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 had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God,
These cross references all emphasize the idea that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God. This is an important point in Hebrews 10:12, as it implies that Jesus is in a position of power and authority. Additionally, these references allude to the idea that Jesus is interceding for us, making purification for our sins, and upholding the universe by his power. All of these themes are evident in Hebrews 10:12, and the cross references help to emphasize and reinforce them.
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| Acts 2:33-34: Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, | Both passages refer to the ascension of Jesus Christ to the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 refers to Jesus' offering of a single sacrifice for sins and then sitting at the right hand of God. Acts 2:33-34 speaks of Jesus being exalted to the right hand of God and receiving the promise of the Holy Spirit, which was then poured out on the disciples. David did not ascend into the heavens, but Jesus did, and he was given a place of honor at the right hand of God. |
| Romans 8:34: Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. | Both passages refer to Christ's presence at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 explains that Christ offered a single sacrifice for sins and then sat down at the right hand of God. Romans 8:34 affirms that Christ is at the right hand of God, interceding for us and providing us with salvation from condemnation. |
| Colossians 3:1: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. | Both passages refer to Christ being seated at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 explains that Christ offered a single sacrifice for sins, and then sat down at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 then encourages believers to seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. |
| Hebrews 1:3: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, | Both passages refer to Christ's work of redemption and His subsequent seating at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 speaks of Christ offering a single sacrifice for sins and then sitting down at the right hand of God. Hebrews 1:3 describes Christ as the radiance of God's glory and the exact imprint of His nature and then mentions that He made purification for sins and sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Both passages emphasize Christ's work of redemption and His ultimate place of honor at the right hand of God. |
| Hebrews 8:1: 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, | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ as a high priest seated at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 speaks of Jesus offering a single sacrifice for sins, and as a result, sitting at the right hand of God. Hebrews 8:1 reinforces this by emphasizing that Jesus is indeed seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven. This is a reminder of Jesus' great power and authority, which is a result of His perfect sacrifice of love for us. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our sacrifice for sins. We praise You for exalting Him to Your right hand and for pouring out the Holy Spirit on us. We thank You for raising Jesus from the dead and for Him interceding for us. We ask that You help us to seek the things that are above, to see Jesus seated at Your right hand, and to remember that He is the radiance of Your glory and the exact imprint of Your nature. We thank You for giving us such a high priest, seated at the right hand of the throne of Majesty in heaven. 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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