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.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
These cross references all emphasize the unchanging nature of God. They emphasize that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, just as Hebrews 13:8 states. They also emphasize that God is sovereign and all-powerful, and that He is the source of all good gifts and perfect gifts. Finally, they emphasize that God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and that He is the same throughout all time, with no variation or shadow due to change.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Isaiah 44:6: Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. | Both passages emphasize the unchanging nature of God. Hebrews 13:8 speaks specifically of Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Isaiah 44:6 is a broader statement that affirms that God is the only God and is always the same. In both passages, the unchanging nature of God is highlighted, emphasizing that He is the same in the past, present, and future. |
| Malachi 3:6: “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. | Both passages emphasize the unchanging nature of God. Hebrews 13:8 emphasizes that Jesus Christ is unchanging, and Malachi 3:6 emphasizes that God's covenant with the children of Jacob is also unchanging. This is a reminder that God is constant and dependable in all circumstances and that his love and grace are everlasting. |
| Hebrews 1:12: like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” | Both passages point to the unchanging nature of God. Hebrews 13:8 specifically states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, emphasizing the timelessness of his character. Hebrews 1:12 further reinforces this idea, noting that God's years will have no end and that He will never change. This passage suggests that God's character is eternal and that He is always faithful. |
| James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. | Both passages emphasize the unchanging nature of God. Hebrews 13:8 speaks of Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. James 1:17 speaks of the Father of lights, who is also unchanging, with no variation or shadow due to change. Both passages emphasize that God is constant and reliable in His love and provision for us. |
| Revelation 1:8: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” | Both passages emphasize the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:8 states that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, emphasizing His timelessness and dependability. Revelation 1:8 speaks of Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, who is and who was and who is to come. This reinforces the idea that Jesus is eternal and unchanging throughout all of time. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and constancy. You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are the King of Israel and Redeemer of your people. You do not change, and You remain our faithful and loving Father. We thank You for Your perfect gifts and every good thing that comes from You. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the Almighty God. We praise You and thank You for Your never-ending love and mercy. 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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