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 by it the people of old received their commendation.
These cross references relate to Hebrews 11:2 by emphasizing the importance of faith. Both references show how faith is commended by God and how it can lead to righteousness. They also show how faith can lead to a reward, even if it is not received in this life. In this way, the cross references emphasize the importance of faith in the life of a believer.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Hebrews 11:4: By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. | Both passages speak to the power of faith in the life of a believer. Hebrews 11:2 emphasizes that faith is what brings commendation from God, and Hebrews 11:4 provides an example of this in the story of Abel. Abel was commended as righteous by God for offering a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, and even though he died, his faith still speaks through his example. |
| Hebrews 11:39: And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, | Both passages discuss the faith of the people of old. Hebrews 11:2 mentions that these people of old received their commendation through faith. Hebrews 11:39 further explains that although these people were commended for their faith, they did not receive what was promised. This indicates that faith is necessary for commendation, but does not necessarily guarantee the fulfillment of God’s promises. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the great faith of those who have gone before us, and for the example they have set for us to follow. We ask that You give us the grace and strength to live a life of faith, just as Abel, who was commended by You for his sacrifice. We ask that You help us to remain faithful in our trials, even when we do not receive what was promised, and that You use our faith to speak to others even in death. We pray this 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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