In ancient Jewish tradition, the temple had a curtain separating the Holy of Holies, where God's presence was believed to dwell, from the rest of the temple. Only the high priest could enter this sacred space, and only once a year. This curtain symbolized the separation between God and humanity due to sin. However, through Jesus' death and resurrection, this barrier was removed. His body, broken for humanity, became the new and living way to approach God. This means that believers no longer need an intermediary priest to access God's presence. Instead, they can come directly to God with confidence and assurance. The term 'living way' suggests an ongoing, dynamic relationship with God, characterized by life, growth, and transformation. It underscores the idea that through Jesus, believers are invited into a vibrant, personal relationship with God, marked by grace and love. This access to God is not static but continually renewed and alive, reflecting the eternal life promised through Christ.
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,
Hebrews 10:20
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