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.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
These cross references all relate to the overall theme of God's faithfulness and His commitment to His people. They all emphasize that God will never leave or forsake His people, no matter what they face. This is a comforting reminder of God's love and His presence in our lives, even when we are struggling. The cross references also remind us that we can trust in God's promises and rely on Him, no matter what.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God's presence and protection. Hebrews 13:5 encourages believers to be content with what they have and trust in God's promise to never leave them nor forsake them. Deuteronomy 31:6 similarly emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence and protection, reminding believers that God will not leave them nor forsake them. |
| Deuteronomy 31:8: It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” | Both passages emphasize the assurance of God's presence. Hebrews 13:5 encourages believers to be content with what they have because of the promise that God will never leave or forsake them. Deuteronomy 31:8 similarly reminds readers that God will always be with them, and they should not be afraid or discouraged. |
| Joshua 1:5: No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. | Both passages emphasize the presence of God with His people. Hebrews 13:5 encourages readers to be content with what they have, trusting that God will never leave them or forsake them. Joshua 1:5 is a promise from God to Joshua that He will be with him, just as He was with Moses, and that He will never leave him or forsake him. |
| 1 Samuel 12:22: For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. | Both passages discuss God's promise to never leave His people. Hebrews 13:5 is a reminder to be content with what we have, knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us. 1 Samuel 12:22 is a declaration of God's commitment to His people, as it was His pleasure to make them a people for Himself. |
| 1 Chronicles 28:20: Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished. | Both passages emphasize the assurance of God's presence and protection. Hebrews 13:5 speaks to how we can be content with what we have because God will never leave us or forsake us. 1 Chronicles 28:20 specifically encourages Solomon to have courage and strength in the work he is doing, because God is with him and will remain with him until all the work is finished. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your promise to never leave us nor forsake us. Help us to keep our lives free from love of money, and be content with what we have. Give us strength and courage to face the challenges that life brings, knowing that You are with us every step of the way. Help us to trust in Your unfailing love and faithfulness, and fill us with peace and assurance that we are Your beloved children. 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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