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.
Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness.
The cross references for Hebrews 9:1 all relate to the theme of holiness and worship. They reference the importance of having a sanctuary or temple for worship, the need for regulations and laws to be followed, and the idea of reformation and renewal. They also emphasize the importance of Christ and the spiritual nature of his presence, as well as the need for faith in order to truly experience holiness.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Exodus 25:8: And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst. | Both passages refer to the sanctuary, or the place of worship, that God commanded the Israelites to make. Hebrews 9:1 explains that the first covenant had regulations for worship and a place of holiness on earth. Exodus 25:8 states that God commanded the Israelites to make Him a sanctuary so that He could dwell in their midst. |
| Ezekiel 43:11: And if they are ashamed of all that they have done, make known to them the design of the temple, its arrangement, its exits and its entrances, that is, its whole design; and make known to them as well all its statutes and its whole design and all its laws, and write it down in their sight, so that they may observe all its laws and all its statutes and carry them out. | Both passages refer to the regulations and laws associated with the temple and its worship. Hebrews 9:1 refers to the regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness associated with the first covenant. Ezekiel 43:11 describes the design of the temple, its arrangement, and its statutes, and commands the people to observe and carry out all of its laws. |
| Colossians 2:8: See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. | Both passages discuss the importance of following the teachings of Christ rather than human tradition. Hebrews 9:1 speaks of the regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness that were part of the first covenant. Colossians 2:8 warns against being taken captive by philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, which is contrary to the teachings of Christ. |
| Hebrews 8:2: a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. | Both passages discuss the concept of holiness and worship. Hebrews 9:1 describes the regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness that were part of the first covenant. Hebrews 8:2 speaks of a minister in the holy places, in the true tent set up by the Lord, not man. This true tent is a symbol of the holiness and sacredness of God's presence. |
| Hebrews 8:7: For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. | Both passages discuss the Old Covenant between God and His people. Hebrews 9:1 describes the regulations and earthly place of holiness that were part of the Old Covenant. Hebrews 8:7 states that because the Old Covenant was not faultless, a New Covenant was necessary. This New Covenant is described in the rest of the book of Hebrews. |
| Hebrews 9:10-11: but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation. But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) | Both passages reference the regulations for worship of the first covenant. Hebrews 9:1 explains that the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. Hebrews 9:10–11 further explains that these regulations were only related to food, drink, and various washings, and were imposed until the time of reformation. When Christ appeared as a high priest, He established a new covenant that superseded the first covenant and its regulations. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your gracious provision of the first covenant and the regulations for worship and holiness that it provided. We thank You for the tent in which You dwelt among us, and the greater and more perfect tent that You established through the work of Christ.
Help us to remember that all of these things point us to You, and to the power of Your grace. Help us to reject the philosophies and traditions of this world, and to focus on Your truth. Help us to be mindful of the food and drink and various washings that You have set in place for us, and may these regulations bring us closer to You.
We praise You for the mercy and love that You have shown us, and we thank You for the eternal hope that You have given us through the work of Christ. 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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