Vail, the Sacred

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Designed to conceal the ark, mercy seat, and the symbol of the divine presence Hung between the holy and most holy place Illustrative: (Rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints. Illustrative: Of the flesh of Christ which concealed his divinity. Illustrative: Of the obscurity of the Mosaic age. Made by Bezaleel for the tabernacle Made by Solomon for the temple

Moses commanded to make Suspended from four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold The high priest: Allowed to enter but once a year. The high priest: Alone allowed to enter within. The high priest: Could not enter without blood. Was rent at the death of our Lord