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 we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
The cross references for Hebrews 10:39 emphasize the importance of faith and perseverance. They emphasize the idea that faith in God and obedience to His commandments are essential for salvation. They also highlight the consequences of not having faith and not obeying God's commands. Finally, they emphasize the importance of prayer and the power of God to forgive sins and grant life. These cross references all relate to the idea that faith and perseverance are necessary for preserving our souls and obtaining salvation.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 15:11: “I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not performed my commandments.” And Samuel was angry, and he cried to the Lord all night. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith and obedience. Hebrews 10:39 teaches that faith and obedience are necessary to preserve our souls, while 1 Samuel 15:11 shows that Saul's lack of faith and obedience was displeasing to God and caused Samuel to cry out to the Lord in anger. |
| Mark 16:16: Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in salvation. Hebrews 10:39 encourages believers to have faith and persevere in order to preserve their souls. Mark 16:16 reveals that faith is necessary for salvation, as those who believe and are baptized will be saved, while those who do not believe will be condemned. |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:12-14: in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in order to be saved. Hebrews 10:39 encourages believers to have faith and preserve their souls, while 2 Thessalonians 2:12-14 emphasizes the consequences of not believing the truth, and the importance of believing in the truth of the gospel in order to be called by God and obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 1 Peter 1:5: who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. | Both passages discuss the importance of faith in the preservation of our souls. Hebrews 10:39 speaks of having faith and preserving our souls, while 1 Peter 1:5 speaks of being guarded through faith for a salvation that will be revealed in the last time. This reveals that faith is a key factor in the preservation of our souls, and that it will ultimately lead to salvation. |
| 1 John 5:5: Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus as the Son of God in order to gain salvation. Hebrews 10:39 encourages believers to have faith and persevere in order to save their souls. 1 John 5:5 states that faith in Jesus is necessary to overcome the world and achieve salvation. |
| 1 John 5:16: If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. | Both passages address the importance of faith in preserving souls. Hebrews 10:39 emphasizes the importance of having faith and how it can save us from destruction. 1 John 5:16 speaks about the power of prayer and how it can bring life to those who have committed sins that do not lead to death. However, it also mentions that there are some sins that lead to death, and for these we should not pray. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of salvation that You have given us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You for the promise of eternal life and for the assurance that You will preserve our souls.
Help us to always remember that faith in You is the only way to be saved. May we never shrink back from following You and may we always strive to live according to Your commandments.
We ask that You give us the strength to overcome any temptation or sin that may lead us away from You. May we be guarded by Your power and faith so that we can be ready to receive the glory of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ. 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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