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.
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation)
These cross references all relate to the idea of a greater and more perfect tent (or temple) that is not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. The references to the destruction of a temple made with hands and to Christ entering into a heavenly place not made with hands all point to the idea that the temple mentioned in Hebrews 9:11 is not of this world and is greater and more perfect than anything made by man. The references to sacrifices and the law also suggest that this temple is associated with spiritual realities that are greater than anything that can be obtained by physical means.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Mark 14:58: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” | Both passages discuss the idea of a temple not made with hands. In Hebrews 9:11, the author is referring to a greater, more perfect tent - a spiritual temple - that Christ has come to serve as high priest of. In Mark 14:58, Jesus is referring to the physical temple in Jerusalem, and how he will destroy it and build a spiritual temple in its place. Thus, both passages refer to the idea of a temple not made with hands, though the context of each passage is different. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:1: For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. | Both passages refer to the idea of a dwelling not made with hands. Hebrews 9:11 speaks of a greater and more perfect tent that is not of this creation, while 2 Corinthians 5:1 speaks of a building from God that is eternal in the heavens. The idea of a dwelling not made with hands is a metaphor for the spiritual home that Christians have in heaven, which is made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. |
| Hebrews 8:1-2: 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, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. | Both passages discuss the role of Jesus Christ as High Priest. In Hebrews 9:11, Jesus is described as a High Priest of the good things that have come, who resides in a greater and more perfect tent that is not made with hands. In Hebrews 8:1-2, Jesus is described as a High Priest who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and is a minister in the true tent that the Lord set up. Both passages emphasize Jesus' role as a High Priest, and the importance of his presence in the heavenly realm. |
| Hebrews 9:23-24: Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 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 refer to the role of Christ as a High Priest, and how He has entered into a heavenly place. Hebrews 9:11 explains that Christ has entered a tent that is not of this creation, and is more perfect than any man-made structure. Hebrews 9:23-24 further describes how Christ has entered into heaven itself, to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. |
| Hebrews 10:1: 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. | Both passages emphasize the role of Jesus as a high priest and the need for a perfect sacrifice. Hebrews 9:11 explains that Jesus is the high priest of the good things that have come, and that he has a greater and more perfect tent to offer than what was created by human hands. Hebrews 10:1 further explains that the law of the Old Testament is only a shadow of the good things to come, and that the continual sacrifices offered every year could not make one perfect. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You for the promise of eternal life that He brings through His perfect sacrifice. We thank You for the greater and more perfect tent that You have set up, one not made with hands, and for the heavenly things that it represents. Lord, help us to draw near to You, and to receive the perfect sacrifices You offer us. Help us to remember that our earthly home is only a shadow of the true form of the heavenly things to come. We pray 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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