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 without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
The cross references all relate to the theme of seeking after God. They emphasize the importance of seeking God with a whole heart and of having faith in Him. They also emphasize that God will be found by those who seek Him and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Finally, they point to the importance of seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, as it is only through doing so that we can please Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 28:9: “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in God. Hebrews 11:6 states that it is impossible to please God without faith, and that faith involves believing in God's existence and trusting in his rewards. 1 Chronicles 28:9 further explains that God searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. It encourages us to seek God and promises that if we do, we will find him, but if we reject him, he will reject us. |
| Psalm 105:3-4: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! | Both passages emphasize the importance of seeking God. In Hebrews 11:6, the author explains that it is impossible to please God without faith and that faith involves believing in His existence and the assurance that He rewards those who seek Him. Psalm 105:3-4 encourages readers to glory in God's name and to seek Him and His strength continually. |
| Proverbs 8:17: I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in drawing near to God. Hebrews 11:6 states that it is impossible to please God without faith, while Proverbs 8:17 reveals that those who seek God diligently will find Him. Both passages point to the truth that faith is essential in order to experience the rewards of a relationship with God. |
| Jeremiah 29:13-14: You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in seeking God. Hebrews 11:6 states that without faith it is impossible to please God, and that we must believe in Him and His rewards for those who seek Him. Jeremiah 29:13–14 declares that if the exiles seek God with all their hearts, He will be found and will restore their fortunes. |
| Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in God. Hebrews 11:6 explains that faith is necessary to please God and to draw near to Him. Matthew 6:33 encourages us to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, and reminds us that God will provide for our needs. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your faithfulness and for Your presence in our lives. We thank You for the reminder that You search all hearts and understand every plan and thought. We seek You with all our hearts and ask that You would fill us with the joy of knowing You.
Help us to remember that You love those who love You and that You reward those who seek You diligently. We long to be found by You and to be restored by Your grace.
We ask that You would lead us to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, that we would be filled with the peace that comes from knowing You are in control.
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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