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.
sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
These cross references all relate to the idea of suffering and persecution for the sake of one's faith. They speak of standing firm in the face of adversity and being willing to endure reproach and affliction for the sake of the gospel. They also speak of being united with others who suffer in the same way, and of standing together in solidarity against opposition. Finally, they speak of being willing to imitate the example of those who have gone before us, and to take comfort in the knowledge that God will vindicate us in the end.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 74:22: Arise, O God, defend your cause; remember how the foolish scoff at you all the day! | Both passages speak to the experience of suffering for one's faith. Hebrews 10:33 describes how believers can be publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and can even become partners with those who experience similar treatment. Psalm 74:22 calls on God to arise and defend His cause, remembering how the foolish scoff at Him all the day. |
| Isaiah 51:7: “Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. | Both passages emphasize the importance of not being discouraged by the reproach of others. Hebrews 10:33 encourages believers to be willing to endure public reproach and affliction and to stand in solidarity with those who are similarly treated. Isaiah 51:7 reminds believers to trust in the Lord's righteousness and not to be afraid of the reproach of others, no matter how severe. |
| 1 Corinthians 4:9: For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. | Both passages speak to the idea of persecution and suffering for the cause of Christ. Hebrews 10:33 emphasizes the idea of being partners with those who are persecuted, while 1 Corinthians 4:9 speaks to the idea of being a spectacle to the world, angels, and men for the cause of Christ. This concept of persecution is not a new one as it is seen throughout the Bible as a cost of discipleship. |
| Philippians 1:7: It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. | Both passages describe the shared experiences of those who are partakers of grace. Hebrews 10:33 speaks to the idea of being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and how those who experience this are partners with each other. Philippians 1:7 discusses how Paul felt about his fellow believers, as they were partakers with him of grace, both in his imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. |
| Philippians 4:14: Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. | Both passages address the idea of helping those who are suffering. Hebrews 10:33 speaks of being exposed to public reproach and affliction and being a partner with those who are suffering. Philippians 4:14 speaks of sharing in someone else's trouble, showing kindness and compassion towards those who are suffering. |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:14: For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, | Both passages discuss the importance of being willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel. Hebrews 10:33 emphasizes that the faithful should be willing to suffer alongside those who are persecuted, while 1 Thessalonians 2:14 encourages believers to imitate the churches of Judea, who suffered persecution from both Jews and their own countrymen. This provides an example of how believers should be willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the example of Your saints who have gone before us and endured reproach and affliction for Your Name’s sake. We thank You for Your faithfulness to defend Your cause and Your people. Help us to remember that the reproach of man is nothing compared to Your glory, and that You are with us in all of our troubles.
We ask that You would give us the courage to stand firm in our faith, even when we face ridicule and opposition. Help us to imitate the churches of Judea and remain steadfast in our commitment to You, no matter the cost.
We thank You for Your grace and for the fellowship we have with one another in the gospel. May we share each other’s burdens and joys, and may we find strength and comfort in Your presence.
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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