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.
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.’”
These cross references all emphasize the unchangeable character of God's promise. They show that God's covenant with his people is firm and unbreakable, and that his promises are reliable. They also emphasize the importance of the priesthood of Melchizedek, which was established with an oath and is everlasting. Finally, they provide assurance that God's promises are trustworthy and that those who have fled for refuge can have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before them.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have regret.” | Both passages discuss the immutability of God's promises. Hebrews 7:21 references the promise that God made to Melchizedek that He would be a priest forever. 1 Samuel 15:29 refers to God's promise that He will not lie or regret His decision, as He is not a man and therefore not capable of regret. Both passages remind us that God is faithful to His promises and will never change His mind. |
| 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 the same divine decree that Jesus is a priest forever. Hebrews 7:21 is a direct quotation of Psalm 110:4, which is a prophetic declaration of God appointing Jesus as a priest forever. The Psalm emphasizes that God's decision to make Jesus a priest is unchangeable, as He has sworn and will not change His mind. |
| Hebrews 6:16-18: For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, 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 emphasize the unchanging character of God's promises. In Hebrews 7:21, the Lord swears an oath that the priest will remain a priest forever. Hebrews 6:16-18 explains that God backs up His promises with an oath to demonstrate the unchangeable character of His purpose. This provides strong encouragement for those who have fled for refuge to hold fast to the hope set before them. |
| Hebrews 7:17: For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” | Both passages refer to Jesus as a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:17 is a direct quote from Psalm 110:4, which is a prophecy about the coming Messiah. Hebrews 7:21 further reinforces this prophecy by noting that God has sworn and will not change His mind about Jesus being a priest forever. This oath is a promise from God that Jesus will be a priest forever, just as He was ordained to be. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the assurance of your unchangeable character and your faithfulness to keep your promises. We thank you for the hope that is set before us that is established by your oath, and for the example of Jesus, our high priest, who is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Help us to remember that your promises are true and that you will never regret or lie. Help us to trust in you and to cling to the hope that you have given us.
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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