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.
he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.
These cross references all relate to the idea of redemption through Christ's blood. They emphasize that Jesus' death was necessary to secure an eternal redemption for us, and that his blood is the only thing that can take away our sins. They also emphasize that Jesus' death was a one-time event, and that it was a precious sacrifice. Finally, they emphasize that Jesus was the faithful witness and ruler of kings on earth who loves us and has freed us from our sins.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Ephesians 1:7: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, | Both passages refer to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for our redemption. Hebrews 9:12 explains that Jesus' own blood was the means by which our eternal redemption was secured. Ephesians 1:7 further clarifies that it is through Jesus' blood that we have redemption and forgiveness of our sins. |
| Hebrews 9:15: Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. | Both passages from Hebrews 9 discuss how the death of Jesus secured an eternal redemption for those who accept him. Hebrews 9:12 explains that Jesus' own blood was used to secure an eternal redemption, rather than the blood of goats and calves. Hebrews 9:15 states that Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who accept him may receive the promised eternal inheritance. This new covenant redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. |
| Hebrews 9:24-26: 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. Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with blood not his own, for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. | Both passages refer to Christ's sacrifice for the redemption of humanity. Hebrews 9:12 speaks of Christ entering the holy places with his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:24-26 further explains that Christ did not need to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest does every year, but instead appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. |
| Hebrews 10:4: For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. | Both passages speak to the power of Jesus' sacrifice for our salvation. Hebrews 9:12 points to the fact that Jesus' own blood was used to secure an eternal redemption, rather than the blood of goats and calves. Hebrews 10:4 reinforces this idea by emphasizing the impossibility of the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Thus, Jesus' own blood is the only thing that can truly provide salvation. |
| 1 Peter 1:18-19: knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. | Both passages refer to the redemption and salvation that Jesus secured for us through his death on the cross. Hebrews 9:12 describes how Jesus' own blood was the means by which this redemption was secured, making it eternal. 1 Peter 1:18–19 further emphasizes the preciousness of Jesus' blood as it was used to ransom us from our futile ways and our inherited sin. |
| Revelation 1:5: and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood | Both passages refer to the same event - Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross. Hebrews 9:12 speaks of Jesus' blood as being the means by which he secured eternal redemption for us. Revelation 1:5 speaks of Jesus' blood as the means by which he has freed us from our sins. In both passages, Jesus' blood is seen as the means by which we are saved from the consequences of sin. |
Dear Lord,
We thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to redeem us from our sins and to secure an eternal redemption for us. We praise You for His precious blood which has freed us from our futile ways and has taken away our sins. We thank You for His sacrifice and for being the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.
We humbly ask You to help us to remain steadfast in our faith and to continue to follow Your ways. We ask that You would continue to pour out Your grace and mercy upon us, and that You would keep us safe from the temptations of the world.
We love You and thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness.
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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