(διανοίγω) in the breaking of the bread so that they see the risen Christ, who has opened heaven to all believers through his death and resurrection. That revelation of Christ is the climax of the gospel. The opening of the heavens at Jesus’ baptism is the occasion for the Holy Spirit to come upon him, his baptism with the Spirit. Since the temple curtain separated the Holy of Holies from the more earthly worship spaces, the opening of the heavens here parallels the rending of the curtain at the
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