I couldn't locate any pictures on the information Highway so I went there and took a few pictures. It gave me a very sick feeling just to be around the darn buildings.
NOW FROM THE SIXTH HOUR [noon], UNTIL THE NINTH HOUR [3 P M], THERE WAS DARKNESS OVER ALL THE LAND. AND ABOUT THE NINTH HOUR JESUS CRIED OUT WITH A LOUD VOICE, SAYING, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" THEN, BEHOLD, THE VEIL OF THE TEMPLE WAS TORN IN TWO FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; AND THE EARTH QUAKED, AND THE ROCKS WERE SPLIT. ( MATTHEW 27:45 & 51 *NKJV )
Charles, the Holy Veil being torn from top to bottom signified God's opening up the Temple [Church] to all people, Gentile as well as Jew. Thus making us all part of the Body of Christ!
You see, the temple veil separated the most holy place called the "Holly of Hollies," where God was to reside, from the people. Only the high priest was allowed to pass behind the veil, and then only on the "Day of Atonement." ( see LEV 16:20 ) Thus, the people of the Old Testament could only approach God through a priest and a blood sacrifice to be forgiven of their sins. A young male lamb was the customary sacrifice offered for this in the Temple at Jerusalem.
Also of Note; Jesus died exactly at 3 PM, which was the exact time of the evening sacrifice at the Temple.
Therefore Christ became our sacrifice, for that is why John the Baptist said: "BEHOLD! THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD." ( JOHN 1:29 ) when he saw Jesus coming. Also the Apostle Paul wrote: FOR INDEED CHRIST, OUR PASSOVER, WAS SACRIFICED FOR US. THEREFORE LET US KEEP THE FEAST. ( 1 CORINTHIANS 5:7 ) Amen.
Have a wonderful weekend Charles, and why not attend the Church of your choice as we celebrate Christ's Resurrection this Sunday!
Also Charles, if you have children, please teach them what Easter is really all about, so they do not grow up thinking it is only about bunny rabbits and colored eggs and candy.
With My Love & Prayers, your servant Allen [ Prayer Requests---Contact Us---Bible Study---*Donations* ] [ Audio---Subscribe---Change of Address---Unsubscribe ] at: http://www.godsminute.org Apostle Paul Ministries, P O Box 55996, Hayward, CA 94545 (c) Copyright 2007 by Apostle Paul Ministries This Daily Message was sent by request to: Charles Leblanc at