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“Don’t cling to Me,” Jesus told her, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to My brothers and tell them that I am ascending to My Father and your Father—to My God and your God.” Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfClothingJesus Christ, Ascension OfNames And Titles For The ChristianBrotherhoodAdmirationClinging To PeopleJesus Returning To The FatherRelationship Of Father And SonYou Are Our GodChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers

For the Messiah did not enter a sanctuary made with hands (only a model of the true one) but into heaven itself, so that He might now appear in the presence of God for us. Verse ConceptsCopies Of AltarsAtonement, in NTSanctuaryJesus Christ, Love OfChrist, The High PriestAntitypesAdvocatesThe Presence Of ChristChrist And HeavenThe Temple In HeavenThe Presence Of Godreality



Then what if you were to observe the Son of Man ascending to where He was before? Verse ConceptsGoing Up To HeavenMinistry Of The Son Of Man

You ascended to the heights, taking away captives;
You received gifts from people,
even from the rebellious,
so that the Lord God might live there.
Verse ConceptsGiftsGiving To GodChrist, The Head Of The ChurchGift Of The Holy SpiritCaptivity, MetaphoricallyMessianic PropheciesSubject To Christrebellion

For it says:

When He ascended on high,
He took prisoners into captivity;
He gave gifts to people.
Verse ConceptsLibertyChrist, The Head Of The ChurchCaptivity, MetaphoricallyNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is Inspiredthe Gifts of God


Then after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. Verse ConceptsGospel, Historical Foundation OfJesus Christ, Ascension OfExaltation Of ChristRight SidesGoing To Heaven

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to the confession. Verse ConceptsMelchizedekPriesthood, In NtFaithful, Choose To RemainJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForHolding FastStanding FirmChrist And Heavenempathy

Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother called Mary, and His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Verse ConceptsCraftsmenCarpentersOccupationsWork, As Ordained By GodHumility Of ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's Earthly FamilyWho He Might BeMothers And Sonsnegativity

He was still speaking to the crowds when suddenly His mother and brothers were standing outside wanting to speak to Him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

Then His mother and His brothers came, and standing outside, they sent word to Him and called Him. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

After this, He went down to Capernaum, together with His mother, His brothers, and His disciples, and they stayed there only a few days. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilySeveral DaysDisciples' MovementsHalf brothers

so His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea so Your disciples can see Your works that You are doing. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Don’t we have the right to be accompanied by a Christian wife like the other apostles, the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

But I didn’t see any of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers













But Jesus turned and saw her. “Have courage, daughter,” He said. “Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that moment. Verse ConceptsdaughtersFaith, And Blessings Of GodMiracles, Responses ToComfort, Sources OfTurning RoundHow Healing CameTake Courage!Those Jesus HealedHealing And ComfortFaith And Healingmath

But when Jesus overheard what was said, He told the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” Verse ConceptsNeglecting PeopleFear, Of DeathBelievingDo Not Fear For God Will HelpFaith And TrustFear And WorryTrusting God And Not Worryingbelief


On that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. Verse ConceptsDay of the LORDBeautifulBranches, Illustrating MessiahMessianic AgeNames And Titles For ChristBeauty Of GodSurvivors Of IsraelWomen's BeautyExcellence

Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Verse ConceptsChristmasBranches, Figurative UsesRemnantRiddlesStumps Of A TreeMessianic Prophecies

“The days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Verse ConceptsDavid, Spiritual Significance OfBranches, Illustrating MessiahDiscernment, Nature OfChrist, The Seed OfRemnantNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForMessianic PropheciesChrist Our RighteousnessRighteousness Of ChristLeadership Qualities

In those days and at that time
I will cause a Righteous Branch
to sprout up for David,
and He will administer justice
and righteousness in the land.
Verse ConceptsKingship, HumanLast DaysChrist, Names ForChrist Our RighteousnessRighteousness Of Christ

“Listen, Joshua the high priest, you and your colleagues sitting before you; indeed, these men are a sign that I am about to bring My servant, the Branch. Verse ConceptsDay of the LORDBranches, Illustrating MessiahCovenant, God's with DavidRemnantNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForMessianic PropheciesPeople As Signs

You are to tell him: This is what the Lord of Hosts says: Here is a man whose name is Branch; He will branch out from His place and build the Lord’s temple. Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For ChristMessianic PropheciesSprouting PlantsSproutingRebuilding The Temple




And they were saying many other blasphemous things against Him. Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, Examples OfCharacter Of Wicked

because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” Verse ConceptsUnforgivable SinBlasphemy, Against The Holy SpiritAccused Of Being Demonised

Don’t they blaspheme the noble name that was pronounced over you at your baptism? Verse ConceptsRich, TheBlasphemyatheism



“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. Verse ConceptsLampsTypesVirginProphecies Said By JesusLikeningTen PeopleLikening ThingsParables Of The Kingdom

“In the middle of the night there was a shout: ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him.’ Verse ConceptsHourMidnightMeeting God





When Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him while He was by the sea. Verse ConceptsCrowdsThe Attractiveness Of ChristCrowds Around JesusBoatsCrossing To The Other Sidelakes

The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. Verse ConceptsThe Attractiveness Of ChristCrowds SeekingThe Next DayMan Going Down

because He was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like their scribes. Verse Conceptsethics, basis ofTeachersJesus As Our TeacherAuthority Of Christempowermentliberationpharisees


Then they were all amazed, so they began to argue with one another, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” Verse ConceptsAmazingExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromNewnessAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's DominionAuthority Of ChristWhat Is This?Christ's Ordersdoctrine


When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As He was praying, heaven opened, Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenBaptised By JohnChrist's BaptismJesus PrayingBaptismTrinity

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. Verse ConceptsChrist's BaptismIn The JordanBaptismTrinity

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistChrist's BaptismIn The Jordan

“Who are You, Lord?” he said.

“I am Jesus, the One you are persecuting,” He replied. Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinWho Is Jesus?Persecution



Then He appeared to James,
then to all the apostles.
Verse ConceptsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesChrist Appearing

and that He appeared to Cephas,
then to the Twelve.
Verse ConceptsChrist AppearingTwelve Disciples


Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of ChristFeetGreetingsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesSalutationsMeeting GodWorshipping ChristSpoken Greetings

Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them. Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingLifting HandsBlessed By Christ

In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” Verse ConceptsCowardiceJews, TheKeysSundayPeace, Human Destruction OfSabbath, In NtMiracles Of ChristResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesFear, Of PersecutionThe First Day Of The WeekShutting DoorsEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesFear Of EnemiesPraying Behind Closed DoorsPeace To You

After eight days His disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace to you!” Verse ConceptsMetaphysicsLord's SupperResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesEight DaysShutting DoorsOther References To The Disciples

And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” Verse ConceptsPeace, Divine In NtThe Presence Of Christ

And while they were discussing and arguing, Jesus Himself came near and began to walk along with them. Verse ConceptsFriendship Among BelieversDrawing Near To ChristChrist Going With People

After this, Jesus revealed Himself again to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed Himself in this way: Verse ConceptsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesChrist AppearingMaking Christ KnownChrist With His Discipleslakes


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