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.
By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing
These cross references all relate to the idea of access to the holy places. They emphasize that access is only through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that it is a new and living way opened for us by the blood of Jesus. They also emphasize the importance of a true heart and a clean conscience in order to draw near to the Father in full assurance of faith. Finally, they emphasize that prophecy is only produced by the will of God, not man.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| 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 for salvation and entering the presence of the Father. Hebrews 9:8 indicates that the way into the presence of the Father is not yet opened until the first section is standing. In John 14:6, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father except through Him. |
| Ephesians 2:18: For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. | Both passages discuss the concept of access to the holy places. Hebrews 9:8 explains that the way into the holy places is not yet opened until the first section is still standing. Ephesians 2:18 states that through Jesus, we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. This access to the holy places is made possible through Jesus, who opened the way for us. |
| Hebrews 3:7: Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, | Both passages discuss the Holy Spirit. In Hebrews 9:8, the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not open until the first section is removed. In Hebrews 3:7, the Holy Spirit encourages people to listen to and follow His voice. Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to and following the Holy Spirit's guidance. |
| Hebrews 9:3: Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, | Both passages refer to the tabernacle of Moses, which was divided into two sections. Hebrews 9:3 states that the second section was called the Most Holy Place, which was only accessible through the first section. Hebrews 9:8 explains that the way into the Most Holy Place was not yet opened as long as the first section was still standing. This points to the fact that the two sections of the tabernacle were not accessible at the same time. |
| Hebrews 10:19-22: Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. | Both passages refer to the way into the holy places, which is opened by the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 9:8 indicates that the way is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing. Hebrews 10:19–22 provides the solution to this, as it explains that the way is opened by the blood of Jesus, through his flesh. This allows us to draw near to God with a true heart and full assurance of faith. |
| 2 Peter 1:21: For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. | Both passages emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit in guiding and directing the actions of God's people. Hebrews 9:8 speaks of the Holy Spirit indicating to God's people that the way into the holy places has not yet been opened. On the other hand, 2 Peter 1:21 explains that the Holy Spirit is the source of prophecy, guiding and inspiring men to speak from God. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for providing us with a way to come to You through Your Son Jesus. Thank You for giving us access to You through the Holy Spirit and for opening a new and living way for us to come to You. We are grateful for Your Word and for the prophets who spoke from You through the power of the Holy Spirit. Help us to draw near to You with a true heart in full assurance of faith and with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. We ask this 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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