Fully rely on God (3/4)

Jesus then said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because… John 20:17

Jesus then said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brethren and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”
John 20:17 ascension Jesus Father
Until a spirit from on high
is poured out upon us,
and the wilderness becomes an orchard
and the fruitful field becomes a forest.
Isaiah 32:15 Spirit pentecost

In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
John 1:1 God Word of God
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or how tall he stands, for the Lord has rejected him. He does not see the way that men see, for men look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 beauty heart pride
Have mercy on me, O God,
in accord with your kindness;
in your abundant compassion
wipe away my offenses.
Wash me completely from my guilt,
and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalm 51:3-4 sin mercy purification
Exhort slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give them satisfaction in every respect. They are not to talk back to them, nor are they to steal from them. Rather, they should show themselves to be completely trustworthy so that in every way they may add luster to the doctrine of God our Savior.
Titus 2:9-10 slavery work
You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14 righteousness evangelism life
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
“To the one seated on the throne
and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might
forever and ever.”
Revelation 5:13 creation worship gratitude
Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-2 conversion faith baptism
Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ and allow no opportunity for the flesh to gratify its sinful desires.
Romans 13:14 desires addiction Jesus
Do not work for food that perishes
but for the food that endures for eternal life,
which the Son of Man will give you.
For it is on him
that God the Father has set his seal.
John 6:27 eternal life Jesus food
If you know me,
then you will know my Father also.
From now on you do know him.
You have seen him.
John 14:7 Father Jesus
Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
fasten them around your neck
and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will gain favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4 love reward heart
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they placed it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. Then, bending the knee before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Matthew 27:28-29 sacrifice suffering easter
With the Lord to protect me I am not afraid.
What can mortals do to me?
Psalm 118:6 fear protection
Rejoice with all your heart, O daughter Zion.
Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem.
See, your king is coming to you,
triumphant and victorious,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9 prophecy easter humility
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12 humility gentleness patience
For nothing will be impossible for God.
Luke 1:37 miracles overcoming almighty
Examine me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and understand my thoughts.
See if I follow an evil way,
and guide me on the way to eternity.
Psalm 139:23-24 eternal life holiness righteousness
Those who live according to the flesh fix their attention on the things of the flesh, while those who live according to the Spirit set their thoughts on spiritual things.
Romans 8:5 life body Spirit
For there is one God,
and there is one mediator between God and man,
Christ Jesus, himself a man.
1 Timothy 2:5 God Jesus mediator
Whom do I have in heaven except you?
And besides you there is nothing else I desire on earth.
Psalm 73:25 trust God heaven
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I place my trust and know no fear;
what can people do to me?
Psalm 56:5 trust fear Word of God
Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze on what lies before you.
Proverbs 4:25 honesty reliability righteousness
But as for me, I will look to the Lord.
I place my hope in God my savior;
my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 hope salvation listening