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.
then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”
These cross references relate to Hebrews 10:17 by emphasizing the idea of God's graciousness and forgiveness. In both of the cross references, God promises to forgive the sins of His people and to remember them no more. This is an important theme throughout the Bible, and it is reiterated in Hebrews 10:17. Ultimately, these cross references point to the mercy and grace of God, which is available to all who believe in Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah 31:34: And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” | Both passages refer to God's promise to forgive sins and remember them no more. In Hebrews 10:17, the author is referencing the promise made in Jeremiah 31:34 that God will forgive the sins of his people and no longer remember them. Jeremiah 31:34 also explains that God's forgiveness will be so complete that all will know him, from the least to the greatest. |
| Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” | Both passages refer to God's promise to forgive and forget the sins of His people. Hebrews 10:17 speaks of God's willingness to remember their sins and lawless deeds no more, while Hebrews 8:12 states that God will be merciful toward their iniquities and will not remember their sins. This is an assurance that God's forgiveness is complete and everlasting and that He will not hold past sins against His people. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your mercy and grace. We know that You are a forgiving God and that You remember our sins no more. We are grateful for Your promise to forgive our iniquities and to never bring them up against us. Help us to remember that You are always ready to forgive us and to restore us, no matter how far we have strayed from You. We pray that we would always turn to You in our times of need, knowing that You will always be there for us. 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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