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See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils!
These cross references all relate to the idea of Abraham's faith in God and his obedience to God's commands. They demonstrate how Abraham was a great man of faith and how he was obedient to God's will, even in difficult circumstances. They also emphasize the fact that God promised Abraham that his offspring would be numerous and that he would be the father of many nations. Finally, they point to the fact that Abraham's faith and obedience were rewarded by God.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Genesis 12:2: And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. | Both passages demonstrate God's faithfulness in blessing Abraham. In Hebrews 7:4, Abraham is praised for his willingness to give a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek. This demonstrates the faithfulness of Abraham in offering a tithe to God. In Genesis 12:2, God promises to make Abraham a great nation and to bless him and make his name great. This is an example of God's faithfulness in blessing Abraham and fulfilling his promise. |
| Genesis 14:20: and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. | Both passages refer to the same event in which Abraham gives a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek. In Hebrews 7:4, the author is highlighting the greatness of Melchizedek, as Abraham gave him a tenth of the spoils as a sign of respect. In Genesis 14:20, the passage describes how Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything in gratitude for God's deliverance of his enemies. |
| Genesis 17:5-6: No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make you into nations, and kings shall come from you. | Both passages refer to Abraham and the promise of God to make him into a great nation. Hebrews 7:4 speaks of the great faith of Abraham in giving a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek, a priest of God. Genesis 17:5-6 relates to God's promise to Abraham that he would become the father of many nations and that kings would come from him. |
| Acts 2:29: “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. | Both passages reference the same patriarch, Abraham, and his descendant, David. Hebrews 7:4 speaks of the great respect Abraham had for Melchizedek, as he gave him a tenth of the spoils. Acts 2:29 speaks of David's death and burial, and his tomb being with them to this day. This shows the reverence the people had for David even after his death. |
| Acts 7:8-9: And he gave him the covenant of circumcision. And so Abraham became the father of Isaac, and circumcised him on the eighth day, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. “And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him | Both passages discuss the life of Abraham and his descendants. Hebrews 7:4 speaks of Abraham's generosity in giving a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek, a priest-king. Acts 7:8-9 describes how Abraham was the father of Isaac, who in turn was the father of Jacob, who had twelve sons who became the patriarchs. It also mentions that Joseph was sold into Egypt, but God was with him. |
| Romans 4:11-13: He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. | Both passages discuss Abraham and his faith. Hebrews 7:4 highlights the great faith of Abraham, noting that he gave a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek. Romans 4:11-13 discusses how Abraham's faith was demonstrated through his faith-based circumcision, and how this faith was the basis for the promise that Abraham would be the heir of the world. |
| Romans 4:17-18: as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” | Both passages refer to Abraham and his faith in God. Hebrews 7:4 highlights Abraham's generosity in giving a tenth of the spoils to a great man, demonstrating his faith in God's promises. Romans 4:17-18 further emphasizes Abraham's faith, as he trusted God even when it seemed impossible that he would become the father of many nations, as God had promised. Ultimately, Abraham's faith in God's promises was rewarded. |
| Galatians 3:28-29: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. | Both passages demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham. Hebrews 7:4 speaks of Abraham's great faith in God, as he gave a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek, a priest of God. Galatians 3:28-29 states that all who are in Christ are Abraham's offspring, and heirs according to the promise made to Abraham. This promise was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the example of Abraham, a man of great faith who was willing to trust You and step out in obedience. We thank You for the promise You made to him and for the covenant of circumcision that was a sign of the righteousness he had by faith. We thank You for the promise of many nations that would come from him, and for the hope that was born in him that he would become the father of many.
We thank You for the gift of Jesus Christ, who reconciled us to You and broke down every barrier that had separated us. We thank You that in Christ, we are all one, and we are heirs to the promise You gave to Abraham.
We pray that we would be men and women of great faith like Abraham, trusting You and stepping out in obedience. We pray that we would be filled with hope, believing against hope that You will fulfill the promises You have made to us. We ask this 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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