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Hebrews 6:13-20 (CEV)

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¹³ No one is greater than God. So he made a promise in his own name when he said to Abraham, ¹⁴ "I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!" ¹⁵ Then after Abraham had been very patient, he was given what God had promised. ¹⁶ When anyone wants to settle an argument, they make a vow by using the name of someone or something greater than themselves. ¹⁷ So when God wanted to prove for certain that his promise to his people could not be broken, he made a vow. ¹⁸ God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us. ¹⁹ This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place. ²⁰ Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 15) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 15) Promises - Abraham - After waiting patiently, he received what was promised.
(v. 18) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - It is impossible for God to lie

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 13) Should we take oaths? Abraham swore to God
(v. 18) Does God Lie? It is impossible for God to lie

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 13) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 13) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 14) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 15) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 15) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 16) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 16) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 17) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 18) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 18) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 19) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) Promises of God - God Passes the Test (2009-04-13)
(v. 20) God does not change (part 1) (2010-06-23)
(v. 20) Names of Jesus (part VI) (2011-04-12)

Definition(s):
Abraham (Ab-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Abraham (Ehb-ra-ham): father of a great multitude
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
So (Soh):