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.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
The cross references all point to the idea of having confidence in approaching God and being able to receive his mercy and grace. They emphasize the importance of prayer, faith, and trusting in God's promises. They also emphasize the idea that God is our helper and that we should not be afraid of what man can do to us. All of these themes are present in Hebrews 4:16, which encourages us to draw near to God with confidence so that we can receive his mercy and grace.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 55:6-7: “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. | Both passages emphasize the importance of turning to God in prayer. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to draw near to God in prayer, confident that we will receive mercy and grace. Isaiah 55:6-7 reminds us to seek the Lord while He is near, and to turn away from wickedness and unrighteousness so that God may have compassion on us and abundantly pardon us. |
| Ephesians 3:12: in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in approaching God. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to draw near to God's throne with confidence, knowing that we will receive mercy and grace in our time of need. Ephesians 3:12 reminds us that because of our faith in Jesus, we have boldness and access to God with confidence. |
| Philippians 4:6-7: do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. | Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer in the life of a believer. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to come before God's throne of grace with confidence and receive His mercy and grace. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us to make our requests known to God in prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, and to trust in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. |
| Hebrews 7:25: Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. | Both passages emphasize the importance of drawing near to God. In Hebrews 4:16, the author encourages us to draw near to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace. In Hebrews 7:25, the author explains that Jesus is able to save us to the utmost when we draw near to God through him. Jesus is always interceding for us, so we can approach God with confidence. |
| Hebrews 10:19-23: Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. | Both passages emphasize the importance of drawing near to God in faith. Hebrews 4:16 encourages believers to approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that they may receive mercy and find grace to help in times of need. Hebrews 10:19–23 further encourages believers to enter the holy places through the blood of Jesus, and to draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, holding fast to their confession of hope. |
| Hebrews 13:6: So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” | Both passages emphasize the importance of relying on God for help and protection. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to turn to the throne of grace in times of need, trusting that we will receive mercy and grace. Hebrews 13:6 reminds us that the Lord is our helper and that we should not be afraid of what man can do to us. |
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with confidence, trusting in Your mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. We seek You, Lord, and ask that You would forgive us of our sins and abundantly pardon us. We have boldness and access to come to You through our faith in Jesus, and we thank You for the new and living way that He opened for us.
We come to You with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. We cling to the confession of our hope without wavering, knowing that You are faithful to keep Your promises.
Help us to not be anxious about anything, but to trust in You and make our requests known to You in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. Fill us with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, so that we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
We thank You for Your mercy, grace, and love, and for the assurance of Your presence and help in our lives. 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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