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 this we will do if God permits.
The cross references for Hebrews 6:3 all emphasize the importance of submitting to God's will and trusting in His plan. They all emphasize the need to acknowledge that our plans and desires are subject to God's will, and that we should not presume to know or control what will happen in the future. Instead, we should humbly accept that God's will is sovereign, and trust that He will provide for us in His own time and way.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Acts 18:21: But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus. | Both passages demonstrate the importance of God's will in the lives of believers. Hebrews 6:3 emphasizes that believers should only take action if God permits, showing that God's will is the ultimate authority in our lives. Acts 18:21 shows the apostle Paul's commitment to God's will, as he states that he will only return to Ephesus if God wills it. This passage reveals the importance of seeking God's will in all of our decisions. |
| Romans 15:32: so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. | Both passages emphasize the importance of God's will in our lives. Hebrews 6:3 states that we can only do the will of God if He permits it, showing that we are dependent on Him. Romans 15:32 expresses the hope that Paul can come to the church with joy, with the understanding that it is only by God's will that he is able to do so. |
| 1 Corinthians 4:19: But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. | Both passages emphasize the importance of submitting to the will of God. Hebrews 6:3 reminds us that we should only act if God permits, while 1 Corinthians 4:19 emphasizes the importance of waiting for God's timing and not rushing ahead of Him. This is a reminder that we should never take matters into our own hands and instead trust in God's good and perfect timing. |
| 1 Corinthians 16:7: For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. | Both passages refer to God's role in allowing us to do things. In Hebrews 6:3, the author acknowledges that we can only do something if God permits it. Similarly, 1 Corinthians 16:7 states that Paul cannot visit the Corinthians unless the Lord permits it. Both passages emphasize the need to recognize the sovereignty of God in our lives and to be mindful of His will in our decisions. |
| James 4:15: Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of recognizing God's will in our lives. Hebrews 6:3 states that we should only act if God permits, while James 4:15 encourages us to acknowledge God's will in our plans by saying, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” This highlights the importance of submitting to God's plan for our lives and trusting that He will guide us. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the blessings You give us and the freedom You grant us to live our lives according to Your will. We ask that You grant us the wisdom to understand Your will and the strength to follow it.
Help us to recognize that our plans are subject to Your will and may be changed at any time. Give us the courage to accept Your will, even when it is different from our own. Let us remember to seek Your will in all our decisions, and to trust You with the outcome.
We ask that You guide us in our journey and grant us the grace to accept Your will. May we always seek to glorify You in all that we do.
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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