Grace to You: Radio Podcast God Visits Calvary
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Apr 1, 2026 
John MacArthur, longtime Bible teacher and pastor known for verse-by-verse expository preaching, explores Calvary’s startling signs. He unpacks darkness and divine judgment, the torn temple veil and open access to God, the earthquake and graves, the centurion’s confession, conversions at the cross, and the faithful women who witnessed it all.
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God's Presence at Calvary Was Divine Judgment
- God was present at Calvary as the executing judge, not as an absent observer.
- John MacArthur explains noon–3pm darkness as God unleashing divine judgment and wrath on Christ to accomplish atonement.
Veil Torn Marks Covenant Fulfillment
- The torn temple veil signified the end of the Old Covenant and open access to God through Christ.
- MacArthur ties the veil ripping at Jesus' death to the abolition of the temple system and priesthood.
Earthquake and Graves Point To Resurrection
- Earthquake and opened graves signaled God's judgment and prefigured resurrection power.
- MacArthur links Sinai quaking imagery to the earthquake at Calvary and reports saints raised after Christ's resurrection.
