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 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.
These cross references all relate to the idea of Jesus' sacrifice for sin being a one-time event, and that it was in some way pre-ordained from the foundation of the world. They also emphasize the idea that Jesus' death was necessary for us to be reconciled to God, and that it was a unique event that had never been seen before. Finally, they emphasize the idea that Jesus' death was the ultimate act of love and mercy on God's part, and that it was done out of a desire to bring us into a right relationship with Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Matthew 25:34: Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. | Both passages refer to the foundation of the world. In Hebrews 9:26, Jesus' sacrifice is said to have taken place at the end of the ages, to put away sin from the foundation of the world. In Matthew 25:34, those who are blessed by the Father are promised to inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world. |
| Hebrews 1:2: but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. | Both passages refer to Jesus and His role in salvation. Hebrews 9:26 states that Jesus appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. Hebrews 1:2 states that in the last days, God spoke to us through His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, and through whom He created the world. These passages demonstrate Jesus' role in our salvation and in the creation of the world. |
| Hebrews 7:27: He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. | Both passages refer to the sacrifice of Jesus for sins. Hebrews 9:26 explains that Jesus appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. Hebrews 7:27 further clarifies that Jesus did this once for all when he offered up himself, without needing to offer sacrifices daily for his own sins or for the sins of the people. |
| Hebrews 9:12: 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. | Both passages refer to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave his own life to put away sin and secure an eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:26 explains that Jesus' sacrifice was a one-time event at the end of the ages, rather than requiring multiple sacrifices throughout history. Hebrews 9:12 reveals that Jesus' sacrifice was made through his own blood, rather than through the blood of animals, to ensure an eternal redemption. |
| 1 Peter 1:20: He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you | Both passages refer to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:26 speaks of how Jesus appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 1 Peter 1:20 explains that Jesus was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but he was made manifest in the last times for the sake of believers. Together, these passages show that Jesus was sent to the world to be sacrificed for the sins of mankind. |
| 1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, | Both passages reference Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Hebrews 9:26 focuses on the timing of Jesus' sacrifice, noting that it happened once at the end of the ages, and not repeatedly since the foundation of the world. 1 Peter 3:18 further explains the purpose of Jesus' sacrifice, which was to bring us to God and to put away sin. |
Heavenly Father, we thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. We praise you for His perfect sacrifice that was made once for all to secure an eternal redemption. We thank you for predetermining and preparing a place for us in your kingdom from the foundation of the world. Lord, we ask that you would keep us in your grace and mercy, and help us to always remember the great love you have for us. We pray that you would help us to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to you and that we would faithfully follow your Word. In Jesus’ name we pray, 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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