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.
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.
The cross references for Hebrews 7:27 all relate to the idea that Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for sin once for all. They emphasize the importance of Jesus' sacrifice in securing an eternal redemption and purifying our conscience from dead works. They also point to the fact that Jesus' sacrifice was sufficient for all time and will not need to be repeated. Finally, they remind us that Jesus will return a second time to save those who are eagerly awaiting him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Romans 6:10: For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. | Both passages speak to the sacrificial death of Jesus. Hebrews 7:27 explains that Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice once for all, so he no longer needs to offer sacrifices daily for his own sins and those of the people. Romans 6:10 states that Jesus died to sin once for all, but now lives to God. This emphasizes the finality of Jesus' sacrifice and the power of his resurrection. |
| 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 demonstrate how Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 7:27 explains that Jesus took on the role of a high priest and offered himself once for all as a sacrifice for both his own sins and those of the people. Ephesians 5:2 refers to Jesus' act of selfless love as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. |
| 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 discuss Jesus' sacrifice and how it secured an eternal redemption. Hebrews 7:27 explains that Jesus offered up himself once for all, and did not need to offer sacrifices daily like the high priests. Hebrews 9:12 further explains that Jesus entered into the holy places by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. |
| Hebrews 9:14: how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. | Both passages discuss the sacrificial offering of Jesus in order to purify the conscience of believers. Hebrews 7:27 states that Jesus offered himself once for all, meaning that his sacrifice was sufficient to atone for all sins. Hebrews 9:14 further explains that this offering was done through the eternal Spirit, and that it was without blemish. This perfect offering of Jesus was necessary to purify the conscience of believers, allowing them to serve the living God. |
| Hebrews 9:28: so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. | Both passages discuss the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on behalf of the sins of humanity. Hebrews 7:27 explains that Jesus did not need to offer sacrifices daily like the high priests of the Old Testament, because He offered Himself once for all. Hebrews 9:28 further explains that Jesus' sacrifice was effective in bearing the sins of many, and that He will appear a second time to save those who are waiting for Him. |
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with grateful hearts, thankful for the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus. We thank You that He died once for all, to bear the sins of many and to secure an eternal redemption.
Help us to remember the great love You have for us, that You sent Your Son to die in our place and to offer Himself as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to You.
May we be purified from dead works and serve You with a clean conscience. May our lives be filled with love and gratitude for Your great mercy and grace.
We eagerly await the return of Christ, knowing that He will save those who are eagerly waiting for Him.
We pray this in the name of Jesus. 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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