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 it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking.
The cross references for Hebrews 2:5 all relate to the idea of a world to come, a world in which God's will is fully realized. Hebrews 6:5 speaks of the "goodness of the word of God" and the "powers of the age to come," while 2 Peter 3:13 speaks of the promise of a "new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." Revelation 11:15 speaks of the ultimate fulfillment of this promise, when "the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever." Together, these cross references speak of God's ultimate plan for the world, a plan in which He will ultimately reign supreme.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Hebrews 6:5: and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, | Both passages refer to the age to come, which is a theological concept that describes the time when Jesus will return and establish his kingdom on Earth. In Hebrews 2:5, the author is emphasizing that God has not subjected the world to come to angels, but rather to humans. Hebrews 6:5 speaks of tasting the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, which refers to experiencing the blessings of God's kingdom that will be established when Jesus returns. |
| 2 Peter 3:13: But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. | Both passages point to the hope of a future world in which God's will is done. Hebrews 2:5 speaks of a world to come, which is subject to God's authority and not that of angels. 2 Peter 3:13 speaks of the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness will reign. This is a hope that God will establish a new world order, in which his will is done and justice is upheld. |
| Revelation 11:15: Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” | Both passages speak to God's sovereignty over the world. Hebrews 2:5 states that God has subjected the world to come to his rule. Revelation 11:15 declares that God's kingdom has become the kingdom of the world, and he will reign forever. These passages demonstrate that God is in control and will ultimately establish his kingdom on earth. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your goodness and mercy that are revealed in Your Word. We thank You for the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. We thank You for Your sovereignty over the world and all its inhabitants, and for the privilege of being part of Your kingdom. We ask You to help us to always remember that You are in control, and to trust You with our lives. 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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