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.
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.
These cross references all relate to the idea of Christ being appointed as a perfect high priest to serve on behalf of humankind. They emphasize the idea of Christ being appointed by God to be a perfect high priest, rather than being appointed by the law. They also emphasize the idea of Christ's perfection, as he is appointed to be a perfect high priest and is made perfect through suffering. Additionally, they emphasize the idea of Christ's authority and his permanent nature, as he is appointed with an oath and is a priest forever. Finally, these cross references emphasize Christ's ability to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, as he himself is beset with weakness.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Luke 13:32: And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. | Both passages discuss the idea of a perfect and powerful figure appointed by God. In Hebrews 7:28, it speaks of the Son who has been made perfect forever, appointed by the word of the oath, which came after the law. In Luke 13:32, Jesus speaks of himself as the one appointed by God to cast out demons and perform cures, and to finish his course on the third day. |
| Hebrews 1:2: but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. | Both passages refer to the role of Jesus Christ as the appointed heir of all things. Hebrews 7:28 speaks of Jesus as the "Son who has been made perfect forever," appointed by the word of the oath, which came after the law. Hebrews 1:2 states that God spoke to us through His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, and through whom He created the world. |
| Hebrews 2:10: For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. | Both passages discuss the perfection of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:28 describes how the word of the oath, which is a reference to Jesus, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Hebrews 2:10 explains that Jesus, the founder of salvation, was made perfect through suffering. This is an important reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. |
| Hebrews 3:6: but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. | Both passages speak to the role of Jesus in relation to the Old Testament Law. Hebrews 7:28 states that the law appointed men as high priests, but the word of the oath that came later appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. This refers to Jesus as the ultimate high priest. Hebrews 3:6 states that Christ is faithful over God's house as a son, and that we are his house if we hold fast our confidence and hope in him. This passage speaks to Jesus' role as the mediator between God and man, and how we must trust in him to be part of the house of God. |
| Hebrews 5:1-2: For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. | Both passages in Hebrews discuss the role of a high priest. In Hebrews 7:28, the author explains that the law appoints men as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. In Hebrews 5:1-2, the author explains that high priests are appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, and to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. They are also able to be gentle with those who are ignorant and wayward, since they too are beset with weakness. |
| Hebrews 7:21: but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” | Both passages refer to the appointment of a priest with an oath. Hebrews 7:28 explains that the law appointed men in their weakness as high priests, while the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Hebrews 7:21 states that this Son was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.'" This oath is a sign of God's unchangeable commitment to the priesthood of the Son. |
Heavenly Father, we thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to be our perfect High Priest. We praise you for His perfect obedience and for His willingness to suffer for our salvation. We thank you for the promise of His priesthood that will never end.
Help us to be faithful to You, Lord, as we strive to be a part of Your house. Give us strength to resist temptation and to stay the course, even when it is difficult.
We thank you that You are gentle with us when we are ignorant and wayward, and we ask for Your grace to help us to stay true to Your Word.
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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