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 have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.
The cross references for Hebrews 12:5 provide insight into the importance of accepting the Lord's discipline and reproof. They emphasize that God disciplines those whom he loves, just as a father disciplines his son. They also emphasize the importance of repentance, as well as the consequences of disregarding the Lord's discipline. Ultimately, these cross references provide a reminder that God's discipline is meant to lead us to repentance and a closer relationship with him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Job 5:17-18: “Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he binds up; he shatters, but his hands heal. | Both passages speak to the importance of God's discipline. Hebrews 12:5 reminds us not to take God's discipline lightly, for it is a sign of His love for us as sons and daughters. Job 5:17-18 explains that God's discipline is a blessing, for it serves to correct us and ultimately bring us closer to Him. |
| Psalm 94:12: Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, | Both passages emphasize the importance of God's discipline. Hebrews 12:5 instructs us to not take God's discipline lightly and to not become weary when He reproves us. Psalm 94:12 praises God for disciplining us and teaching us His law. |
| Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. | Both passages address the importance of accepting the Lord's discipline. Hebrews 12:5 emphasizes that believers should not take the Lord's discipline lightly, nor should they become weary when reproved by Him. Proverbs 3:11-12 further explains the Lord's discipline by noting that the Lord reproves those whom He loves, just as a father would the son in whom he delights. |
| 1 Corinthians 11:32: But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world. | Both passages address the importance of accepting God's discipline in our lives. Hebrews 12:5 calls us to not be weary when reproved by God and to take His discipline seriously. 1 Corinthians 11:32 explains that God's discipline is meant to keep us from being condemned along with the world. Through God's discipline, we can learn and grow in our faith. |
| Revelation 3:19: Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. | Both passages emphasize the importance of responding to God's discipline. Hebrews 12:5 encourages believers to not be weary when reproved by the Lord, showing the importance of being open to God's correction. Revelation 3:19 similarly speaks of the Lord's love being expressed through discipline, emphasizing the need to be zealous and repent in response. |
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your discipline and reproof that You give us as Your beloved children. Help us to remember that You are only disciplining us out of love, so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
Help us to accept Your discipline and reproof as a sign of Your care and love for us. Help us to be zealous and repent when we are disciplined, so that we may learn from our mistakes and grow closer to You.
Give us the strength to not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by You. Help us to remember that You wound and shatter, but Your hands heal and bind up.
We are so grateful for Your loving discipline and reproof. 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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