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.
And again in this passage he said, “They shall not enter my rest.”
These cross references all relate to the idea of entering into God's rest. This is a concept that is mentioned throughout the Bible, and is seen as a reward for those who have faith and trust in God. In Hebrews 4:5, the writer is emphasizing that those who do not have faith in God will not be able to enter into His rest. The cross references from Psalm 95:11 and Hebrews 3:11 both show that this is a warning that God has issued in the past, while Hebrews 4:3 shows the reward that comes to those who do have faith in God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 95:11: Therefore I swore in my wrath, “They shall not enter my rest.” | Both passages refer to God's rest and are a warning not to harden one's heart against Him. Hebrews 4:5 is a quote from Psalm 95:11, which is a warning to the Israelites not to harden their hearts against God, or they will not enter into His rest. Psalm 95:11 is a reminder to the Israelites of the consequences of hardening their hearts against God, which is that they will not enter into His rest. |
| Hebrews 3:11: As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest.’” | Both passages refer to God's promise of rest for those who believe in Him. Hebrews 4:5 is a reference to Hebrews 3:11, which speaks of God's wrath and His promise that those who do not believe in Him will not enter His rest. Hebrews 4:5 is a reminder that God's promise still stands and that those who do not believe will not enter His rest. |
| Hebrews 4:3: For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest,’” although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. | Both passages in Hebrews 4 are referring to the concept of entering God's rest. The first passage, Hebrews 4:5, is making a contrast between those who do not enter God's rest, and the second passage, Hebrews 4:3, is making the point that those who have believed can enter God's rest. This is based on the promise that God made to those who believe in him, even though his works were finished from the foundation of the world. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of rest that You have promised us. Help us to trust in You and Your promises, so that we may enter into Your rest. We know that without faith, it is impossible to please You.
We are thankful for the reminder that You have given us in Hebrews 4:5 that You will not allow us to enter into Your rest if we do not have faith. Help us to have the faith to enter into Your rest, so that we may be at peace and dwell in Your presence.
We seek Your guidance as we strive to be obedient to Your will and to remain in Your rest. Grant us the strength and courage to stay in Your presence, and to remain in Your rest.
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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