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.
He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.
These cross references all relate to the faith and trust that Abraham had in God's promises. Abraham was willing to offer up his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice, trusting that God could raise him from the dead if necessary. This faith is also seen in Sarah, who was able to conceive a child in her old age, and in the power of God to do far more than we can ask or imagine. Finally, the references to Abraham's descendants show the power of God to bring life out of death and to fulfill his promises.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 22:4-5: On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” | Both passages demonstrate Abraham's faith in God. In Hebrews 11:19, Abraham's faith is demonstrated by his belief that God could raise Isaac from the dead, even though it turned out to be figurative. In Genesis 22:4-5, Abraham's faith is demonstrated by his willingness to sacrifice his son, trusting that God would provide a way out. |
| Genesis 22:13: And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. | Both passages demonstrate the faith and obedience of Abraham. In Hebrews 11:19, Abraham believed that God was powerful enough to raise Isaac from the dead, and even though he was figuratively taken back from the dead, his faith was still strong. In Genesis 22:13, Abraham was willing to offer up his son as a burnt offering. This act of obedience showed his trust in God and his faith in the Lord's plan. |
| Matthew 9:28: When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” | Both passages demonstrate the belief that God is capable of performing miracles. In Hebrews 11:19, Abraham trusts that God can bring his son Isaac back from the dead. In Matthew 9:28, Jesus asks two blind men if they believe He can heal them, and they respond with faith that He is able to do so. Both passages illustrate the power of God to do the impossible. |
| Romans 4:17-21: as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. | Both passages discuss Abraham's faith in God's promises. Hebrews 11:19 talks about how Abraham believed that God could raise Isaac from the dead. Romans 4:17-21 provides more detail about Abraham's faith, noting that he believed against hope that God would make him the father of many nations, despite his old age and Sarah's barrenness. In both passages, Abraham's faith is held up as an example of trusting in the promises of God. |
| Ephesians 3:20: Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, | Both passages refer to the power of God. Hebrews 11:19 refers to Abraham's faith in God's power to raise his son Isaac from the dead, while Ephesians 3:20 speaks to God's power to do far more than we can ask or think, according to the power at work within us. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son, trusting in God's power to raise him from the dead. Ephesians 3:20 speaks to the immeasurable power of God, which is far greater than anything we can ask or imagine. |
| Hebrews 11:11-12: By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. | Both passages refer to Abraham and Sarah's faith in God in the face of seemingly impossible odds. In Hebrews 11:19, Abraham's faith is demonstrated by his willingness to offer up his son Isaac in obedience to God, even considering that God could raise Isaac from the dead. In Hebrews 11:11–12, Sarah's faith is demonstrated by her ability to conceive a child even at her advanced age, trusting in the faithfulness of God's promise. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the faith of Abraham, who trusted You even when it seemed impossible. He believed that You were able to raise Isaac from the dead. We thank You for the example of Sarah, who trusted You even when she was past the age of bearing children. And we thank You for the power of Your Spirit that is at work within us, enabling us to do far more than we can ask or think.
We ask that You would give us the same faith and trust in You as Abraham and Sarah had. Help us to believe that You are able to do all things, even when it seems impossible. Guide us in our daily lives and help us to rely on You for all our needs.
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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