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 if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second.
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 8:7 by emphasizing the importance of a new covenant to replace the old one. The references point out that the old law was not perfect and could not give life, so a new covenant was necessary. They also emphasize the superiority of the new covenant over the old, as it was based on better promises. Finally, they point to the need for a new priest to replace the old one, which was a sign of the new covenant. All of these cross references emphasize the idea that a new covenant was necessary to replace the old, which is the main point of Hebrews 8:7.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Galatians 3:21: Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. | Both passages discuss the relationship between the law of God and the promises of God. Hebrews 8:7 highlights the fact that the first covenant was not faultless, which necessitated the need for a second covenant. Galatians 3:21 emphasizes that the law does not contradict the promises of God, as if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would be found through the law. |
| Hebrews 7:11: Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? | Both passages discuss the need for a second covenant to replace the first covenant. Hebrews 8:7 explains that the first covenant was not faultless, so it required a second covenant. Hebrews 7:11 elaborates on this by explaining that if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood, there would have been no need for a second priest to arise in the order of Melchizedek. |
| Hebrews 7:18: For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness | Both passages in Hebrews discuss the need for a new covenant. Hebrews 8:7 explains that the old covenant was not faultless, and so a second covenant was necessary. Hebrews 7:18 elaborates on this, noting that the old covenant was weak and useless, and so it was set aside in favor of the new covenant. |
| Hebrews 8:6: But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. | Both passages refer to the covenant that Jesus mediates. Hebrews 8:6 explains that this covenant is better than the old covenant because it is enacted on better promises. Hebrews 8:7 then goes on to explain that if the old covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second. |
Gracious Father,
We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for the new covenant He has brought us through His death and resurrection. We thank You for the promise of eternal life and for the assurance of Your love and forgiveness.
We thank You for Your law and for the guidance it provides. Help us to understand how it points us to the perfect love and grace of Jesus, and how it reveals our need for a Savior.
We thank You for the new covenant that Jesus has brought us, and for the better promises it offers. Help us to live in the freedom and joy of this new covenant, and to faithfully follow Jesus.
We pray that You would help us to live in a way that honors You and brings glory to Your 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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