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 people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.
These cross references all relate to the idea of seeking a heavenly homeland. They emphasize the idea that our earthly home is temporary and that we should strive for a better, heavenly home. They also emphasize the idea of hope and longing for something better, as well as the idea of being redeemed and adopted as sons of God. All of these themes are present in Hebrews 11:14, and the cross references serve to further emphasize the idea of seeking a heavenly homeland.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Romans 8:23-25: And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. | Both passages refer to the Christian hope of salvation. Hebrews 11:14 speaks of the Christian's search for a homeland, which is ultimately found in the hope of salvation. Romans 8:23-25 speaks of the hope of redemption and the patience required to wait for it, as it is something unseen. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:18-5:7: as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. | Both passages emphasize the importance of looking beyond the temporal and focusing on the eternal. Hebrews 11:14 encourages us to seek a homeland that is not of this world, while 2 Corinthians 4:18-5:7 reminds us that our earthly home is transient, and that we can look forward to the eternal dwelling that God has prepared for us. In this way, we can be clothed in life, rather than be found naked in death. |
| Philippians 1:23: I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. | Both passages address the longing for a better place. Hebrews 11:14 speaks of a longing for a homeland, suggesting that the current home is not perfect and that a better home is desired. Philippians 1:23 speaks of the desire to depart this world and be with Christ, suggesting that the current world is not perfect and that a better place is desired. |
| Hebrews 11:16: But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. | Both passages in Hebrews 11 discuss the search for a homeland. In verse 14, the author speaks of people who are seeking a homeland, and in verse 16, they are said to desire a better country, a heavenly one. God has prepared a city for them, and is not ashamed to be called their God. |
| Hebrews 13:14: For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. | Both passages emphasize the idea of looking forward to a better home. Hebrews 11:14 speaks of people seeking a homeland, highlighting the idea that this life is not our ultimate home. Hebrews 13:14 further emphasizes this thought, saying that we have no lasting city here on earth but rather are looking to the city that is to come. This idea of hope in a better future home is a prominent theme throughout the Bible. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the hope that You have given us in Jesus. We confess that we are often tempted to look to the things that are seen, instead of the things that are unseen. We know that our earthly home is temporary, and that our true home is in heaven. Help us to remember that You have prepared a city for us, and that it is far better than anything we could find here on earth.
We pray that You would give us strength and courage to wait patiently for our heavenly home, and to trust You in all of our circumstances. We ask that You would fill us with Your Spirit, so that we may have the hope and assurance that You will never leave us or forsake us.
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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