In Ancient Israel there was a small part of the temple, sectioned off by a thick curtain, called the Most Holy Place, this was the place where God 'dwelled', and that the high priest was allowed to enter. Once a year. After ceremonial washing and oil on his head. And he had to bring a sacrifice. If he was the slightest bit unclean he would die instantaneously.
But during Jesus' death the curtain in the temple ripped from top to bottom, showing that there was no longer a barrier or any arduous ceremonies in order to 'get to God', but that God's dwelling place was now with men. That's crazy.
It means that to 'get to God' or to 'talk to Him' all I have to do is just that. Talk. No ceremonial washings or killing small animals, I just talk. And its so easy to just casually meander into the 'Most Holy Place' without realising the massive privilege that it is.
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