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 Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.
The cross references for Hebrews 9:24 all relate to the idea of Christ's entry into heaven, and His presence in the presence of God. They emphasize the importance of looking to Jesus and setting our minds on things that are above. They also emphasize the perfection of His sacrifice and the fact that it was necessary for Him to enter the holy places in order to secure an eternal redemption. Finally, they point to the joy set before Him, which enabled Him to endure the cross and be seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Colossians 3:2: Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. | Both passages point to the importance of looking to the spiritual world rather than the physical world. Hebrews 9:24 speaks of Jesus entering into heaven itself and appearing in the presence of God on our behalf. Colossians 3:2 encourages us to set our minds on things that are above, rather than on things that are on earth. This reminds us to focus on the spiritual realm and to trust in Jesus and the work He has done for us. |
| 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 show the power and authority of Christ. In Hebrews 9:24, we see that Christ has entered heaven itself to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of Christ's divine nature, that He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature. Furthermore, it shows that Christ has the power to uphold the universe by the word of His power and has made purification for our sins, sitting at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| Hebrews 8:2: a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. | Both passages refer to the ministry of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:24 speaks of Christ entering into heaven itself, to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Hebrews 8:2 speaks of Christ as a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. Both passages emphasize the role of Jesus as our mediator between God and man. |
| Hebrews 9:11-12: 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) 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 refer to the work of Jesus Christ as a high priest. In Hebrews 9:24, it is mentioned that Jesus entered into heaven itself to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. In Hebrews 9:11-12, it is mentioned that Jesus entered into the holy places through a greater and more perfect tent, not made with hands, through his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. These two passages emphasize the importance of Jesus' work as a high priest to provide us with an eternal redemption. |
| Hebrews 9:23: Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. | Both passages in Hebrews 9 discuss the role of Jesus Christ in our salvation. The first passage, 9:24, speaks of Christ's entry into heaven itself, to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. The second passage, 9:23, speaks of the need for copies of the heavenly things to be purified with sacrificial rites, which are made better by Christ's sacrifice. Therefore, both passages emphasize the importance of Christ's sacrifice in our salvation. |
| Hebrews 12:2: looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. | Both passages discuss the position of Jesus in relation to God. Hebrews 9:24 speaks of Christ entering into heaven itself to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Hebrews 12:2 speaks of Jesus being the founder and perfecter of our faith, enduring the cross and being seated at the right hand of the throne of God. This passage emphasizes Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and his current position of authority and power in the presence of God. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to become the perfect sacrifice for our sins. We are humbled by His willingness to endure the cross and the shame that came with it, so that we may be redeemed. Help us to set our minds on the things that are above, and to remember that He is seated at the right hand of Your throne, interceding on our behalf. We praise You for Your mercy and grace, and for the hope that You have given us through Jesus 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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