"The Good Life" - Week 14

Week 14 - Matthew 5:8

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


Have you seen God recently? Where have you seen him?

I've been able to think of people in my life who are poor in spirit, merciful, and righteous, but I'm racking my brain trying to come up with someone who is pure in heart and I'm having a difficult time.

I have some idea that children are more pure than adults, but there are moments I'm not even sure about the purity of my 2-year old's heart as he learns to share with others.

I don't have any models for this one.

Besides, can anyone see God anyway?

I guess you can tell I have my doubts this week.

As you dwell in Matthew 5:8, here are a few questions to consider and comment on:

1) John 1:18 and 1 John 4:12 say that no one has ever seen God. How does this beatitude change your view on that?

2) Is the blessing (seeing God) a blessing for the end of days or a blessing that changes our vision today?

3) What does it mean to be pure in heart?

4) How does one become more pure in heart?

5) What are some of the ways that Christians (those committed to putting the kingdom on display) might seek to implement this passage in order to proclaim the good news in 2012?