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 the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,
These cross references all emphasize the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit. They all call on the reader to pay attention to what the Spirit is saying and to take heed of His warnings. This is in line with Hebrews 10:15, which speaks of the Holy Spirit bearing witness to us. In other words, the Spirit is speaking to us, and it is important that we listen and heed His warnings.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Hebrews 3:7: Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, | Both passages refer to the Holy Spirit bearing witness. In Hebrews 10:15, the Holy Spirit is bearing witness to us by speaking. In Hebrews 3:7, the Holy Spirit is bearing witness to us by encouraging us to listen to God's voice. Both passages emphasize the importance of paying attention to the Holy Spirit and heeding His guidance. |
| Revelation 2:11: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’ | Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to the Spirit. Hebrews 10:15 states that the Holy Spirit bears witness to us, while Revelation 2:11 encourages us to listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The latter passage also warns us that those who conquer will not be hurt by the second death, emphasizing the importance of heeding the Spirit's guidance. |
| Revelation 2:29: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ | Both passages emphasize the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 10:15 speaks of how the Holy Spirit bears witness to us, and Revelation 2:29 encourages us to listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. This is a call to action to pay attention to the Holy Spirit's guidance and to follow it faithfully. |
| Revelation 3:6: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ | Both passages refer to the Holy Spirit speaking to believers. Hebrews 10:15 states that the Holy Spirit bears witness to us, while Revelation 3:6 encourages believers to listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. This emphasizes the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit and recognizing His guidance in our lives. |
| Revelation 3:13: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ | Both passages refer to the Holy Spirit speaking to us. Hebrews 10:15 states that the Holy Spirit bears witness to us, and Revelation 3:13 states that we should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. This shows that the Holy Spirit is an important part of our faith, and we should pay attention to what it has to say. |
| Revelation 3:22: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’” | Both passages speak to the authority of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Hebrews 10:15 speaks to the Holy Spirit bearing witness to us, while Revelation 3:22 speaks to the Spirit speaking to churches. The Holy Spirit is described as a source of guidance, wisdom, and understanding that we should be listening to and heeding in our lives. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit that bears witness to us. Help us to always be mindful of His voice, that we may follow You closely and never be led astray. Give us the courage to overcome all that stands in the way of our relationship with You. May we always be attentive to Your Spirit's guidance and heed Your call to conquer all that would hurt 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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