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 he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 7:24 in that they emphasize the idea of Jesus' eternal nature. Jesus is described as one who lives forever, and who has been made perfect forever. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is the living one who has conquered death, and holds his priesthood permanently. These references point to Jesus' power and authority as one who is not bound by time and mortality, but instead lives in eternity.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| John 12:34: So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” | Both passages refer to the eternity of the Messiah. Hebrews 7:24 speaks of how Jesus' priesthood is permanent because He continues forever. John 12:34 speaks of the crowd's understanding that the Messiah remains forever, and they ask who this Son of Man is. |
| Romans 6:9: We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. | Both passages point to the enduring nature of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:24 states that Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. This is further emphasized in Romans 6:9, which states that Jesus, having been raised from the dead, will never die again, indicating his eternal nature. Thus, these two passages both show that Jesus is an eternal being, and his priesthood is a permanent one. |
| Hebrews 7:8-25: In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. | Both passages refer to the priesthood of Melchizedek. In Hebrews 7:24, it is stated that Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. In Hebrews 7:8–25, the author of Hebrews explains why the priesthood of Melchizedek is superior to the Levitical priesthood. He states that the Levitical priesthood is not perfect and that a change in the priesthood is accompanied by a change in the law. Therefore, a new priest is needed, one in the order of Melchizedek. |
| Hebrews 7:28: For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. | Both passages in Hebrews 7 are discussing the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The first passage states that Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. The second passage explains that the law of Moses appointed men as high priests, but the word of the oath, which was given after the law, appointed Jesus as the perfect High Priest who will never end. |
| Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. | Both passages emphasize the eternal nature of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:24 states that Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever, highlighting his eternal nature. Hebrews 13:8 further emphasizes this point by declaring that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, emphasizing the unchanging and everlasting nature of Jesus. |
| Revelation 1:18: and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. | Both passages emphasize the eternal nature of Jesus' priesthood. Hebrews 7:24 states that Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. Revelation 1:18 further highlights the eternity of Jesus' life by declaring that he is alive forevermore and has the keys of Death and Hades. This implies that Jesus has authority over death and the afterlife, and as such is able to provide eternal salvation. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We are grateful for Your Word, which reveals to us the truth that He remains forever. We thank You for the promise of everlasting life in Him, and for the power of the resurrection that gives us victory over death.
Help us to remember that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that He has the keys of death and Hades. May we always look to Him for strength and comfort, and may we never forget that He is our High Priest, perfect and forever.
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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