June 21st Sermon "The Reward of Purity"

Sermon on the Mount

What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?

The Reward of Purity

Matthew 5:8

A Greater “Seeing”

The Beatitude: "Blessed Are the Pure in Heart"

Psalm 24:3-4, Ezekiel 36:25-26, Matthew 23:25-28, James 4:8

"Pure" is represented by the words focus, absorption, concentration, sincerity, and singleness.

Depth of Devotion

Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:15, 21

An Impossible Depth

Matthew 5:48

The Benefit: "For They Will See God"

1. Seeing God Now

Psalm 29, Job 42:5

2. Seeing More of God

2 Corinthians 3:18

3. Ultimate Seeing

Job 19:25-27

Receiving Sight and Improving Vision

Philippians 2:12, 13 James 4:8, John 15:3, 1 John 3:2-3, Titus 2:11-14