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 I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”
These cross references all relate to the theme of God's mercy and forgiveness. They show that God is willing to forgive our sins and forget them when we repent and turn to Him. They also emphasize the need for us to confess our sins and receive His forgiveness. Finally, they emphasize the power of Christ's sacrifice to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Isaiah 43:25: “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. | Both passages emphasize God's willingness to forgive sins. In Hebrews 8:12, the author reminds the reader that God will be merciful and will not remember the sins of the people. Isaiah 43:25 also highlights God's mercy, as the Lord declares that He will blot out transgressions and will not remember the sins of His people. This is a reminder of the grace and love that God has for His people, and that He is willing to forgive us when we turn to Him. |
| Micah 7:19: He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. | Both passages speak to God's compassion and mercy towards his people. Hebrews 8:12 states that God will be merciful towards our iniquities and will remember our sins no more. Micah 7:19 further emphasizes this point by declaring that God will have compassion on us and will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. This emphasizes the idea that God will forgive and forget our sins, showing his great mercy and compassion. |
| Romans 11:27: “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” | Both passages refer to God's covenant with His people. In Hebrews 8:12, God promises to be merciful and to no longer remember their sins, while in Romans 11:27, He promises to take away their sins. This is an assurance that God will remain faithful to His covenant with His people and will forgive their transgressions. |
| Hebrews 10:16-17: “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,” then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” | Both passages emphasize the mercy of God and His promise to forgive and forget our sins. Hebrews 8:12 speaks of God's promise to be merciful toward our iniquities and to remember our sins no more. Hebrews 10:16-17 further reinforces this promise, stating that God will put His laws on our hearts and write them on our minds, and that He will remember our sins and lawless deeds no more. |
| 1 John 1:7-9: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. | Both passages discuss how believers can be forgiven of their sins. Hebrews 8:12 emphasizes that God is merciful and will forgive the sins of believers. 1 John 1:7-9 explains that when believers confess their sins and walk in the light, Jesus' blood cleanses them from all unrighteousness and God is faithful and just to forgive them. |
Heavenly Father,
We come to You with humble hearts, thankful for Your mercy and grace. We thank You for Your promise to forgive our sins and to remember them no more. We know that You are faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Help us to walk in the light, seeking to have fellowship with You and with one another. Help us to confess our sins and to turn away from our lawless deeds.
We thank You for the hope that You provide us through Your Son, Jesus. May we live our lives in a way that reflects Your love and mercy.
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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