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.
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice,
The overall theme of these cross references is the importance of listening to God's voice. They emphasize the need to be attentive to God's Word, to take it to heart, and to act on it. They also emphasize that God's grace is available to those who listen and obey. Additionally, they point to the consequences of not listening to God's voice and neglecting his grace. Finally, they encourage us to be open and receptive to God's voice, so that we may be blessed by his presence.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 81:11: “But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. | Both passages refer to God's people not listening to His voice. Hebrews 3:7 encourages us to listen to God's voice today and not be like Israel in Psalm 81:11 who did not submit to Him. The Psalm paints a picture of Israel's disobedience, while the Hebrews passage serves as a warning for us to heed God's voice and not make the same mistake. |
| Psalm 81:13: Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways! | Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to the voice of God. In Hebrews 3:7, the author of Hebrews quotes the Holy Spirit, calling on people to listen to God's voice. Psalm 81:13 also encourages people to listen to God's voice, asking that Israel would walk in His ways. Both passages emphasize the need to pay attention to God's words and follow His path. |
| Psalm 95:7-11: For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah, as on the day at Massah in the wilderness, when your fathers put me to the test and put me to the proof, though they had seen my work. For forty years I loathed that generation and said, “They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have not known my ways.” Therefore I swore in my wrath, “They shall not enter my rest.” | Both passages refer to the importance of heeding God's voice. In Hebrews 3:7, the author quotes from Psalm 95:7-11 to emphasize the importance of listening to God. In Psalm 95:7-11, the psalmist is warning the people not to harden their hearts and ignore God's voice, as their ancestors did in the wilderness. The psalmist reminds the people that those who ignore God's voice will not enter God's rest. |
| Isaiah 55:3: Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. | Both passages speak to the importance of listening to God's voice. Hebrews 3:7 has a theme similar to that of Isaiah 55:3, which calls us to incline our ear and come to God, so that our soul may live. Isaiah 55:3 also speaks of God's steadfast, sure love for David, which is a reminder of God's faithfulness and love for us. |
| Matthew 17:5: He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” | Both passages refer to the voice of God speaking from the heavens. In Hebrews 3:7, the Holy Spirit is quoted as saying "Today, if you hear his voice." In Matthew 17:5, Jesus is being transfigured and a voice from a bright cloud says, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." This is a clear reference to God speaking to his people and telling them to listen to Jesus. |
| John 10:27: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. | Both passages explore the idea of hearing God's voice. Hebrews 3:7 explains that the Holy Spirit says that if we hear God's voice, we must respond to it. John 10:27 furthers this idea by showing that when we hear God's voice, we are able to recognize it as His and follow Him. This implies that if we are listening for God's voice, we will be able to recognize it and respond appropriately. |
| 2 Corinthians 6:1-2: Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. | Both passages are speaking about the same message from God: that now is the time to listen to him and accept his grace. Hebrews 3:7 speaks of the Holy Spirit's call to listen to God's voice today, while 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 speaks of God's promise to help those who accept his grace in this favorable time. Both passages encourage us to take the opportunity to accept God's grace and to listen to his voice. |
| Hebrews 3:13: But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. | Both passages refer to the importance of responding to God's word "today." In Hebrews 3:7, the author quotes the Holy Spirit as saying that today is the day to listen to God's voice. In Hebrews 3:13, the author encourages readers to encourage one another every day, so that none of them may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Together, these two passages emphasize the importance of responding to God's word in the present moment. |
| Hebrews 3:15: As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” | Both passages from Hebrews 3 emphasize the need to hear and respond to God's voice. Hebrews 3:7 warns that if we do not listen to God's voice, we will be held accountable for our actions. Hebrews 3:15 reinforces this idea by reminding us not to harden our hearts against God's words, as was done in the rebellion. Both passages remind us that it is important to listen to God's voice and respond to it with faith. |
| Hebrews 4:7: again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” | Both passages reference the phrase "Today, if you hear his voice," which is a reference to the Holy Spirit's words. Hebrews 3:7 is referring to the Holy Spirit's words as an encouragement to listen to God's voice and be obedient to his commands. Hebrews 4:7 is referring to the same phrase as a warning to not harden one's heart and ignore God's voice. Both passages are emphasizing the importance of taking heed to the Holy Spirit's words and being obedient to God's will. |
| Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. | Both passages are referring to an invitation from God to accept Him. Hebrews 3:7 speaks of the invitation from the Holy Spirit to listen to God's voice. Revelation 3:20 speaks of Jesus knocking on the door of our hearts and inviting us to open the door to Him so that He can come in and fellowship with us. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your grace and mercy. We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, and for His willingness to listen to us.
Help us to listen to Your voice today, Lord. Give us ears to hear and hearts to obey. Help us to recognize when You are speaking and to not harden our hearts when You call us to follow You.
We ask that You would help us to walk in Your ways and to be obedient to Your commands. Give us the courage to stand firm in our faith and to trust in Your promises.
We thank You for Your love and faithfulness. May we be faithful to You in return.
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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