Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Gospel of John 8:12 ESV
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Jesus Christ defeated the accuser of the world in a most unexpected way. The Lord died sinless on a Cross, descended into Hell, then rose again to the throne of Heaven to judge the living and the dead.
God had banished an angel from heaven just as the Lord had sent man from Eden. The place of Light now separated from darkness, as it was in the beginning.
Apostles (all beloved brothers of John) suffer cruel deaths. First century saints suffered cruel deaths as Christians for following The Way of the Messiah Jesus. Christ reveals the mysteries of heaven to John. Judgment is yet to come for those who oppose the Lord God! Satan and death are defeated and Christ will reign once more.
The Apocalypse of John
Literally, the unveiling.
But most believers prefer the comfort of John’s Gospel or assurance to the saints in his three letters.
Are Christians also scared of the dark?
Or is it that we just can’t bear to consider the wrath of God’s judgment and punishment of sin?
* Excerpts of Scriptures from chapters noted, some linked to chapter or terms for further study.
Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD!
Amos 5:15 CSB
What will the day of the LORD be for you?
It will be darkness and not light.
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How does a veil torn in the Temple on Good Friday connect all Jews to Christians of the 21st century Church?
Before we turn to the actual script of this pivotal event in history, allow me to place you into a fictional Good Friday scene as one witness to what is about to take place with the veil of the Temple.
I trust that you understand the imagery and symbolic significance of this scene set within the Temple.
First century Jerusalem during the week of Passover festival.
In fact, on this most fateful day prior to the Sabbath of the sacred Passover feast, crowds larger than usual have already witnessed unprecedented scenes convicting Jesus of Nazareth of sedition against Caesar and blasphemy against G-d.
The politics of Jerusalem and Rome have impacted you your entire life.
Inside the Temple after Jesus’ trials and predetermined death sentence on a cross.
Picture a fictional scene near the HOLY OF HOLIES in first century Jerusalem. The veil of the Temple is always closed.
Just you (or so it seems).
Other Levite priests may also be near in other parts of the Temple, also performing their regular duties away from the massive crowds.
Imagine that you witness this Good Friday event as a Levite in first century Jerusalem (under Annas, Caiaphas and the seventy of the Sanhedrin, and also under King Herod Antipas Tetrarch, Judean Governor Pilate and of course Tiberias Caesar).
The lights dim..
The curtain opens (so to speak) .. as the scene before us unfolds…
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