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.
By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.
These cross references all relate to the theme of faith. Abraham's faith is demonstrated in his willingness to leave his homeland and travel to a foreign land, trusting that God would keep his promise to him and his descendants. This faith is further highlighted in the references to his tent and altar, which demonstrate his commitment to living in the Promised Land and worshipping God despite being a foreigner there. Finally, the reference to Hebrews 6:17 shows how God's promise to Abraham was so important that He even swore an oath to ensure that it would be kept.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 12:8: From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord. | Both passages describe the journeys of Abraham, the father of faith. Hebrews 11:9 highlights Abraham's faith-filled journey to the Promised Land, where he lived with his son Isaac and grandson Jacob in tents. Genesis 12:8 further details Abraham's migration to the hill country east of Bethel, where he pitched his tent and built an altar to the Lord. This altar serves as a physical reminder of Abraham's faithfulness to God and his commitment to the Promised Land. |
| Genesis 13:3: And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, | Both passages refer to Abraham's journey to the Promised Land. Hebrews 11:9 explains that Abraham went to the Promised Land by faith and lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who were also heirs of the promise. Genesis 13:3 describes the specific route Abraham took, from the Negeb as far as Bethel, where his tent had been at the beginning of his journey. |
| Genesis 13:18: So Abram moved his tent and came and settled by the oaks of Mamre, which are at Hebron, and there he built an altar to the Lord. | Both passages discuss Abraham's faith in the Lord, and his willingness to obey God's call. Hebrews 11:9 explains that Abraham was obedient in his faith by going to live in the land of promise, even though it was a foreign land, and he shared that promise with his son Isaac and grandson Jacob. Genesis 13:18 further explains that Abraham's faith was demonstrated by his willingness to move his tent and settle near Hebron, where he built an altar to the Lord. |
| Genesis 18:9: They said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “She is in the tent.” | Both passages refer to the same event in which Abraham and Sarah are visited by three angels. In Hebrews 11:9, the author is emphasizing Abraham's faith in God's promise to him, which is why he chose to live in a foreign land, with Isaac and Jacob, as heirs of the same promise. In Genesis 18:9, Sarah is mentioned as being in the tent, indicating that she was also part of the promise. |
| Hebrews 6:17: So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, | Both passages reference the promises of God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Hebrews 11:9 speaks of Abraham's faith in God's promise, which led him to move to the land of promise, living in tents with his heirs. Hebrews 6:17 further emphasizes the unchangeable character of God's promise by adding that He guaranteed it with an oath. |
Lord God, we thank You for Your faithfulness and Your promises. We thank You for the example of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who all lived in faith, trusting in You and Your promises. We thank You for the reminder that You are a God of grace and mercy, and that Your love is unchangeable.
Help us to trust You and to live in faith, no matter what our circumstances may be. Give us the courage to follow Your will and to live in obedience, even when it is difficult. Remind us that You are always with us, and that Your promises are sure.
We pray this in the precious 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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