#77 What Protestants Get Wrong about the Temple Veil - Joe Heschmeyer
May 16, 2024
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Joe Heschmeyer discusses Protestant misconceptions about Temple Veil tear, intercessory prayer, and Catholic priesthood. Explores the tearing of the veil post-Jesus' sacrifice, contrasting Protestant and Catholic perspectives on priesthood and intercessory prayer. Emphasizes believers' role in interceding for others, debunking the idea of exclusive access to God through Jesus' sacrifice.
The tearing of the Temple Veil does not eliminate the need for intermediaries like saints and angels in Catholic prayers.
Intercessory prayer through priests and saints is a valuable aspect of Catholic prayer despite the tearing of the Temple Veil.
The Eucharistic sacrifice aligns with the tearing of the Temple Veil, emphasizing the continuity of the priesthood in offering true sacrifices.
Deep dives
Understanding the Temple Veil
The tearing of the Temple Veil in the Old Testament and its significance for Catholics praying to Mary, saints, and angels is explored. Contrary to the assumption that the torn veil abolishes the need for intermediaries, the veil's symbolic meaning is discussed. While Protestants question why Catholics pray to intermediaries, the podcast highlights a nuanced interpretation of the torn veil's implications for intercession.
Intercession and the Torn Veil
The podcast delves into the misconceptions about intercession post the tearing of the Temple Veil. Protestants' claims about Catholics praying through priests and saints are debunked. Using biblical references, the podcast emphasizes that Catholics can pray directly to God and that intercession is a valuable aspect of prayer. The mistaken assumptions regarding the torn veil's impact on intercessory prayer are clarified.
Eucharistic Sacrifice and its Relation to the Temple Veil
The concept of the Eucharistic sacrifice and its connection to the torn Temple Veil are discussed in the podcast. By examining Hebrews 10 and biblical references to sacrifice, it is highlighted that the Eucharist is a true sacrifice that aligns with the tearing of the veil. The role of the clergy in offering the Eucharistic sacrifice is explained, emphasizing the continuity of the priesthood post the torn Temple Veil.
New Covenant Worship and Access to God
The podcast addresses the transformation of worship post the tearing of the Temple Veil and the offering of the Eucharistic sacrifice. It reveals the richer access to God through the Eucharist and the priestly ministry. The understanding of the torn Temple Veil is linked to the deeper communion with God facilitated by the Eucharist. This highlights the enhanced worship and communion with God in the new covenant.
Priesthood in the New Covenant
The podcast explores the priesthood's continuation post the tearing of the Temple Veil. It clarifies the role of the clergy in offering the Eucharistic sacrifice and emphasizes the apostolic succession in priesthood. Contrary to some misconceptions, the torn Temple Veil does not eliminate the need for a sacrificial ministry or intercessory prayer through the clergy, maintaining the priesthood's significance in the new covenant.
Protestants sometimes object that we shouldn't (or at least don't need to) ask the Saints and angels for their prayers, since we can go directly to God.…
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