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.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
These cross references all point to the same overall theme: the fear of God. They emphasize the power and authority of God, and the consequences of disobeying Him. They also emphasize the importance of fearing God and respecting His commands, as opposed to fearing man and the consequences of disobeying him. Ultimately, these cross references remind us that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, and that we should always strive to live in accordance with His will.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 76:7: But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? | Both passages emphasize the power and fear of God. Hebrews 10:31 warns that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, emphasizing the power and judgement of God. Psalm 76:7 expresses awe at the power of God, noting that no one can stand before Him when His anger is roused. |
| Isaiah 33:14: The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless: “Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?” | Both passages speak to the fear of God's judgment. Hebrews 10:31 warns that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, illustrating the consequences of disregarding God's law. Isaiah 33:14 reinforces this point by describing the fear of the godless when they contemplate the consuming fire of God's wrath. |
| Matthew 10:28: And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. | Both passages discuss the concept of fear and its implications. Hebrews 10:31 emphasizes the importance of fearing God, as He is the only one who can truly judge us and punish us. Matthew 10:28 cautions against being afraid of people, as they can only kill the body and not the soul. Instead, it encourages us to fear God, as He is the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell. |
| Luke 12:5: But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! | Both passages emphasize the importance of fearing God. Hebrews 10:31 warns us that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, emphasizing the power and justice of God. Luke 12:5 adds to this by telling us to fear God, who has the authority to cast people into hell after they have died. This further emphasizes the power and authority of the Lord. |
| Hebrews 12:29: for our God is a consuming fire. | Both passages refer to the power and holiness of God. Hebrews 10:31 warns us of the fear of falling into the hands of God, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and obedience. Hebrews 12:29 further emphasizes this point by describing God as a consuming fire, which symbolizes both the power and holiness of God. |
Heavenly Father, we come before You with reverence and awe. We acknowledge that You are a God of justice and wrath, and that You will not be mocked. We are humbled by Your power and the fear of Your judgment. Help us to remember that You are also a God of love and mercy, and that You desire to save us from our sins. We thank You for the grace and forgiveness You offer us through Jesus Christ. May we live in such a way that we never need to fear Your judgment, but instead can always trust in Your love. 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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