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 again, “I will put my trust in him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children God has given me.”
The cross references for Hebrews 2:13 all relate to the themes of trust and children. The passages emphasize the importance of having trust in God and of being a good father to the children God has given us. They also emphasize the importance of being a good example to the children God has given us, and of relying on God's strength and protection. Finally, the passages emphasize the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty and the protection He provides to His children.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 48:9: Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that I may bless them.” | Both passages refer to God's faithfulness in giving a blessing. Hebrews 2:13 is a quote from Isaiah 8:17-18, which is a reminder of trusting in God's faithfulness and His promise to provide. Genesis 48:9 is an example of God fulfilling His promise to bless Joseph and his sons. Both passages show how God is faithful in providing blessings to those who trust in Him. |
| Psalm 91:2: I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God. Hebrews 2:13 shows that trust in God is essential for believers to be counted among his children. Psalm 91:2 expresses the confidence that comes from trusting in God, who is a refuge and fortress for those who take refuge in Him. |
| Isaiah 8:17-18: I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. | Both passages discuss the relationship between God and His children. Hebrews 2:13 speaks of the trust and faith God's children have in Him, as well as the assurance that He will protect them. Isaiah 8:17-18 further highlights the special relationship between God and His children, as it speaks of the hope and trust that God's children have in Him, and of the sign and portents they bear as a result. |
| Isaiah 12:2: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God. In Hebrews 2:13, the author calls on the reader to put their trust in God, and in Isaiah 12:2, the author declares that God is his salvation and strength. This encourages the reader to trust in God for their own salvation and strength, and to rely on Him for all their needs. |
| John 10:29: My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. | Both passages speak to the protection and security of God's people. Hebrews 2:13 speaks of the trust and faith God's people have in Him, knowing that He will watch over them and care for them. John 10:29 speaks to the security of God's people, as no one is able to take them out of the Father's hand. This is a beautiful reminder that God is always with us and will never leave us. |
| 1 Corinthians 4:15: For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. | Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God. In Hebrews 2:13, the author quotes two passages from the Old Testament to illustrate the need to trust in God. In 1 Corinthians 4:15, Paul explains that he has become a spiritual father to the Corinthians through the gospel and encourages them to trust in God. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the trust and faith You have given us in You. You are our refuge and fortress, and You are our strength and song. We thank You for the gift of Your children, whom You have given us to love and care for. We trust that You will never let us go, and that no one can snatch us out of Your hand.
We thank You for the gifts You have given us in Christ, that You have become our salvation and our guide. We thank You for being our Father, and for the love and guidance You give us through the gospel.
We pray that we may always trust in You, and that Your love and faithfulness will be our strength and our song.
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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