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So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”;
The cross references for Hebrews 5:5 relate to the idea of Christ's appointment as high priest. They emphasize God's role in appointing his Son as the high priest, and the fact that Christ did not exalt himself to this position. They also emphasize the glory of God and how Christ seeks the glory of his Father. Finally, they emphasize the fulfillment of God's promise to send his Son, and how his Son was sent in the likeness of sinful flesh to condemn sin.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 2:7: I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. | Both passages refer to the same event: God's declaration that Jesus is his Son. Hebrews 5:5 explains that Jesus did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by God. Psalm 2:7 is a direct quote from God, in which he proclaims that Jesus is his Son. This is an important event in Christianity, as it confirms Jesus's divine status and his role as the Messiah. |
| John 7:18: The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. | Both passages emphasize the importance of God's authority in the life of Christ. Hebrews 5:5 references God's declaration of Jesus' identity as his son, emphasizing that Jesus was appointed to the role of high priest by God, not by himself. John 7:18 emphasizes that Jesus did not seek his own glory, but rather the glory of God who sent him. This passage shows us that Jesus was obedient to God's will and was committed to glorifying him. |
| John 8:54: Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ | Both passages discuss Jesus' relationship with the Father. Hebrews 5:5 speaks of how Jesus was appointed by God and acknowledged as His Son. John 8:54 shows Jesus' humility in not glorifying himself, but instead allowing the Father to glorify him as the God of the people. Jesus was obedient to the Father and accepted His appointment as the Son of God. |
| Acts 13:33: this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, “‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you.’ | Both passages refer to the same event: God's appointment of Jesus as the Messiah. Hebrews 5:5 states that Jesus was appointed by God to be the high priest, as indicated by the quote from Psalm 2:7. In Acts 13:33, it is written that God fulfilled his promise of a Messiah by raising Jesus, again citing the same quote from Psalm 2:7. These two passages demonstrate that Jesus was divinely appointed to be the Messiah, and that God fulfilled his promise to send a Savior. |
| 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 refer to Jesus' role as a mediator between humanity and God. Hebrews 5:5 explains that Jesus was appointed by God to be a high priest and that God called him His Son. Romans 8:3 explains that God sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to condemn sin in the flesh. This is an example of God's grace in providing a way for humans to be reconciled with Him. |
| Hebrews 1:5: For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”? | Both passages refer to Jesus being appointed as the high priest by God. Hebrews 5:5 shows that God appointed Jesus to be the high priest, citing the words from Psalm 2:7 which reads, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you.” Hebrews 1:5 further emphasizes the special relationship between God and Jesus, citing another passage from 2 Samuel 7:14 which reads, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son.” |
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to be our High Priest. We praise You for exalting Him to this position and for declaring Him to be Your beloved Son. Thank You for the example of humility He set for us in not seeking His own glory, but instead seeking the glory of You who sent Him. We thank You for the gift of salvation You have given us through Jesus and for Your love and mercy that was displayed in condemning sin in the flesh. We are thankful for Your promise to be a Father to us and for the assurance of Your presence in our lives. We pray that You would help us to follow the example of Christ in humility and obedience. 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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