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.
See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.
The cross references for Hebrews 12:25 emphasize the importance of listening to God's warnings and following His instructions. They demonstrate that when we fail to heed God's warnings, we will not be able to escape the consequences. These references also point to the fact that God has consistently provided warnings throughout history and that He will continue to do so in the future. Additionally, these references show the importance of faith in God and trusting in His promises. Finally, the references emphasize the seriousness of disregarding God's warnings and the need to take them seriously.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Exodus 20:22: And the Lord said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the people of Israel: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have talked with you from heaven. | Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to God's commands. In Hebrews 12:25, the author is warning against refusing God's word, as those who refused him on earth did not escape punishment. Exodus 20:22 shows God's direct communication with Moses, emphasizing the importance of listening to God's commands from heaven. |
| 2 Timothy 4:4: and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. | Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to God's word. Hebrews 12:25 warns of the consequences of rejecting God's warnings, while 2 Timothy 4:4 cautions against turning away from listening to the truth and following myths instead. This emphasizes the importance of staying true to God's word and not straying from it. |
| Hebrews 2:1-3: Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, | Both passages emphasize the importance of heeding God's warnings. Hebrews 12:25 warns that if people refused to listen to God's warning on earth, they will not escape His judgment. Hebrews 2:1–3 stresses the importance of paying attention to God's salvation and not neglecting it, as it is reliable and disobedience will be punished. |
| Hebrews 8:5: They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” | Both passages refer to the importance of following God's instructions. Hebrews 12:25 warns us not to reject God's instructions, as those who refused to listen to God on earth did not escape his judgment. Hebrews 8:5 speaks of the importance of following God's pattern in our lives, as Moses was instructed to make the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain. This emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions in our lives. |
| Hebrews 10:28-29: Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? | Both passages refer to the consequences of rejecting God's warnings. Hebrews 12:25 warns that those who refuse to listen to God will not escape punishment, while Hebrews 10:28–29 emphasizes the severity of punishment for those who have rejected the Son of God and profaned the blood of the covenant. The consequences of rejecting God's warnings are therefore both severe and unavoidable. |
| Hebrews 11:7: By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. | Both passages demonstrate the importance of responding to the warnings of God. In Hebrews 12:25, the author warns that if those who heard God's warnings on earth did not escape judgment, how much more so will those who reject His warnings from heaven. In Hebrews 11:7, the author points to Noah as an example of someone who responded to God's warnings, even though he could not see the events that were coming. By doing so, Noah condemned the world and became an heir of righteousness. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word and the warnings You have given us through Scripture. We thank You for Your faithfulness in speaking to us from heaven, and for Your patience with us as we strive to obey Your commands. Help us to pay closer attention to what we have heard, that we may not drift away from it. Give us the strength to reject the lies of this world, and to remain steadfast in our faith.
We also thank You for the example of Noah, who listened to Your warnings and acted in obedience. Help us to have the same faith and trust in You, that we may be righteous in Your sight.
We pray that You would give us the grace to remain faithful to You, and to never refuse Your voice. We ask that You would protect us from the consequences of our disobedience, and help us to escape the punishment that comes from rejecting You. 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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