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, “Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay;
These cross references all relate to the theme of waiting for the Lord's coming. They emphasize the need for patience and faith, as well as the assurance that He will come soon. They also encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to not grumble against one another, as the Lord is watching and will bring justice to those who are righteous. Finally, they express a longing for the Lord's coming and a desire to see Him soon.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 26:20: Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the fury has passed by. | Both passages refer to a time of waiting for God's coming. Hebrews 10:37 encourages believers to be patient and wait for the coming of the Lord, as He will not delay. Isaiah 26:20 speaks of a time of hiding and waiting until the Lord's fury has passed. This is a reminder of the Lord's justice and the importance of seeking refuge in Him. |
| Habakkuk 2:3-4: For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. | Both passages emphasize the idea that God's timing is perfect, and that we must have faith and trust in Him. Hebrews 10:37 speaks of the coming one, who will not delay, while Habakkuk 2:3-4 encourages us to wait for the vision that God has promised, because it will surely come in its appointed time. Lastly, Habakkuk 2:4 reminds us that the righteous shall live by faith, which is an important part of trusting in God's timing. |
| Luke 18:8: I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” | Both passages emphasize the idea that Jesus will come quickly and unexpectedly. Hebrews 10:37 speaks of the coming one who will not delay, while Luke 18:8 speaks of Jesus' justice being given speedily. Luke 18:8 also poses the question of whether Jesus will find faith on earth when he returns. |
| James 5:7-9: Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. | Both passages refer to the coming of the Lord. Hebrews 10:37 emphasizes the fact that the coming of the Lord will not be delayed, while James 5:7–9 encourages believers to be patient and to establish their hearts in anticipation of the Lord's coming. The passage in James also warns against grumbling against one another, as the Judge is standing at the door. |
| Revelation 22:20: He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! | Both passages emphasize the imminent return of Jesus. Hebrews 10:37 speaks of the coming one who will not delay, while Revelation 22:20 is a direct call to Jesus to come soon. The urgency of Jesus' return is further emphasized in Revelation 22:20 with the plea, "Come, Lord Jesus!" |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your promise that the coming one will come and will not delay. We pray that You would give us grace to wait patiently and faithfully for Your return. Help us to take refuge in You and to trust in Your faithfulness. Give us courage to live faithfully even in the face of opposition and difficulty.
We pray for Your justice to come speedily and for faith to remain on the earth. Help us to be patient in waiting for You and to establish our hearts for Your coming. May we be a people who do not grumble against one another, but instead stand together in hope and anticipation for Your return.
We eagerly await Your coming, Lord Jesus. 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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