All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 78 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Summary
The speaker analyzes the significance of the tearing of the temple veil at Christ's crucifixion, explaining that it symbolized the removal of the barrier between humanity and God's presence. This event, along with Christ's declaration,
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What did the tearing of the veil signify?When Jesus died and cried out that it is finished, the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom, opening the way into God's presence.
The Tabernacle as a picture of manJust as the Tabernacle had an outer court, a holy place, and a most holy place separated by a thick veil, man is made of body, soul, and spirit, with self-will blocking the spirit from God's dwelling.Hebrews 9:8
Entering through the veil of Christ's fleshBelievers have confidence to enter the most holy place by a New and Living Way inaugurated through the veil, which is Jesus's flesh and His denial of His own will.Hebrews 10:19
Jesus's autobiography of self-denialJesus's entire life was defined by coming not to do His own will, but the will of the Father, putting His self-will to death throughout His thirty-three and a half years.John 6:38
Living in God's presence through the New and Living WayBelievers have the choice to walk the way of the cross by denying self-will, allowing God to break down our self-will so He can dwell in our spirit.
The wise man and the foolish manJesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount that only those who hear His words and actually do them are building their house on the rock of obedience to Christ.
Avoiding the traps of mere intellect or emotionChristendom often splits into groups focused purely on academic Bible study or emotional excitement, missing the crucial call to deny self and take up the cross.
Proving our love for Christ through obedienceJesus stated that love for Him is proven not by emotional excitement or sacrifices, but by keeping His commandments and loving our brothers.John 14:15
Joseph of Arimathea claims the body of JesusA secret disciple and wealthy council member named Joseph boldly asked Pilate for the body of Jesus and laid it in his own new rock-hewn tomb.Matthew 27:57
The Pharisees secure the tombChief priests and Pharisees asked Pilate for a military guard and placed a seal on the stone to prevent the disciples from stealing the body and claiming a resurrection.
God's sovereign proof of the resurrectionGod allowed the Roman guard and seal to ensure historical proof that the resurrection was a supernatural event rather than a trick by the disciples.
