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.
By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.
These cross references all point to the idea that the universe was created by God's word. They emphasize that God is the one who created the heavens, the earth, and all things in them. They also emphasize that God is the one who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Finally, they emphasize that God is worthy of glory, honor, and power because He created all things.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Psalm 33:6: By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. | Both passages emphasize the power of God's word. Hebrews 11:3 states that the universe was created by the word of God, and that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. Psalm 33:6 adds to this by stating that by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. This reinforces the idea that God has created all things through the power of his word. |
| John 1:3: All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in understanding that the universe was created by God. Hebrews 11:3 states that by faith we understand that God created the universe, and John 1:3 furthers this point by saying that all things were made through Him. This emphasizes that without faith, it would be impossible to understand that God created the universe, as nothing was made without Him. |
| Acts 17:24: The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, | Both passages emphasize God's power and sovereignty over creation. Hebrews 11:3 highlights God's creative power, as it states that the universe was created by the word of God. Acts 17:24 further reinforces this point, as it states that God is the Lord of heaven and earth, and does not need a temple made by man to live in. |
| Romans 4:17: 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. | Both passages emphasize the power of God's word. Hebrews 11:3 speaks of how the universe was created by the word of God, pointing to God's power to bring something out of nothing. Romans 4:17, meanwhile, speaks of how God called Abraham to be the father of many nations, demonstrating God's power to bring something out of nothing. Thus, both passages illustrate the power of God's word to create and bring forth new life. |
| 2 Peter 3:5: For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, | Both passages emphasize the role of God's word in the creation of the universe. Hebrews 11:3 states that the universe was created by the word of God, and not from things that are visible. 2 Peter 3:5 further explains that the heavens and the earth were both formed from water and through water by the word of God. This reinforces the idea that God's word was essential in the formation of the universe. |
| Revelation 4:11: “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” | Both passages emphasize the truth that God is the Creator of all things. Hebrews 11:3 explains that the universe was created by the word of God, and not out of visible things. Revelation 4:11 further emphasizes the power of God, declaring that all things were created by His will. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your Word and for the faith You have given us to understand that the universe was created by You. We are in awe of Your power, that You spoke and all things came into existence. We are humbled by the knowledge that You are Lord of heaven and earth and that You give life to the dead and call into existence the things that do not exist.
We give You glory and honor and power for You alone have created all things. Help us to trust in Your Word and to be obedient to Your will.
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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