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.
This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
These cross references all relate to the idea of the passing away of the world, and the things in it, in order to make way for something new and better. They emphasize the idea that the things of this world are temporary and will eventually be replaced by something more permanent and lasting. This is in line with the message of Hebrews 12:27, which speaks of the removal of things that are “shaken” (i.e. temporary and fragile) in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Ezekiel 21:27: A ruin, ruin, ruin I will make it. This also shall not be, until he comes, the one to whom judgment belongs, and I will give it to him. | Both passages reference a future event in which the things that have been made will be shaken and removed. In Hebrews 12:27, this event is described as the removal of things that have been made in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. Ezekiel 21:27 speaks of a future event in which a ruin will come, but it will not be until the one to whom judgment belongs arrives. |
| Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. | Both passages discuss the idea that some things are not permanent and will eventually pass away, while other things will remain. Hebrews 12:27 speaks of the idea that things that have been made will be shaken and removed, while things that cannot be shaken will remain. Matthew 24:35 speaks of the idea that heaven and earth will pass away, but Jesus' words will not pass away. Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus' words and the permanence of his teachings. |
| 1 Corinthians 7:31: and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. | Both passages discuss the temporal nature of the world and the things in it. Hebrews 12:27 speaks of the removal of things that have been made, so that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. This is in contrast to 1 Corinthians 7:31, which speaks of dealing with the world as though we have no dealings with it, because the present form of the world is passing away. |
| 2 Peter 3:10-11: But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, | Both passages speak to the idea of a coming judgment. Hebrews 12:27 talks about the removal of things that have been made, in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 2 Peter 3:10-11 talks about the day of the Lord coming like a thief and the destruction of the heavens, earth, and works done on it. This destruction serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life of holiness and godliness in anticipation of the coming judgment. |
| Revelation 11:15: Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” | Both passages emphasize God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority. Hebrews 12:27 speaks of the removal of things that are shaken, which symbolizes the removal of earthly things that are temporary and unstable, in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. Revelation 11:15 speaks of the kingdom of the world becoming the kingdom of God and His Christ, and that He shall reign forever and ever. This emphasizes God's ultimate rule and authority over all creation, and that His plans and purposes will ultimately prevail. |
| Revelation 21:1: Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. | Both passages refer to the same event—the passing away of the old heaven and earth and the creation of a new one. Hebrews 12:27 explains that the old will be removed so that the new can remain. Revelation 21:1 describes the new heaven and earth that will remain after the old has passed away. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. We thank You for the reminder in Hebrews 12:27 that You will remove all that is shaken, so that all that remains is that which cannot be shaken.
Help us to remember, Lord, that our lives here on earth are fleeting and that one day the heavens and earth will pass away. Help us to live our lives in a way that reflects Your holiness and godliness, so that we may be ready for Your coming.
We praise You for Your promise that one day You will establish Your kingdom on earth, and that You will reign forever and ever. May we be found faithful in our service to You, so that we may be part of that glorious day.
We pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, 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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