“T hese are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

1. 1.Jesus comes unmasked to ordinary people. vv.43-45Masks

New Living Translation

dolos; from the root δελ- del-; a bait, fig. craft, deceit

“false, deceit, guile” Not perfect but grace is available Honest – “It’s ok to not be ok.” No hidden agenda/motives Don’t pretend to be more righteous than actually are Say what they think Mean what they sayDolos

“TEBOWING”

“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.” Psalm 32:1-2

“ Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. …“Teacher,” they said, “we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are… Matthew 22:15-18

Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” ” But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?.” Matthew 22:15-18

1. 1.Jesus comes unmasked to ordinary people. vv Unmasked people are the ones who see God. vv.46-49Masks

“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:16-17

1. 1.Jesus comes unmasked to ordinary people. vv Unmasked people are the ones who see God. vv God opens up wide to those who open up to God. vv.50-51Masks