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.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
These cross references all emphasize the fact that Jesus was tempted in every way as we are, yet he did not sin. They emphasize his perfect obedience to God, his willingness to take on human form and suffer the consequences of our sins, and his ability to sympathize with our weaknesses and provide us with help when we are tempted. Ultimately, they emphasize the fact that Jesus is the perfect High Priest, who can sympathize with us and provide us with salvation.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 53:4-5: Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. | Both passages point to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for our sins. Hebrews 4:15 explains that Jesus was able to sympathize with our weaknesses because He experienced temptation like we do, yet was without sin. Isaiah 53:4–5 describes how Jesus was pierced and crushed for our transgressions, and that through His death, we are healed and have peace. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:21: For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. | Both passages speak to the nature of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his understanding of human suffering and his perfect holiness. Hebrews 4:15 asserts that Jesus is able to empathize with our struggles, because he himself experienced temptation without sinning. 2 Corinthians 5:21 further emphasizes Jesus' holiness, as he was made to be sinless so that we could be made righteous in him. |
| Philippians 2:7-8: but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. | Both passages discuss Jesus' willingness to take on human form and suffer in order to save us. Hebrews 4:15 emphasizes Jesus' ability to sympathize with our weaknesses, as he was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin. Philippians 2:7-8 goes further to explain how Jesus humbled himself by taking on the form of a servant and dying on the cross for us. |
| Hebrews 2:17-18: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. | Both passages discuss Jesus' role as a high priest and his ability to sympathize with our weaknesses. Hebrews 4:15 speaks to Jesus' role as a high priest who has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 2:17-18 further explains that Jesus had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest who can help those who are being tempted by having suffered temptation himself. |
| 1 Peter 2:22: He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. | Both passages emphasize the sinlessness of Jesus. Hebrews 4:15 emphasizes that Jesus was tempted as we are, yet without sin. This highlights the fact that Jesus was able to sympathize with our weaknesses because he experienced them himself. 1 Peter 2:22 further emphasizes Jesus' sinlessness, noting that no deceit was found in his mouth. This underscores the fact that Jesus was completely pure and blameless. |
| 1 John 3:5: You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. | Both passages emphasize the sinlessness of Jesus. Hebrews 4:15 emphasizes that Jesus was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. This implies that Jesus was able to resist temptation and remain sinless. 1 John 3:5 states that Jesus appeared to take away sins, and there is no sin in him. This further reinforces the idea that Jesus was sinless, and therefore able to take away the sins of others. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Jesus to take away our sins and be our High Priest. We are humbled by His willingness to take the form of a servant and become obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. We are in awe of His perfect example of living without sin and His ability to sympathize with our weaknesses. We thank You for the peace and healing that comes with His wounds. We ask that You continue to help us when we are tempted, and grant us the strength to live a life of righteousness. 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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