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.
Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,
The cross references all point to the idea of faithfulness. Moses is presented as a faithful servant of God, who was chosen to lead the people of Israel and to testify to the things that were to be spoken later. The references also emphasize the importance of obedience to God's will, as seen in Moses' willingness to carry out God's instructions. Additionally, the references point to the coming of Jesus Christ, who was the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament. Finally, the references emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit in bringing about salvation through Jesus.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Exodus 14:31: Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses. | Both passages show the faithfulness of Moses in his service to the Lord. Hebrews 3:5 explains that Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. Exodus 14:31 illustrates this faithfulness by showing how the people of Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, and as a result, feared and believed in the Lord and his servant Moses. |
| Numbers 12:7: Not so with my servant Moses. He is faithful in all my house. | Both passages refer to Moses' faithfulness in God's house. Hebrews 3:5 highlights Moses' role as a servant who was faithful in testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. Numbers 12:7 speaks to the same point, emphasizing that Moses was faithful in all of God's house. |
| Deuteronomy 18:15-19: “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. | Both passages refer to the coming of a prophet like Moses. Hebrews 3:5 speaks of Moses being a faithful servant in God's house, testifying to what was to be spoken later. Deuteronomy 18:15-19 is God's promise to the Israelites to raise up a prophet like Moses from among their brothers, who would speak God's words to them. This prophet is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, God's Son. |
| Joshua 1:2: “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. | Both passages refer to Moses as God's servant. Hebrews 3:5 highlights his faithfulness in God's house, while Joshua 1:2 speaks of his death and the charge given to Joshua to lead the people of Israel into the promised land. |
| Psalm 105:26: He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen. | Both passages refer to the faithfulness of Moses as a servant of God. Hebrews 3:5 speaks of Moses' faithfulness in God's house to testify to the things that were to be spoken later. Psalm 105:26 speaks of how God chose Moses to be his servant and sent him and Aaron to accomplish his will. Together, these passages illustrate Moses' faithfulness to God and his role as a messenger of God's will. |
| Acts 28:23: When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. | Both passages discuss the faithfulness of Moses as a servant of God. In Hebrews 3:5, Moses is described as being faithful in God's house, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. In Acts 28:23, Paul is seen expounding to the people, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. This is an example of how Moses' faithfulness to God was continued by Paul. |
| Romans 3:21: But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— | Both passages emphasize the importance of righteousness in the eyes of God. Hebrews 3:5 highlights Moses' faithfulness as a servant in God's house and his role in testifying to the things to be spoken later. Romans 3:21 speaks of God's righteousness being manifested apart from the law, although the law and the prophets still bear witness to it. |
| 1 Timothy 1:12: I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, | Both passages refer to faithfulness in God's service. Hebrews 3:5 speaks of Moses' faithfulness in God's house as a servant, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. 1 Timothy 1:12 speaks of Paul's faithfulness as well, thanking God for giving him strength and appointing him to His service. |
| Hebrews 3:2: who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. | Both passages refer to the faithfulness of Moses in God's house. Hebrews 3:2 speaks of Moses' faithfulness to the one who appointed him, which is God. Hebrews 3:5 further explains that Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. This implies that Moses was a faithful messenger of God, delivering His words to the people. |
| 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 Moses and his role in God's house. Hebrews 3:5 states that Moses was faithful as a servant, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. Hebrews 8:5 explains that Moses was instructed by God to make everything according to the pattern that was shown on the mountain. This pattern was a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. |
| Hebrews 9:24: For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. | Both passages discuss the importance of Jesus Christ in relation to the law of Moses. Hebrews 3:5 talks about Moses being a faithful servant of God in his house, testifying to things that would be spoken later. This is referring to the law of Moses, which was a precursor to the law of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:24 talks about how Christ has entered into heaven itself, in order to appear before God on our behalf. This is referring to the new covenant that Jesus established, which supersedes the law of Moses. |
| 1 Peter 1:10-12: Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look. | Both passages discuss the prophets' anticipation of the coming of Christ. Hebrews 3:5 highlights the faithfulness of Moses, who served in God's house, testifying to the things that were to be spoken later. This verse alludes to the prophets' anticipation of the coming of Christ. 1 Peter 1:10–12 further elaborates on the prophets' anticipation by discussing the grace that was to be given to the people, and how the Spirit of Christ in them predicted the sufferings and glories of Christ. The passage also mentions that the prophets were serving the people in the things that have been announced to them. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the faithfulness of Your servant Moses, who was faithful in all Your house. We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, who was appointed to serve You and who was faithful in His own way. We thank You for the grace and salvation You have given us through the prophets who searched and inquired carefully and through the preaching of the good news.
We ask You to grant us the same faithfulness and courage that Moses showed in his service to You. Help us to remain faithful to You and to trust in Your Word and Your promises. Help us to be wise and discerning in our decision-making, that we may always choose the path of righteousness.
We thank You for Your faithfulness and Your grace. 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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