This week, Rev. Julie Lewis looks at the time following the total darkness during Jesus' crucifixion and the moment when Jesus breathed his last breath.  At this moment, the temple veil was torn from top to bottom.  No human could have done this.  A natural disaster wouldn't have done this either.  The veil was a physical separation between the holiness of God and the sinfulness of humankind.  Once Jesus died, the veil was no longer needed.  We had access to God through his atonement for our sins.  Yet, we still try to put up our own barriers to meeting with God.  God has cleared the way and we can tear down all the barriers and meet Jesus.

For more information about services, special events, and other ministries at Asbury UMC please find our Facebook page or website at www.asburysmyrnaumc.org.