Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
These cross references all relate to the idea that Jesus' death was necessary in order to overcome the power of death and the devil. They highlight the fact that Jesus was fully human, that his death was a sacrifice for sin, and that it gave us victory over death and the devil. They also emphasize the promise of eternal life that is made possible through Jesus' death. Finally, they remind us that Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant that redeems us from our sins.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 25:8: He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken. | Both passages discuss the power of death and how it is overcome. Hebrews 2:14 talks about how Jesus, by partaking in the same flesh and blood, was able to destroy the power of death and the devil. Isaiah 25:8 talks about how God will swallow up death forever and wipe away the tears of his people. Both passages point to the hope we have in Jesus and the promise of eternal life. |
| Hosea 13:14: I shall ransom them from the power of Sheol; I shall redeem them from Death. O Death, where are your plagues? O Sheol, where is your sting? Compassion is hidden from my eyes. | Both passages discuss the power of death and how it can be overcome. Hebrews 2:14 speaks of Jesus partaking in human flesh and blood in order to defeat the power of death, which is the devil. Hosea 13:14 speaks of God redeeming people from death and Sheol, and how God's compassion will overcome the power of death. |
| John 1:14: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. | Both passages show the importance of Jesus' incarnation, or taking on human flesh. Hebrews 2:14 explains how Jesus' death was able to destroy the devil, who held the power of death. John 1:14 explains how Jesus, who was the Word of God, became flesh and dwelt among us, revealing his glory and grace to us. |
| John 12:31-33: Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. | Both passages are discussing the death of Jesus and its implications. Hebrews 2:14 focuses on the power of Jesus' death to defeat the devil, while John 12:31-33 emphasizes the judgment of the world and how Jesus' death will draw all people to Himself. |
| Romans 8:3: For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, | Both passages discuss how Jesus' death on the cross was necessary to defeat evil. Hebrews 2:14 explains that Jesus had to become human and die in order to destroy the one who has the power of death, which is the devil. Romans 8:3 explains that God sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, so that He could condemn sin in the flesh. Both passages show that Jesus' death on the cross was necessary to defeat evil and restore righteousness. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:50: I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. | Both passages discuss how Jesus' death has a power to defeat the devil. Hebrews 2:14 explains that Jesus partook of flesh and blood in order to die and through that death he destroyed the power of death, which is the devil. 1 Corinthians 15:50 explains that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, which is why Jesus had to die in order to defeat the devil and bring about a kingdom where the perishable does not exist. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:54-57: When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. | Both passages refer to the power of Jesus to overcome death. Hebrews 2:14 explains how Jesus was able to overcome the power of death, which is the devil, through death. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 describes the victory that Jesus has achieved over death, including the power of sin and the law. Through Jesus, death is swallowed up in victory and the sting of death is no longer present. |
| Colossians 2:15: He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. | Both passages refer to the power of Jesus over death and the devil. In Hebrews 2:14, Jesus is described as destroying the devil, who has the power of death, through his death. In Colossians 2:15, Jesus is described as disarming the rulers and authorities and triumphing over them through his death. This highlights the power of Jesus over death and the devil, demonstrating his ultimate authority. |
| 2 Timothy 1:10: and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, | Both passages refer to Jesus' role in defeating death. In Hebrews 2:14, Jesus is described as having the power to destroy the devil, who has the power of death. In 2 Timothy 1:10, Jesus is described as having abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Thus, both passages depict Jesus as having a pivotal role in overcoming death. |
| Hebrews 9:15: Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. | Both passages discuss the role of Jesus in redeeming humanity from sin. Hebrews 2:14 explains how Jesus partook in humanity and died in order to defeat Satan and the power of death. Hebrews 9:15 explains how Jesus' death is the mediator of a new covenant so that those who follow Him can receive the promised eternal inheritance. Through His death, Jesus redeems us from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to save us from our sins and the power of death. We thank You for the gift of eternal life that comes through Jesus. We praise You for Your mercy and grace that You have given to us. We ask that You would give us strength to overcome the temptations of the devil and to stand firm in our faith. We ask that You would give us courage to proclaim the gospel and to spread the truth of Your love to all people. We thank You for the victory that You have given us through Jesus and the hope that we have in Him. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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