Spiritually Skeptical

1. Expectations, 1:45.

2. Confrontation, 1:46a.

3. Invitation, 1:46b.

4. Realization, 1:47-51.

5. Conversion

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8 ESV

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

What matters is not worldly fame, acclaim, or a household name.

What matters is His approval.

21 Now, the way to receive God's approval has been made plain in a way other than Moses' Teachings. Moses' Teachings and the Prophets tell us this.

22 Everyone who believes has God's approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people.

23 Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God's glory.

24 They receive God's approval freely by an act of his kindness through the price Christ Jesus paid to set us free [from sin].

25 God showed that Christ is the throne of mercy where God's approval is given through faith in Christ's blood. In his patience God waited to deal with sins committed in the past.

26 He waited so that he could display his approval at the present time. This shows that he is a God of justice, a God who approves of people who believe in Jesus. , GW