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 the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
The cross references for Hebrews 7:19 all relate to the idea of a better hope being introduced that allows us to draw near to God. They emphasize that the law was not able to make us perfect, but that through Jesus, we can have a direct relationship with God. The cross references also point to the fact that Jesus' sacrifice was the only way to perfect our conscience, and that through Him, we have a hope that is unchangeable and strong.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Acts 13:39: and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus over the law of Moses. Hebrews 7:19 explains that the law of Moses made nothing perfect, but instead a better hope is introduced through which we can draw near to God. Acts 13:39 further reinforces this point, as it states that by faith in Jesus, everyone who believes is freed from everything that could not be freed by the law of Moses. |
| 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 the relationship between the law and the hope of drawing near to God. Hebrews 7:19 explains that the law was not able to make anything perfect, but a better hope was introduced that allowed us to draw near to God. Romans 8:3 further explains that the law, weakened by the flesh, was not able to do what needed to be done. Instead, God sent His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, so that He could condemn sin in the flesh and allow us to draw near to Him. |
| Hebrews 4:16: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. | Both passages refer to drawing near to God. Hebrews 7:19 states that a better hope is introduced, through which we are able to draw near to God. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in times of need. |
| Hebrews 6:18: so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. | Both passages discuss the hope that is available to believers through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:19 explains that the law of Moses was unable to make anyone perfect, but that a better hope is introduced through which we can draw near to God. Hebrews 6:18 speaks to the unchangeable nature of God's promises, which provide strong encouragement to those who have fled for refuge to hold fast to the hope set before us. |
| Hebrews 9:9: (which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, | Both passages point to the limitations of the law and the introduction of a better hope. Hebrews 7:19 speaks of a better hope that is introduced, allowing us to draw near to God. Hebrews 9:9 emphasizes that gifts and sacrifices cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, as they are symbolic for the present age. |
| Hebrews 10:1: For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. | Both passages discuss the imperfection of the law and the introduction of a better hope through which one can draw near to God. Hebrews 7:19 suggests that the law is unable to make one perfect, but a better hope has been introduced to help us draw near to God. Hebrews 10:1 further explains this concept by stating that the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, so the continual sacrifices that are offered every year cannot make perfect those who draw near. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the hope You have given us. We thank You for sending Your Son to free us from the bondage of sin and the law. We thank You for Your grace and mercy that You offer us, and for the hope that You have set before us. Help us to draw near to You with confidence, and to hold fast to this hope. We pray that You would perfect us and give us strength to live according to Your will. 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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