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 it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
These cross references all relate to the idea of Jesus as a high priest who is holy, innocent, and unstained. They emphasize that Jesus is separate from sinners and exalted above the heavens, and that He was without sin, able to sympathize with us, and the propitiation for the sins of the world. They also emphasize the fact that Jesus was sent for our sake, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Overall, these cross references emphasize the fact that Jesus is the perfect, sinless High Priest and that through Him, we can be saved from our sins.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| 2 Corinthians 5:21: For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. | Both passages refer to Jesus' role as our High Priest. Hebrews 7:26 speaks to Jesus' holiness and innocence, and how he is separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:21 speaks to Jesus' selfless sacrifice, as he became sin for us so that we could become the righteousness of God. |
| Hebrews 4:14-15: Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ as the great High Priest. In Hebrews 7:26, Jesus is described as holy, innocent, unstained, and separated from sinners. In Hebrews 4:14-15, Jesus is described as a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens and is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. Jesus is also described as one who has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. |
| Hebrews 8:1: Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, | Both passages refer to the same high priest, Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 7:26, we learn that Jesus is holy, innocent, unstained, and separated from sinners. In Hebrews 8:1, we learn that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God in heaven, exalted above all. Together, these two passages provide a picture of Jesus as a perfect, sinless high priest who is worthy of our worship and praise. |
| 1 Peter 2:22: He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ and the perfection of His character. Hebrews 7:26 describes Him as holy, innocent, unstained, and separated from sinners. 1 Peter 2:22 further affirms this by stating that He committed no sin and had no deceit in His mouth. This emphasizes His sinless nature and the fact that He was perfectly obedient to God, even in the face of suffering. |
| 1 John 2:2: He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. | Both passages discuss the role of Jesus as a mediator between God and humanity. Hebrews 7:26 speaks to Jesus' holiness and innocence, and how He is separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens. 1 John 2:2 speaks to Jesus' purpose as a propitiation for our sins, and how He is not just a mediator for us, but for the sins of the whole world. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our High Priest. We praise You for His holiness, innocence, and perfect separation from sinners. We thank You that He was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. We thank You for His sacrifice of becoming sin for us, so that we can become the righteousness of God. We thank You for His commitment to never sin and for serving as the propitiation for our sins and the sins of the whole world. We thank You for seating Him at the right hand of Your throne in Heaven. We humbly ask that You continue to help us to strive for holiness and righteousness, and to be separated from sin. 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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