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.
but my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”
These cross references all relate to the idea of living by faith, which is the main theme of Hebrews 10:38. They all emphasize that faith is the only way to obtain righteousness and a relationship with God. They also warn against turning away from faith, as it will lead to destruction and despair. Finally, they emphasize the importance of repentance and restoration, even if one has fallen away, as faith is the only path to salvation.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 85:8: Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in God. Hebrews 10:38 warns against shrinking back from faith, or turning away from it, as it would displease God. Psalm 85:8 encourages faith in God, as He will speak peace to those who remain devoted to Him and not turn away from Him. |
| Habakkuk 2:4: “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith for the righteous to live. Hebrews 10:38 is a warning to believers not to shrink back from their faith, or else God will not have pleasure in them. Habakkuk 2:4 is a reminder that the righteous will only be able to live if they have faith, and that a puffed up soul is not upright in God's eyes. |
| Romans 1:17: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” | Both passages reference the same scripture from Habakkuk 2:4, which states that the righteous will live by faith. Hebrews 10:38 is a warning that if one shrinks back from faith, God will not be pleased. Romans 1:17 explains that it is through faith that God's righteousness is revealed, and it is by faith that the righteous will live. |
| Galatians 3:11: Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” | Both passages demonstrate the importance of faith for righteousness. Hebrews 10:38 emphasizes the importance of not shrinking back from faith, as God has no pleasure in those who do. Galatians 3:11 suggests that it is impossible to be justified before God through law, instead it is faith that allows one to be righteous. |
| Hebrews 6:4-6: For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith. Hebrews 10:38 states that if a person shrinks back from faith, God has no pleasure in them. Hebrews 6:4-6 warns that those who have known the truth and then reject it, it becomes impossible to restore them to repentance. This is because they are rejecting Jesus and the power of the age to come. |
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and for the wisdom You have given us through Your servants. We stand in awe of Your grace and mercy, and we thank You for the promise that the righteous shall live by faith.
Help us to stay rooted in faith, even when the path is difficult and our faith is tested. Remind us of the peace that comes from following You, and give us the strength to resist the temptation of turning back to folly.
Guide us in our walk of faith, and help us to remain strong in our faith even when we feel weak. Give us courage to face the struggles and trials of life, and keep us from falling away.
We pray this in the name of 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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