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We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,
The cross references for Hebrews 6:19 all relate to the idea of hope, assurance, and security. The references from Leviticus and Hebrews 9 emphasize the importance of the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, which serve as a secure and protected place for the soul. The references from Psalms and Romans emphasize the assurance that comes from believing in God, who is the anchor of our souls and the one who offers us hope. The reference from Matthew speaks of the tearing of the curtain in the temple, which symbolizes the access that all believers now have to the Most Holy Place, allowing us to enter into a deeper relationship with God. All of these references point to the assurance and hope that comes from having faith in God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Leviticus 16:2: and the Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron your brother not to come at any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before the mercy seat that is on the ark, so that he may not die. For I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat. | Both passages refer to the veil in the tabernacle, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Hebrews 6:19 explains that this veil serves as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, providing a hope that enters the inner place behind the curtain. Leviticus 16:2 explains that Aaron was not allowed to enter the Holy Place inside the veil, as only the Lord could appear in the cloud over the mercy seat. |
| Leviticus 16:15: “Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood inside the veil and do with its blood as he did with the blood of the bull, sprinkling it over the mercy seat and in front of the mercy seat. | Both passages refer to the presence of God in the Most Holy Place of the Tabernacle. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of the hope of the Christian, which is anchored in the presence of God, while Leviticus 16:15 speaks of the blood of the sin offering being sprinkled before the mercy seat, a sign of God's presence. This is a reminder of the need for atonement and forgiveness of sins, which is made possible through faith in Jesus Christ. |
| Psalm 43:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. | Both passages illustrate the hope that is found in God. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of hope as an anchor of the soul, which enters into the inner place behind the curtain. Psalm 43:5 speaks of the turmoil of the soul, and encourages the reader to hope in God and praise him, as he is the source of salvation. |
| Matthew 27:51: And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. | Both passages reference the curtain of the temple, which was torn in two in Matthew 27:51. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of the hope that is found behind the curtain, referring to the inner place of the temple where God dwelled. The tearing of the curtain in Matthew 27:51 symbolizes the access that all people now have to the presence of God, since the barrier between us and God has been broken. |
| Romans 5:5-10: and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. | Both passages speak to the assurance of salvation that believers receive through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of the hope of salvation as an anchor of the soul, which is a metaphor for the security and stability of salvation. Romans 5:5-10 further explains the assurance of salvation by detailing the great love of God that was demonstrated through the death of Jesus on the cross. Despite our sin, Jesus died for us and has justified us through his blood, providing us with the assurance of salvation and protection from the wrath of God. |
| Romans 8:28-39: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? | Both passages emphasize the security and hope that is found in God's love. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. Romans 8:28-39 speaks of how for those who love God, all things work together for good and that God will graciously give us all things because he did not spare his own Son. These two passages together demonstrate the unshakeable assurance and hope that is found in God's love. |
| Hebrews 9:3: Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, | Both passages refer to the Most Holy Place in the Jewish temple. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of a hope that penetrates the inner place behind the curtain, which is a reference to the Most Holy Place. Hebrews 9:3 explicitly states that the Most Holy Place was located behind the second curtain. This second curtain was the barrier between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, where the presence of God resided. |
| Hebrews 9:7: but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. | Both passages discuss the high priest's role in entering the presence of God. Hebrews 6:19 speaks of a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, which is a metaphor for entering the presence of God. Hebrews 9:7 describes the high priest entering the second room of the tabernacle, which is a symbol of entering the presence of God. The high priest enters this room only once a year, and brings a blood offering for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your steadfast love and mercy. You have provided us with an anchor of hope through Your Son, Jesus Christ, who was the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Help us to cling to this hope and to trust in You, even when we feel overwhelmed and in turmoil. May we remember that You are always with us and that You will never leave us or forsake us. We praise You for Your perfect plan of redemption and for the hope that we have in You. In Jesus' name, 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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