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 everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child.
The cross references for Hebrews 5:13 emphasize the importance of spiritual growth. They point to the need for believers to move beyond the basics of faith, and to mature in their understanding of the Word of God. In addition, they emphasize the importance of Scripture as a source of knowledge and wisdom, and the need to be discerning in the face of false teachings. Finally, they emphasize the importance of desiring and consuming spiritual truth, which will lead to salvation.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 28:9: “To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast? | Both passages refer to the idea of being "weaned from the milk," which is a metaphor for being mature in the faith. Hebrews 5:13 suggests that those who are still living on "milk," or basic teachings of the faith, are unskilled in the word of righteousness. Isaiah 28:9 questions to whom knowledge should be taught, implying that only mature believers should be taught more advanced teachings. |
| 1 Corinthians 14:20: Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. | Both passages emphasize the importance of spiritual maturity. Hebrews 5:13 suggests that those who rely on spiritual milk are unskilled in the word of righteousness and are still children. On the other hand, 1 Corinthians 14:20 encourages believers to be mature in their thinking, while still being infants in evil. This implies that believers should strive to grow in their knowledge of the word and in their faith. |
| Ephesians 4:14: so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. | Both passages discuss the importance of being mature in the word of righteousness. Hebrews 5:13 states that everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, indicating that one should strive to become more knowledgeable in the word of God. Ephesians 4:14 warns against being tossed to and fro by false doctrines, emphasizing the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Bible. |
| 2 Timothy 3:16: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, | Both passages emphasize the importance of Scripture in the life of a believer. Hebrews 5:13 speaks of the need for believers to grow in their understanding and application of Scripture, as those who remain on milk are considered unskilled in the word of righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 affirms the power of Scripture, declaring that it is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. |
| 1 Peter 2:2: Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— | Both passages refer to the spiritual nourishment of believers. Hebrews 5:13 suggests that those who are unskilled in righteousness are like children who need milk, while 1 Peter 2:2 encourages believers to long for the pure spiritual milk so they can grow in faith and be saved. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the wisdom it brings. Help us to be mature in our thinking and to be willing to learn from Your Word. Give us the strength to resist the lies of the world and to seek Your truth instead. Fill us with the desire to grow spiritually by drinking from the pure spiritual milk of Your Word. Grant us the wisdom to understand and apply Your Word to our lives, so that we may live in righteousness. 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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