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.
At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”
These cross references all relate to the idea of God shaking the heavens and the earth. They emphasize the power of God and His ability to bring about great change in the world. They also point to the fact that God is sovereign and can bring about both destruction and redemption. Finally, they point to the fact that God is always in control and that no matter how difficult the situation, He will ultimately be victorious.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Exodus 19:18: Now Mount Sinai was wrapped in smoke because the Lord had descended on it in fire. The smoke of it went up like the smoke of a kiln, and the whole mountain trembled greatly. | Both passages refer to God's presence on Mount Sinai. Hebrews 12:26 is a reminder of God's promise to shake the heavens and the earth once more, which is reminiscent of the events described in Exodus 19:18. In Exodus 19:18, we see God's presence on Mount Sinai, where the mountain trembled and was wrapped in smoke and fire. This is a powerful demonstration of God's power and authority. |
| Isaiah 2:19: And people shall enter the caves of the rocks and the holes of the ground, from before the terror of the Lord, and from the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. | Both passages refer to a time when the LORD will shake the earth, and the heavens, in a powerful display of his authority. Hebrews 12:26 speaks of a promise from the LORD that he will shake the earth and heavens once more. Isaiah 2:19 speaks of the terror of the LORD when he rises to terrify the earth, which is likely the same event described in Hebrews 12:26. |
| Isaiah 13:13: Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken out of its place, at the wrath of the Lord of hosts in the day of his fierce anger. | Both passages refer to the Lord shaking the heavens and the earth. Hebrews 12:26 is a reference to a promise that the Lord will shake the heavens and the earth once more. Isaiah 13:13 is a description of the Lord's wrath and how it will cause the heavens and the earth to tremble. |
| Joel 3:16: The Lord roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth quake. But the Lord is a refuge to his people, a stronghold to the people of Israel. | Both passages refer to the LORD's power and authority over the earth and the heavens. In Hebrews 12:26, the LORD is making a promise that he will once again shake the earth and the heavens. In Joel 3:16, the LORD is demonstrating his power by roaring from Zion and causing the earth and heavens to quake. However, the LORD is also a refuge and stronghold to his people, providing them with safety and protection. |
| Haggai 2:6-7: For thus says the Lord of hosts: Yet once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land. And I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of hosts. | Both passages refer to the Lord shaking the heavens, earth, sea, and dry land. In Hebrews 12:26, this shaking is used as a metaphor for God's power and authority. In Haggai 2:6–7, this shaking is seen as a sign of God's presence and glory. The Lord will use this shaking to bring all nations to Him, and to fill His temple with His glory. |
Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe and reverence. We are humbled by Your mighty power and presence. Thank You for shaking the earth and the heavens, and for Your promise to do it again. We are grateful for Your protection and refuge, and the strength You give us to face the terror of the day.
We ask that You fill our lives and our homes with Your glory. May Your treasures come into our lives, and may we be filled with Your presence. Help us to stay focused on You, and to trust in Your plan for us.
In Jesus' name we pray, 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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