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.
by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,
These cross references all relate to the idea of Jesus as the way for us to enter into the presence of God. They emphasize the new and living way that Jesus opened for us, which is through his death, sacrifice, and resurrection. The references point to the fact that Jesus is the only way to the Father, and that he is the door, the way, the truth, and the life. They also emphasize the importance of Jesus' death as the way to enter into the holy places, and that the way into the holy places is only opened through Jesus.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| John 10:7: So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. | Both passages refer to Jesus as a way of access to God. Hebrews 10:20 speaks of Jesus as the new and living way opened for us through his flesh. John 10:7 emphasizes Jesus' role as the door of the sheep, providing access to the Father for those who follow him. |
| John 10:9: I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. | Both passages refer to Jesus as a way of salvation. Hebrews 10:20 speaks of Jesus as the new and living way that opened for us through his flesh. John 10:9 states that Jesus is the door, and that if anyone enters through him, they will be saved. This is a reference to Jesus being the only way to salvation, and that through him, we can find pasture. |
| John 14:6: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus as the only way to God. Hebrews 10:20 highlights the way Jesus opened for us through his death and resurrection, so that we can have access to the Father. John 14:6 affirms this by emphasizing that Jesus is the only way to the Father, and that no one can come to the Father except through Him. |
| Hebrews 6:19: We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, | Both passages emphasize the importance of Christ's sacrifice and its impact on our lives. Hebrews 10:20 highlights how Jesus opened up a new and living way for us through his flesh, which represents the curtain mentioned in Hebrews 6:19. This curtain is a symbol of the barrier between us and God, which Jesus broke down as our anchor of hope and assurance of salvation. |
| Hebrews 9:3: Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, | Both passages refer to the curtain that was used to separate the holy place from the Most Holy Place in the ancient Jewish temple. Hebrews 10:20 explains that Jesus opened a new and living way through the curtain, which symbolizes his own flesh. Hebrews 9:3 describes the second curtain that was used to separate the Most Holy Place, which was set apart for the presence of God. |
| Hebrews 9:8: By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus' death in providing access to God. Hebrews 10:20 explains that Jesus opened a new and living way for us through his flesh, allowing us to enter the holy places. Hebrews 9:8, on the other hand, points out that this way is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing, indicating that Jesus' death is necessary for this access to be granted. |
Lord God,
We thank You for the new and living way that You opened for us through the curtain of Jesus’ flesh. We thank You for making Jesus the door of the sheep, the way, the truth, and the life for all who come to You. We thank You for the sure and steadfast anchor of our souls, the hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.
Help us to stay focused on You and Your Word, so that we can enter into the holy places and find rest and refuge in You. We ask You to open our hearts and minds to the truth of Your Word, that we may be saved and go in and out and find pasture.
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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