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.
Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
The cross references for Hebrews 1:14 emphasize the role of angels as servants of God sent to protect and deliver His people. They demonstrate God's protection and provision for those who love and fear Him, as well as His faithfulness to those who serve Him. The references also point to the importance of honoring and not neglecting even the smallest of God's children, as they too have angels assigned to them. Ultimately, the cross references show that God is always at work, and that He is faithful to send His angels to serve and protect His people.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 34:7: The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. | Both passages refer to the ministry of angels and their role in God's plan of salvation. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits sent to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Psalm 34:7 refers to the angel of the Lord encircling and delivering those who fear Him. Together, these passages demonstrate that angels have a special role in God's plan of salvation, protecting and delivering those who have faith in Him. |
| Psalm 91:11-12: For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. | Both passages refer to God's angels as His messengers and protectors. Hebrews 1:14 explains that these angels are sent out to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Psalm 91:11-12 describes how God commands these angels to guard and protect us, ensuring that we don't stumble or fall. |
| Psalm 103:20-21: Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! Bless the Lord, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will! | Both passages refer to angels and their role in serving God. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Psalm 103:20-21 praises the Lord's angels, mighty ones who obey His word and do His will. |
| Daniel 6:22: My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” | Both passages point to the power of God to protect his people. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of how God sends ministering spirits to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Daniel 6:22 shows how God sent an angel to shut the mouths of lions, protecting Daniel from harm. In both cases, God's power is on display, protecting and providing for his people. |
| Matthew 18:10: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. | Both passages refer to angels and their role in relation to humans. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels being sent out to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Matthew 18:10 specifically mentions the role of angels in relation to children, saying that their angels always see the face of God. |
| Luke 1:19: And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. | Both passages demonstrate the role of angels in God's plan of salvation. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits sent to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Luke 1:19 shows how an angel, Gabriel, was sent to bring good news to a specific person. This good news is of a savior being born, which is part of God's plan of salvation. |
| Acts 5:19: But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, | Both passages refer to the work of angels in the service of God. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of the angels as ministering spirits sent out to serve those who will be saved. Acts 5:19 describes an angel of the Lord opening the prison doors and bringing out Peter and the other apostles. This is an example of how angels serve the people of God. |
| Acts 10:3-4: About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.” And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” And he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. | Both passages refer to the activity of angels in the service of God. In Hebrews 1:14, the author speaks of angels being sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation. In Acts 10:3–4, an angel appears to Cornelius and informs him that his prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God. This demonstrates the angel's role in bringing Cornelius's prayers and acts of charity to God's attention. |
| Acts 12:7: And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands. | Both passages refer to angels sent by God to help people in need. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels being sent to serve those who are to inherit salvation. Acts 12:7 describes an angel appearing to Peter in prison, striking him to wake him up, and freeing him from his chains. This angel was sent by God to help Peter escape his imprisonment. |
| Acts 27:23: For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, | Both passages reference the ministry of angels. Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits, sent out to serve those who are inheriting salvation. Acts 27:23 describes an angel that appeared to Paul while he was on a ship. This angel was sent to protect and provide guidance to Paul in his journey. |
Dear Lord,
We thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon us, and for the ministering spirits You have sent out to serve us. We thank You for the protection You have given us through Your angels, and for the guidance You have provided us through their presence. We thank You for the comfort and assurance of Your love that Your angels bring.
Help us to always remember to be mindful of the little ones in our lives and to treat them with the same respect and love that You have shown us. Help us to be obedient to Your word, and to follow Your commands.
We ask You to protect us and our loved ones, and to keep us safe from harm. We thank You for the peace and joy that comes with following You.
In Jesus' name we pray, 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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