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(which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,
The cross references for Hebrews 9:9 all relate to the idea of imperfection and the inability of gifts and sacrifices to perfect the conscience of the worshiper. They emphasize that the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, and that the continual offering of sacrifices cannot take away sins. They also point to the need for a better way to achieve a good conscience, which is through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These passages also emphasize the importance of faith in God's ability to raise us from the dead, figuratively speaking.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Hebrews 5:1: For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. | Both passages discuss the role of the high priest in offering gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews 5:1 explains that a high priest is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews 9:9 further explains that these gifts and sacrifices are symbolic for the present age, but are not enough to perfect the conscience of the worshiper. |
| Hebrews 9:24: For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. | Both passages discuss the relationship between Christ and the worship of God. Hebrews 9:9 explains that gifts and sacrifices are offered in the present age, but they are not able to perfect the conscience of the worshiper. Hebrews 9:24 further explains that Christ has entered into heaven itself, appearing before God on our behalf, rather than entering into holy places made with hands. These two passages demonstrate how Christ's sacrifice is superior to any offering made by humans. |
| Hebrews 10:1-4: For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. | Both passages discuss the limitations of the Old Testament sacrificial system. Hebrews 9:9 explains that the gifts and sacrifices offered under the Old Testament law cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper. Hebrews 10:1-4 further elaborates on this point, explaining that the sacrifices offered continually every year cannot make perfect those who draw near and that the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins. |
| Hebrews 10:11: And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. | Both passages discuss the ineffectiveness of sacrifices and offerings. Hebrews 9:9 states that these offerings cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, which is symbolic for the present age. Hebrews 10:11 further emphasizes the ineffectiveness of the offerings by stating that they can never take away sins. |
| Hebrews 11:19: He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. | Both passages refer to the idea of resurrection. Hebrews 9:9 speaks of sacrifices that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, but Hebrews 11:19 speaks of the hope of resurrection, which Abraham had faith in even though he did not receive it in his lifetime. Abraham believed that God was able to raise him from the dead, which is a metaphor for the hope of eternal life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| 1 Peter 3:21: Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, | Both passages discuss the importance of baptism in the life of a believer. Hebrews 9:9 explains that gifts and sacrifices cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, but 1 Peter 3:21 states that baptism now saves the believer, not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a powerful reminder that baptism is an important part of a believer's faith journey and is a symbol of the believer's commitment to Christ. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to take away our sins and provide us with a new way to approach You. Help us to understand the symbolism of the gifts and sacrifices that are offered to You, and to remember that they can never perfect our conscience. We thank You for the reminder of our sins that is offered through these sacrifices, and for the hope that we have in Your Son, who was raised from the dead and now stands in the presence of God on our behalf. Help us to draw near to You and to trust in the power of baptism to save us, not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to You for a good conscience. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, 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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