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 whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.
The cross references for Hebrews 4:10 all relate to the idea of rest and ceasing from labor. They emphasize the idea that when we enter God's rest, we are able to lay down the burdens of our labor and find peace in Him. The references also point to the idea that Jesus has done the work of atonement for us, and that through Him, we can find rest and salvation. Finally, the references also point to the idea that our works will be rewarded, and that those who die in the Lord will find rest from their labors.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| John 19:30: When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. | Both passages speak of Jesus' work on the cross and how it relates to God's rest. Hebrews 4:10 speaks of how God rested from his works, and how those who enter his rest have done the same. John 19:30 speaks of Jesus' work on the cross being complete, and how he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. This signifies that Jesus' work was finished and that his sacrifice was accepted by God. |
| Hebrews 1:3: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, | Both passages discuss the power and authority of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:10 speaks of how Jesus rested from his works, just as God did from his. Hebrews 1:3 further elaborates on the power of Jesus, emphasizing his role in upholding the universe and his ultimate authority to make purification for sins and sit at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| Hebrews 4:3-4: 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. For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” | Both passages reference the idea of God's rest. Hebrews 4:10 states that those who have entered God's rest have also rested from their works, just as God did from His. Hebrews 4:3-4 explains that those who have believed in God are able to enter that rest, which is a reference to the seventh day of creation when God rested from His works. Finally, the passage quotes God's words from somewhere else that He did indeed rest on the seventh day from all His works. |
| Hebrews 10:12: But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, | Both passages refer to the idea of rest. Hebrews 4:10 speaks of entering God's rest, which means resting from our works as God did from his. Hebrews 10:12 speaks of Christ offering a single sacrifice for sins, and then sitting down at the right hand of God. This is an image of rest and peace, as Christ has completed his work of salvation. |
| 1 Peter 4:1-2: Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. | Both passages refer to the concept of rest from works. Hebrews 4:10 speaks of God's rest from his works, implying that we should also rest from our works. 1 Peter 4:1–2 speaks of ceasing from sin in order to live for the will of God, which can be seen as a type of rest from our works. Ultimately, both passages are encouraging us to rest from our works and live for God's will. |
| Revelation 14:13: And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” | Both passages emphasize the idea of rest from labor. Hebrews 4:10 speaks of a rest from works that is similar to the rest God took after creating the world. Revelation 14:13 speaks of a rest from labor that is available to those who die in the Lord. This rest is a blessed one, as it brings with it the assurance that their deeds will follow them. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the finished work of Jesus on the cross, and for the rest that You offer us through His sacrifice. Help us to trust in You, and to be obedient to Your will. Give us strength to put aside our human passions and to live for You alone.
We thank You for the rest You provide, and for the assurance that our deeds will follow us. May we find rest and peace in You, and may our lives be a reflection of Your glory.
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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