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.
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 7:25 by emphasizing Jesus' role as our mediator and savior. They highlight the fact that Jesus is the only way to God and that He is interceding for us and providing us with the means of salvation. These passages also remind us that Jesus is the propitiation for our sins, and that He is able to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless before God. Ultimately, these cross references point to Jesus as the one who is able to save us to the uttermost.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| John 14:6: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus in the salvation of believers. Hebrews 7:25 states that Jesus is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, while John 14:6 declares that Jesus is the only way to the Father. This indicates that believers must come to God through Jesus in order to be saved. |
| Romans 8:34: Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. | Both passages discuss Jesus' role in interceding for us. Hebrews 7:25 explains that because Jesus always lives to make intercession for us, he is able to save us to the uttermost. Romans 8:34 further suggests that Christ Jesus is interceding for us and that no one is able to condemn us because of his intercession. |
| 1 Timothy 2:5: For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity. Hebrews 7:25 highlights the power of Jesus to save those who draw near to God through him, as he is always interceding for them. 1 Timothy 2:5 emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as the one God-given mediator between God and people. |
| 1 John 2:1-2: My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. | Both passages refer to Jesus and his role in our salvation. Hebrews 7:25 describes how Jesus is able to save us to the uttermost by interceding for us. 1 John 2:1-2 explains how Jesus is our advocate with the Father and the propitiation for our sins, not just for us, but for the sins of the whole world. |
| Jude 1:24: Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, | Both passages emphasize the power of Jesus to save and protect his followers. Hebrews 7:25 speaks of how Jesus is able to save those who draw near to God through him, since he is always interceding for them. Jude 24 speaks of how Jesus is able to keep his followers from stumbling, and will present them blameless before God with great joy. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be the way, the truth, and the life. Thank You for Your mercy and grace, that through Him we can draw near to You. Thank You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit, who intercedes for us and helps us to stay on the path of righteousness. Lord, thank You for Your love and protection, that You will keep us from stumbling and present us blameless before You. We praise You and give You all the glory. 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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