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“Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to… John 20:17

“Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 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.’ ” ascension Jesus Father
“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:20	He answered, “Because you have such little faith. Amen, I say to you, if you have faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you will be able to say to this mountain: ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” trust faith miracles

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3	Jesus replied, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” kingdom understanding rebirth
So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21	Hence, as sin’s reign resulted in death, so the grace of God also might reign through righteousness resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. sin grace eternal life
Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Romans 6:13	Nor should you present any part of your body as an instrument for wickedness leading to sin. Rather, present yourselves to God as having been raised from death to life and the parts of your body to God as instruments for righteousness. sin righteousness sacrifice
If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8	If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. death life
You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. John 15:3	You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. purification Word of God speaking
The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalm 118:6	With the Lord to protect me I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? fear protection
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! Psalm 119:36	Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain. law greed heart
All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed. Daniel 10:3	I refrained from eating any choice food, abstaining from consuming meat or wine, and I did not anoint myself until those three weeks had passed. fasting food wine
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” John 14:8	Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, it will be enough for us.” Father contentment
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But whoever endures to the end will be saved. patience salvation
Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. Philippians 4:20	To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. humility worship Father
As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died. Galatians 6:14	May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world is crucified to me and I to the world. crucifixion world
For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke. Psalm 66:17	I lifted up my voice in prayer to him; his praise was on my tongue. worship prayer praise
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Philippians 4:5	Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. gentleness nearness
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27	Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled; be not afraid. encouragement peace worrying
So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28	So Christ, having been offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for him. sin sacrifice salvation
And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10	Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Matthew 4:19	He said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” following Jesus evangelism
I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4	Even when you reach old age I will still be the same. Even when your hair is gray, I will still carry you. I have made you and I will uphold you; I will carry you and save you. reliability equipment protection
Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. Psalm 3:8	Salvation comes from the Lord. May your blessing be upon your people. Selah salvation blessing dependence
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3	Entrust everything that you do to the Lord, and your plans will turn out to be successful. trust planning blessing
Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.” John 14:23	Jesus answered him, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him.” love obedience Father

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

I am confident of this: that the one who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.