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 in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.
These cross references all relate to the idea of atonement and forgiveness of sins. They show how the sacrificial system of the Old Testament was a reminder of sins every year and how the shedding of blood was necessary for atonement. They also point to the fulfillment of this sacrificial system in the New Testament through the death of Jesus, which provided atonement for all sins once and for all.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Exodus 30:10: Aaron shall make atonement on its horns once a year. With the blood of the sin offering of atonement he shall make atonement for it once in the year throughout your generations. It is most holy to the Lord.” | Both passages refer to the atonement of sins by the blood of the sin offering. Hebrews 10:3 speaks of the reminder of sins every year, while Exodus 30:10 describes how Aaron was to make atonement on the horns of the altar once a year with the blood of the sin offering. This atonement was seen as most holy to the LORD and was to be done throughout the generations. |
| Leviticus 16:6-11: “Aaron shall offer the bull as a sin offering for himself and shall make atonement for himself and for his house. Then he shall take the two goats and set them before the Lord at the entrance of the tent of meeting. And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for Azazel. And Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the Lord and use it as a sin offering, but the goat on which the lot fell for Azazel shall be presented alive before the Lord to make atonement over it, that it may be sent away into the wilderness to Azazel. | Both passages discuss the offering of sacrifices to atone for sins. Hebrews 10:3 mentions that these sacrifices are a reminder of sins every year. Leviticus 16:6-11 describes the specific process for the offering of two goats as a sin offering, with Aaron casting lots to decide which goat will be offered to the Lord, and the other goat to be sent away into the wilderness. |
| Leviticus 16:34: And this shall be a statute forever for you, that atonement may be made for the people of Israel once in the year because of all their sins.” And Aaron did as the Lord commanded Moses. | Both passages demonstrate the importance of atonement for the people of Israel in order to be forgiven for their sins. Hebrews 10:3 highlights the fact that the Old Testament sacrifices were only a reminder of sins, and that a more permanent solution was needed. Leviticus 16:34 explains that atonement was to be made for the people of Israel once a year, and that Aaron should follow God's command to do so. |
| 1 Kings 17:18: And she said to Elijah, “What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance and to cause the death of my son!” | Both passages refer to the reminder of sins. In Hebrews 10:3, it is referring to the yearly sacrifices that were made in the Old Testament to remind the people of their sins. In 1 Kings 17:18, it is referring to how the widow of Zarephath recognized that Elijah had come to her to remind her of her sins and cause the death of her son. Both passages emphasize the reminder of sins and the consequences of those sins. |
| Matthew 26:28: for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. | Both passages discuss the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 10:3 refers to the Old Testament sacrificial system, which could only provide a reminder of sins every year. Matthew 26:28 speaks of Jesus' sacrifice, which provides the forgiveness of sins for many. Jesus' sacrifice is superior to the Old Testament system, as it is a one-time sacrifice for the forgiveness of all sins. |
| Hebrews 9:7: but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. | Both passages refer to the role of the high priest in the Old Testament sacrificial system. Hebrews 10:3 speaks of the reminder of sins every year, which is a reference to the annual sacrifice that was offered for the sins of the people. Hebrews 9:7 goes on to explain that the high priest entered the second room of the temple only once a year and offered blood for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, who willingly shed His blood to atone for our sins. Thank You for the reminder of our need for repentance and forgiveness that is found in Your Word. Help us to remember that through Jesus, we are made right with You and can have our sins washed away. We ask that You would give us a greater understanding of the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and help us to live lives that honor Your holiness. 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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