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.
Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience,
The cross references for Hebrews 4:6 all relate to the idea of disobedience. They show that God's salvation was rejected by some and given to others, and that entering God's rest is dependent on faith and obedience. The references also emphasize the importance of listening to and believing in the word of God, as well as the consequences of not doing so. Together, these cross references emphasize the importance of faith and obedience in order to receive God's salvation and enter his rest.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Matthew 21:43: Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. | Both passages discuss the consequences of disobedience to God. Hebrews 4:6 explains that those who received the good news of the kingdom of God, but failed to enter it due to disobedience, were not able to enter. Matthew 21:43 then explains that because of this disobedience, the kingdom of God will be taken away from them and given to a people who produce its fruits. This emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience. |
| Acts 13:46-47: And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” | Both passages discuss the consequences of rejecting God's Word. Hebrews 4:6 speaks of the disobedience of those who heard the good news but failed to enter into the promised rest. Acts 13:46–47 talks of the rejection of the word of God by the Jews, and how Paul and Barnabas then turned to the Gentiles to bring salvation to the ends of the earth. Both passages emphasize the importance of responding to God's Word and the consequences of not doing so. |
| Acts 28:28: Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” | Both passages demonstrate the importance of obedience to God. In Hebrews 4:6, it is noted that those who failed to enter the promised rest due to disobedience, indicating that obedience is necessary to receive God's promises. In Acts 28:28, it is noted that salvation through God has been sent to the Gentiles, indicating that those who obey will receive God's salvation. |
| Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. | Both passages discuss the consequences of disobedience and unbelief. Hebrews 4:6 states that the people who received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience. Hebrews 3:18-19 explains that God swore that those who were disobedient would not enter his rest, and that is why they were unable to enter. This demonstrates the importance of obedience and faith in order to enter the rest of God. |
| Hebrews 4:2: For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. | Both passages in Hebrews 4 highlight the importance of faith in order to receive the benefits of the good news. Hebrews 4:6 speaks to the fact that the people who received the good news previously failed to enter into the promised rest because of their disobedience. Hebrews 4:2 explains that the message was not beneficial to them because they did not have faith in God. |
| Hebrews 4:9: So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, | Both passages refer to the concept of rest. Hebrews 4:6 describes how some people failed to enter this rest because of disobedience. Hebrews 4:9 then reveals that there is still a Sabbath rest available for the people of God. This Sabbath rest is a spiritual rest, which is only attainable through faith in Jesus and obedience to his commands. |
Lord, we come before you today to thank you for the good news of salvation that you have made available to all people. We thank you for your grace and mercy, and for sending Jesus to die for our sins. We thank you for the promise of eternal life and the hope of a Sabbath rest.
We confess that we have been disobedient and have not always been united by faith. We have failed to enter your rest due to our unbelief. We ask for your forgiveness and for your Spirit to help us to trust in you and to remain obedient to your will.
We pray that you would continue to make your salvation known to the ends of the earth, and that many people would come to faith in you and receive the good news.
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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