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.
This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,
These cross references all relate to the idea of a priest “after the order of Melchizedek”. They show that this is a concept that was foreshadowed in the Old Testament, and that it was established by God through an oath. They also demonstrate that this new priesthood was established because the old Levitical priesthood was inadequate and could not bring about perfection. Finally, they point to the fact that this new priesthood is eternal and unchangeable.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 110:4: The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, a mysterious figure who is mentioned in the Old Testament. In Hebrews 7:15, the author of Hebrews explains that Melchizedek will be replaced by another priest, while in Psalm 110:4, God swears that someone will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. This someone is Jesus, who is the ultimate fulfillment of the priestly order of Melchizedek. |
| Hebrews 7:3: He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever. | Both passages refer to the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, a priest mentioned in the Old Testament. Hebrews 7:15 suggests that a similar figure will arise in the future, and Hebrews 7:3 describes how this figure is similar to the Son of God, having no beginning or end of life, and being a priest forever. This figure is a reference to Jesus, who is a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. |
| Hebrews 7:11: Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? | Both passages refer to Melchizedek, a priest from the Old Testament who is seen as a type of Christ. Hebrews 7:15 speaks of another priest arising in the likeness of Melchizedek, which is a reference to Jesus, who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:11, on the other hand, explains why another priest was necessary and why it had to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron. |
| Hebrews 7:17-21: For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” | Both passages refer to the priesthood of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:15 speaks of a future priest in the likeness of Melchizedek, while Hebrews 7:17-21 explains the superiority of Melchizedek's priesthood to the priesthood of the Mosaic Law. The former commandment was set aside because it was weak and useless, and a better hope was introduced through Melchizedek's priesthood, which was established with an oath from God. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and Your love. We thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. We thank You that He is our forever Priest, and that He was made so by Your oath. We thank You that through Him we have a better hope and can draw near to You. Help us to live lives that honor You and bring glory to Your 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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