A Torn Curtain (Levitucs 19-20 / Matthew 27)

When reading Leviticus 19, I am reminded of the Ten Commandments found in Exodus 20. There are at least seven of the ten commandments in this passage that are strikingly similar to those commandments that God handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai. It is essential that we familiarize ourselves with all ten of the commandments on a regular basis. The Ten Commandments are God's law which Psalms 19:7 says is perfect for "converting" or "reviving" the soul. At the heart of Lev. 19 and 20 is God's holiness (Lev. 19:2; 20:26). It is because of His holiness that we choose to obey His commands

Why is it significant that the curtain of the temple is found torn from top to bottom in Matthew 27:51? For this answer, I think it is important that we turn again to the Book of Hebrews. Hebrews 10:22 compares Jesus's flesh to a curtain. The temple was part of the old covenant and was instrumental to the Israelites way of worshipping God. Since Jesus's curtain (his flesh) was torn (on the cross), however, we find that He is the true way through which we come to worship His Father (John 4:23). We are not under the old covenant, but rather the new. That is why many of the laws found in Leviticus and other Old Testament books no longer apply to us today. Remember 2 Corinthians 3:6 - We are all ministers of the new covenant!