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.
so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.
These cross references all relate to Hebrews 6:18 in that they emphasize God's faithfulness and reliability. They show that God is trustworthy and will not lie or change his mind, and that his promises are sure and unchangeable. These verses also provide encouragement to those who have fled for refuge, reminding them that they can have hope and trust in God's promises.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Numbers 23:19: God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? | Both passages emphasize the truth that God does not lie and that He will always follow through on His promises. Hebrews 6:18 is a reminder to those who have taken refuge in God to have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope that has been set before them. Numbers 23:19 emphasizes that God is not like a man who lies or changes his mind; He will always fulfill His promises. |
| Joshua 20:3: that the manslayer who strikes any person without intent or unknowingly may flee there. They shall be for you a refuge from the avenger of blood. | Both passages are talking about the concept of refuge. In Hebrews 6:18, the idea of refuge is related to having a strong hope in God and His promises. In Joshua 20:3, the idea of refuge is related to the city of refuge, which was a place for those who had committed manslaughter to flee to in order to avoid the avenger of blood. |
| 1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have regret.” | Both passages demonstrate the truth of God's character and His faithfulness. Hebrews 6:18 speaks to the unchangeable nature of God's truth, and the strong encouragement it brings to believers who have fled for refuge. 1 Samuel 15:29 emphasizes that the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for He is not a man. This further emphasizes the fact that God is faithful and will not change His promises. |
| Psalm 46:1: To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. | Both passages emphasize the hope and refuge that God provides. Hebrews 6:18 reflects on the two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, which provides strong encouragement for us to hold fast to the hope set before us. Psalm 46:1 affirms that God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble. |
| Romans 3:4: By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.” | Both passages emphasize the truth and reliability of God's promises. Hebrews 6:18 highlights the unchangeable nature of God's promises, which gives us the strength and confidence to cling to the hope He has set before us. Romans 3:4 states that God is true even if everyone else is a liar, and that He will prevail when judged. |
| 2 Timothy 2:13: if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself. | Both passages emphasize the faithfulness of God. Hebrews 6:18 speaks of two unchangeable things that God has established, which provide strong encouragement to those who have fled to Him. In 2 Timothy 2:13, Paul reminds us that even if we are faithless, God remains faithful; He is not capable of denying Himself. |
| Titus 1:2: in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began | Both passages emphasize the faithfulness of God and his promises. Hebrews 6:18 encourages believers to cling to the hope of eternal life, which God has promised and can never lie about. Titus 1:2 further affirms this promise, noting that it was given before the ages began. This reinforces the idea that God's promises are reliable and trustworthy. |
Dear Lord,
We thank you for your faithfulness and for the unchangeable truth that you have set before us. We thank you for being our refuge and strength, and for providing us with a place to flee for safety. We thank you for never lying or regretting your words, and for always being true to yourself.
Grant us the courage to hold fast to the hope you have set before us, and to remain faithful even when we are faithless. Help us to trust in your promises and to rely on your Word.
We ask all this 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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