How to Study Mark 15:38

In this special Easter edition of The Chara Project podcast, the team studies the verse Mark 15:38 about the temple curtain tearing when Jesus died. Using the CHARA method (Context, History, Author, Research, Apply), they unpack the significance.

Reading the verses around Mark 15:38, they see it's in the middle of the Easter story when Jesus is mocked and crucified. Jesus quotes Psalm 22, helping listeners recognize him as the prophesied Messiah.

Looking back at history, the temple had an outer court for sacrifices and an inner "most holy" place behind a huge curtain where only the high priest could enter to meet with God once a year. Tearing this curtain showed God opening direct access to him through Christ's sacrifice.

The Christ-followers later reading Hebrews are reminded Jesus is the eternal high priest who entered the heavenly holy of holies with his own blood once for all. The torn curtain symbolizes free access to God for all believers to draw near with assurance of faith.

The team uncovers that the curtain tearing signifies God destroying the barrier between mankind and himself, providing direct access through Christ's sacrifice. It places Jesus as the final high priest and shows His sacrifice fully atoned for sins forever. The new covenant means no more need for human priests, temples and rituals.

We learn God wants intimate connection with us, not separation. This free gift is worth celebrating at Easter. We can praise God and give thanks for this access purchased through Jesus' death and resurrection.

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