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 a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
These cross references all relate to the idea of a will or covenant taking effect only at death. Genesis 48:21 references the idea of a promise made by a dying person, John 14:27 speaks of the peace that comes after death, and Galatians 3:15 emphasizes that a covenant is unchangeable once it has been ratified. All of these passages point to the idea that a will or covenant is not in effect until the one who made it has passed away.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 48:21: Then Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you again to the land of your fathers. | Both passages discuss the idea of death and its implications. In Hebrews 9:17, the author explains that a will only takes effect upon the death of the one who made it. In Genesis 48:21, Jacob is about to die and he uses his last words to assure Joseph that even after his death, God will continue to be with Joseph and will bring him back to the land of his fathers. |
| John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. | Both passages focus on the peace and comfort that Jesus gives to his followers. Hebrews 9:17 explains that the will of a person takes effect only after death, which could be seen as a reminder that Jesus's will will be fulfilled only through his death and resurrection. John 14:27 emphasizes the peace that Jesus gives to his followers, providing assurance that the promises of his will will be fulfilled. |
| Galatians 3:15: To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. | Both passages discuss the importance of the finality of a will or covenant. Hebrews 9:17 explains that a will only takes effect when the person who wrote it dies, as it is not valid while they are still alive. Galatians 3:15 uses a human example to explain that once a covenant is ratified, no one can annul or add to it. These two passages both emphasize the importance of the finality of a will or covenant. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your will and the promises You have made to us. We thank You for the assurance that You will be with us always, even in death. Help us to trust in You and Your promises when our hearts are troubled and afraid. Help us to remember that Your covenant with us is unchangeable, and that it will never be annulled or added to. Give us peace and comfort in knowing that You are with us always. 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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