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 good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.
These cross references all emphasize the importance of faith and how it is necessary for true spiritual benefit. They show that faith is essential in order to receive the message of the gospel and to be pleasing to God. They also demonstrate how unbelief can lead to disobedience and prevent people from entering into God's rest. In short, these cross references emphasize that faith is necessary to receive the spiritual benefits of the gospel and to please God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Romans 10:16-17: But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. | Both passages focus on the importance of faith in understanding and responding to the gospel. Hebrews 4:2 speaks of the importance of uniting in faith with those who have heard the gospel, suggesting that faith is necessary for the message of the gospel to be beneficial. Romans 10:16–17 further emphasizes the importance of faith by noting that it comes from hearing the word of Christ, implying that faith is necessary to understand and respond to the gospel. |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:13: And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in the power of the word of God. In Hebrews 4:2, the author explains that the message of good news was heard by those before us, yet it did not benefit them because they did not have faith. In 1 Thessalonians 2:13, the author thanks God that the Thessalonians accepted the word of God as it really is, and it was working in them as believers. These passages demonstrate the importance of faith in order for the word of God to be effective. |
| 1 Timothy 4:8: for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in the Christian life. Hebrews 4:2 highlights the fact that the Israelites did not benefit from the good news they heard due to a lack of faith, while 1 Timothy 4:8 emphasizes how godliness is of value in every way and holds promise for both the present and future life. |
| Hebrews 3:12: Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in order to benefit from the good news of the gospel. Hebrews 4:2 explains that the Israelites did not benefit from the good news because they were not united by faith with those who listened. Hebrews 3:12 warns against having an evil, unbelieving heart, as it can lead to falling away from the living God. |
| Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. | Both passages are found in the book of Hebrews and discuss the concept of faith and unbelief. Hebrews 4:2 explains that the message of good news that was given to the Israelites did not benefit them because they were not united by faith. Hebrews 3:18-19 further explains that God swore that those who were disobedient would not enter his rest, thus showing that unbelief was the reason they were unable to enter. |
| Hebrews 11:6: And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in the relationship between humans and God. Hebrews 4:2 states that the message of good news did not benefit those who heard it because they were not united by faith with those who listened. Hebrews 11:6 states that without faith it is impossible to please God, and that one must believe in God's existence and that He rewards those who seek Him. |
Heavenly Father, we thank you for providing us with the good news of the gospel. We praise you for your Word, which is a source of strength and guidance in our lives. Help us to grow in faith and to be united in our faith in You. Strengthen our hearts, that we may not be led astray by evil and unbelieving thoughts. Give us the courage to seek You and to walk in faith, trusting that You exist and that You will reward those who seek You. 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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