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 he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
The cross references for Revelation 21:5 all relate to the idea of God making all things new. They show how this idea is repeated throughout Scripture, from Isaiah 42:9, which speaks of God declaring new things, to Revelation 22:6, which speaks of God revealing what must soon take place. In addition, the references from Revelation 1 and 4 provide further evidence of God's sovereignty and power, while the references from 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Revelation 19:9 remind us of the joys of being a part of God's new creation.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Isaiah 42:9: Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” | Both passages emphasize God's authority and power to bring about change. Revelation 21:5 speaks of God's promise to make all things new, which is a reminder of His ability to bring about transformation. Isaiah 42:9 focuses on God's ability to declare new things and make them known before they come to pass, which is a reminder of His omniscience and control over the future. |
| Isaiah 43:19: Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. | Both passages refer to God's promise of a new beginning. In Revelation 21:5, God promises to make all things new, and commands that His words be written down as trustworthy and true. In Isaiah 43:19, God reveals that He is doing a new thing, and that He will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. These two passages emphasize God's faithfulness in delivering on His promise of a new beginning. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. | Both passages emphasize the idea of transformation and renewal through God. Revelation 21:5 speaks of God's promise to make all things new, emphasizing His power and trustworthiness. 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of the transformation that takes place when someone is in Christ, where the old is gone and the new has come. This emphasizes the power of God's grace and mercy in making us new. |
| Revelation 1:11: saying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” | Both passages demonstrate God's authority to speak truth and to bring about change. In Revelation 21:5, God speaks to make all things new, and commands that these words be written down as trustworthy and true. Revelation 1:11 further emphasizes the importance of writing down God's words, as John is instructed to write down what he sees and send it to the seven churches. |
| Revelation 1:19: Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. | Both passages demonstrate the importance of recording and preserving God's words. In Revelation 21:5, God commands that the words He is speaking should be written down and kept as they are trustworthy and true. Similarly, in Revelation 1:19, John is instructed to write the things he has seen and heard so they may be read by others in the future. This emphasizes the importance of recording God's words and preserving them for future generations. |
| Revelation 4:2: At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. | Both passages refer to the same figure seated on a throne in heaven. Revelation 21:5 speaks of the figure making all things new and commanding to write down these words as they are trustworthy and true. Revelation 4:2 describes the figure as being present in the Spirit and seated on the throne in heaven. Together, these passages show that the figure on the throne is God, who has both the power to make all things new and the authority to speak trustworthy and true words. |
| Revelation 4:9: And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, | Both passages refer to God who is seated on the throne. Revelation 21:5 emphasizes that God is making all things new and that His words are trustworthy and true. Revelation 4:9 emphasizes the glory, honor, and thanks given to God who is seated on the throne and who lives forever and ever. |
| Revelation 19:9: And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” | Both passages reveal God's truth and trustworthiness. In Revelation 21:5, God promises to make all things new, and commands it to be written down as a trustworthy and true statement. In Revelation 19:9, an angel conveys the blessedness of being invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb, and affirms that it is a true word of God. |
| Revelation 20:11: Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. | Both passages refer to God's presence and power. Revelation 21:5 speaks of God's promise to make all things new and to write down his words, which are trustworthy and true. Revelation 20:11 describes the awe-inspiring presence of God on his throne, from which the earth and sky flee away, unable to remain in his presence. |
| Revelation 22:6: And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.” | Both passages emphasize the truthfulness and trustworthiness of God's words. In Revelation 21:5, the one seated on the throne speaks of making all things new and commands the words to be written down, as they are trustworthy and true. Revelation 22:6 reinforces this idea, as the angel of the Lord speaks of God's words being trustworthy and true, and that they must soon take place. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and for Your promise to make all things new. We thank You for the hope that You bring us in times of darkness and despair. Help us to trust in You and to be reminded that You are in control.
We thank You for Your grace and mercy, for Your forgiveness and for the new life that You offer us through Jesus. Help us to embrace the new creation You have made us to be and to live in the freedom of Your Spirit.
We thank You for Your Word, for Your truth and for Your trustworthiness. Help us to always remember the words You have spoken and to live our lives in accordance with them.
We thank You for the promises You have made, for the hope You have given us and for the future You have planned. Help us to have faith in You, to trust in Your plan and to be ready for the day when You come to make all things new.
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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