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.
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,
These cross references all relate to the idea of Christ's position as High Priest, seated at the right hand of God. They emphasize the fact that He is holy and innocent, and that He has made the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of mankind. They also point to the fact that Christ has been exalted above the heavens, and is worthy of our worship and praise. Finally, they remind us that Christ's position is one of victory, and that He has been given a place of honor beside God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Colossians 3:1: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ being seated at the right hand of God. Hebrews 8:1 emphasizes Jesus' status as a high priest, while Colossians 3:1 encourages believers to seek the things that are above, where Jesus is seated. This invites believers to recognize Jesus' authority and power as high priest and to live according to his teachings. |
| Hebrews 1:3: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ, the high priest of the Christian faith. Hebrews 8:1 describes Jesus as seated at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven, a reference to his exaltation and authority. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of Jesus as the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and as one who made purification for sins and then sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. This speaks to his divine nature and his role as the mediator between God and man. |
| Hebrews 2:17: Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. | Both passages refer to the same figure, Jesus Christ, as a high priest. Hebrews 8:1 speaks of Jesus' current position, seated at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. Hebrews 2:17 speaks of Jesus' earthly ministry, in which He became a faithful high priest by making propitiation for the sins of the people. This is a reference to His sacrificial death on the cross. |
| Hebrews 7:26-28: For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. | Both passages refer to the same figure, a high priest. In Hebrews 8:1, the author emphasizes the high priest's exalted position at the right hand of God's throne in heaven. In Hebrews 7:26-28, the author explains why this high priest is so special, noting his holiness, innocence, and lack of need to offer sacrifices. This high priest is Jesus, who offered himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for the sins of the world. |
| Revelation 3:21: The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. | Both passages reference the same concept--the idea of a high priest seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 8:1 speaks of Jesus as the high priest who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven. Revelation 3:21 speaks of the promise that those who conquer will be granted to sit with Jesus on his throne, just as Jesus conquered and sat down with his Father on his throne. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to be our High Priest and to make the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Help us to seek the things of heaven and to remember that Jesus is seated at Your right hand, interceding for us. We ask that You would grant us the strength to be holy and innocent, separated from sinners and to be faithful in our service to You. May we be conquerors in You, and may we be granted to sit with You on Your throne. 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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