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.
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised,
These cross references all relate to the idea of faith in the unseen. They all refer to people of faith who have not seen the promises of God fulfilled in their lifetime, but who have trusted in them nonetheless. The references emphasize the idea of faith in the unseen, of trusting in God even when the promises are not yet fulfilled, and of looking forward to the fulfillment of those promises in the future.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Luke 10:23-24: Then turning to the disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in the face of disappointment. Hebrews 11:39 states that even those commended through their faith did not receive what was promised. Luke 10:23-24 furthers this idea by noting that even prophets and kings desired to see and hear what the disciples saw and heard, yet they did not receive it. This is a reminder that faith is not always rewarded in this life, but God will ultimately fulfill the promises made to those who have faith. |
| Hebrews 11:2: For by it the people of old received their commendation. | Both passages demonstrate the power of faith in the lives of those in the Bible. Hebrews 11:39 shows that despite their faith, the people of old did not receive what was promised. Hebrews 11:2 reveals that their faith was the source of their commendation. In other words, faith was the foundation of the lives of the people of old, even if they did not receive the ultimate reward during their lives. |
| Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. | Both passages demonstrate the faith of those who lived before the fulfillment of God's promise. Hebrews 11:39 speaks of how these people, though commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised. Hebrews 11:13 further emphasizes the faith of these people, noting that they died without receiving the things promised, but still saw and greeted them from afar. This shows that despite not receiving the fulfillment of God's promises, they still held on to their faith. |
| 1 Peter 1:12: It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in God's promises. Hebrews 11:39 reminds us that even those commended through faith did not receive what was promised. This highlights the importance of trusting God even when we don't understand His plan. 1 Peter 1:12 reveals that God's promises were revealed to us through those who preached the good news. This passage emphasizes the importance of the divinely inspired message of the gospel and the role that it plays in understanding God's promises. |
Heavenly Father, we come to You today with a grateful heart for the faith You have given us. We thank You for the hope that You have promised us, even though we may not receive it in this life. We thank You for the example of the prophets and kings who desired to see what we see, and for the examples of those in Hebrews 11 who commended their faith. Help us to remember that we are strangers and exiles on this earth, and that our lives are ultimately serving You and not ourselves. Finally, we thank You for the good news of the Gospel that has been announced to us through the Holy Spirit. May we always be looking to You for hope and guidance. 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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