1. The Life of Christ – Lesson 7
March 21, 2018
Matthew Chapters 5-7
Luke 6:20-49
The Life of Christ – Lesson 7
The Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart …”

2. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
The persecuted
The peacemakers
The pure in heart
The merciful
Those who hunger & thirst
The gentle
Those who mourn
The poor in spirit

3. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
What does “pure” mean? Unmixed, unadulterated. Free from impurities. Pure or clean in and of itself, or That which is made clean or pure; i.e., to be cleansed. Unmixed/Pure in terms of devotion; Matthew 6:22-24

4. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
Purity in the inner man. Matthew 23:26-28; 15:18-20 Purity in thoughts. Philippians 4:8 Purity in speech. Titus 2:8; Purity in actions. 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Timothy 4:12; Proverbs 20:9-11

5. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
Purity in doctrine/teaching. 1 Timothy 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13 Purity (unmixed) in focus and devotion. Matthew 6:24 Purity in relationships. Matthew 5:21ff; 1 Timothy 5:1-2

6. “… For they shall see God.”
Consider the significance of seeing God.
Moses | Exodus 33:11-23; 34:5-7
2 Corinthians 3:12-16
Jesus | John 1:14-16,18
John 14:8-10
Fullness: Ephesians 3:19, 4:13, Colossians 1:19, 2:9
“For in Him (Christ) dwells all the fullness of the Godhead (deity) bodily” (Colossians 2:9)
“to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:19)
Saul | Acts 22:6-11

7. “… For they shall see God.”
Hebrews 12:14 – sanctification (holiness/separateness) enables one to “see the Lord.” (The purpose of OT Laws) 1 John 3:2-3 – must be pure “to see Him just as He is” Psalms 17:15; 16:11; 21:6 – looking forward to what we cannot presently do. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 – not just “see” but “be with” forever. Revelation 21:3 Revelation 22:1-5