Matthew 27-28 Torn Curtain and the Dead Live

October 15th, Matthew 27-28

       The narrative today centers on the crucifixion. Like yesterday it is a very active story line with a lot of characters. Judas returning his money and the refusal to put it back in the treasury. Soldiers mocking, spitting, beating, Pilate, his wife... Makes you wonder what they all felt like the next day.
       The small side story that always catches my attention is the veil of the Temple being torn in two. According to the writings of Josephus the veil was four inches thick(the word veil leaves a misunderstanding for us). It was said to be so thick that horses wold be unable to tear it apart. Interesting how God takes care of the small things. Access to God...Granted!!
       The next verse is one of those I've read, but it caught me by surprise this morning as new..."Tombs were opened, and many bodies of saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many." I hope I don't ever have to re-die!
       It goes back to the passage from the other day however about knowing the power of God. It seems like I witness a powerless version of faith all too often. You and I have been granted access to God, a backstage pass to your favorite artist... X infinity! The person to whom you have access is the almighty of the universe. One who makes dead people come alive. One who makes spiritually dead people come to life..."Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations."