Tolu Ogunrinde - April 4th, 2026 - From Top to Bottom (Easter Sunday)Matthew 27 v 50-51Exo 26 v 30-33Holy Place Vs Most Holy Place – (Exo 30 v 1-10; 29 v 1-9; 27 v 20-21; Lev. 16) \Tabernacle A portable tent-like sanctuaryInstructions/Pattern given to Moses (Exo 25:9)Built during Israel’s wilderness journeyShowed that God was travelling with His peopleCould be assembled and dismantled as the people moved (Num 4)TempleA permanent development of the Tabernacle patternBuilt after Israel settled in the landConstructed under King Solomon in JerusalemA fixed structure; not meant to be movedThe curtain symbolized the separation between a Holy God (Lev 19:1-2) and Sinful man (Rom 3:23; 5:19) Restricted Access – Only the High Priest could pass beyond that curtain, and only once a year on the day of atonement (Lev 16 v 29-30). In Lev. 16 v 1-2 – God told Moses to warn his brother. In Num 18v7 – God told Aaron that any unauthorized person that comes near will dieWhen all is considered, it reveals a relationship shaped by fear and distance from God. Man stood outside, looking in, aware of God’s presence, yet unable to draw near.And what does this remind us?Access to God required mediationForgiveness required sacrifice Worship involved reverence and order Rom 5 v 6:2 Cor. 5v21:Phil. 2 v 5-8:John 1 v 29 : Heb 9 v 11-12 : Direct access to God – Hebrews 10Rom 5 v 10-11:Hebrews 4 v 14-16:Romans 3 v21-30HighlightsThere is no longer a need for an earthly mediator or human intermediary. We now relate directly to God through our great High Priest - Jesus Christ, our Saviour.There is no longer a need for repeated sacrifices. The blood of Jesus is sufficient- once and for all time. There is no longer a need for a physical temple. Access to God is now spiritual and personal. Salvation is a gift available to all. No one can earn it; it is given by grace. When it comes to salvation and the forgiveness of sins, God no longer requires human effort or offerings. What He wants now is our unwavering believe in the finished work of His only Son - Jesus Christ.Everything that was once required by law has now been fulfilled through the death of his only Son. PrayerLord, help me to understand and appreciate all You have done for me.