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.
in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure.
These cross references all relate to the idea of offering a sacrifice to God. In Hebrews 10:6, God does not take pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, whereas in the other passages, God does take pleasure in offerings of love, obedience, and sacrifice. This shows us that God desires a relationship with us, not just empty ritualistic offerings. The cross references also emphasize the importance of Jesus' sacrifice, which was the ultimate offering that fully satisfied God's requirements. These passages remind us of the importance of offering our lives to God in loving obedience and worship.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Leviticus 1:1-6: The Lord called Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When any one of you brings an offering to the Lord, you shall bring your offering of livestock from the herd or from the flock. “If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish. He shall bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before the Lord. He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Then he shall kill the bull before the Lord, and Aaron's sons the priests shall bring the blood and throw the blood against the sides of the altar that is at the entrance of the tent of meeting. | Both passages refer to the practice of offering sacrifices to God in the Old Testament. Hebrews 10:6 states that God did not take pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, implying that these sacrifices were no longer necessary. Leviticus 1:1–6 describes the process of offering a burnt offering, which was one of the types of sacrifices made to God. In this passage, the offering is seen as a way to make atonement for one's sins and be accepted before the Lord. |
| Psalm 147:11: but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. | Both passages discuss the Lord’s pleasure in the faith of his people. Hebrews 10:6 states that the Lord does not take pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, but instead takes pleasure in those who fear him and hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 147:11 echoes this sentiment, affirming that the Lord does indeed take pleasure in those who fear him and hope in his steadfast love. |
| Malachi 1:10: Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hand. | Both passages demonstrate God's displeasure with the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. Hebrews 10:6 speaks of God's lack of pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings. Malachi 1:10 further emphasizes this by saying that God has no pleasure in the people offering these sacrifices and will not accept any offerings from them. |
| Matthew 3:17: and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” | Both passages discuss the pleasure of God. Hebrews 10:6 states that God does not take pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, implying that these do not satisfy God's desires. Matthew 3:17, on the other hand, states that God is well pleased with his beloved Son, Jesus. This indicates that Jesus' sacrifice is the one that truly pleases God. |
| Ephesians 5:2: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. | Both passages refer to offerings and sacrifice to God. Hebrews 10:6 states that God does not take pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, suggesting that He desires something more meaningful than just physical offerings. Ephesians 5:2 explains that Christ gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God, showing that God desires a spiritual offering of love and devotion from us. |
| Philippians 4:18: I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. | Both passages refer to the concept of sacrifice. Hebrews 10:6 states that God does not take any pleasure in burnt offerings and sin offerings, indicating that sacrifices are not necessary to please God. Philippians 4:18, on the other hand, suggests that offering gifts to God is an acceptable and pleasing sacrifice. This implies that offerings of gratitude and appreciation are a meaningful way to honor God. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, who gave Himself up as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to You. We thank You for the steadfast love and mercy You show us, and we pray that we may always fear You and hope in Your love.
Help us to bring You offerings that are pleasing to You, and to not offer You anything that is in vain. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom in all that we do, that we may always walk in love and bring You the sacrifices You desire.
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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