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Psalm 107:22 Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental

Three Peculiar Statements John 20 Three Peculiar Statements

Jesus Said: Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.'“ John 20:17

My Father and Your Father In the Old Testament, God is called father: 9 Times (4 of which are prophecy) In the New Testament 82 times (excluding Jesus’ personal words) De 32:6 "Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you. Isa 63:16 Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. 2Sa 7:14 "I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons of men, Ps 89:26 He shall cry to Me, 'You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.‘ Ps 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. Isa 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isa 64:8 But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand. Jer 3:4 Will you not from this time cry to Me, 'My father, You are the guide of my youth? Jer 3:19 "But I said: 'How can I put you among the children And give you a pleasant land, A beautiful heritage of the hosts of nations?' "And I said: 'You shall call Me, "My Father," And not turn away from Me.‘

My Father and Your Father The New Covenant is one with a Father Jesus was going to OUR Father He will mediate there – 1 Timothy 2:5 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

Jesus Said: So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.“ And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22

Receive the Holy Spirit But what about the Promise? Acts 1:4-5 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

Receive the Holy Spirit But what about the Promise? Luke’s answer – Luke 24:44-49 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

Receive the Holy Spirit Luke 24:45 He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures John 20:22 He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit” 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

Receive the Holy Spirit Receiving the Holy Spirit Understanding the Scriptures 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

Jesus Said: "If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.“ John 20:23

Forgiving Sins "Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?“ Mark 2:7 The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?“ Luke 5:21

Forgiving Sins If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Forgiving Sins How can they forgive sins? Luke’s answer – Luke 24:44-49

Forgiving Sins John 20:23 "If you forgive the sins of any.…..” Luke 24:47 “repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed”

The ability to forgive sins Forgiving Sins The ability to forgive sins Preaching the Gospel

Jesus Arose Jesus spoke on matters of importance John records them in a spiritual language We use all of the accounts to understand