Pure in Heart
Word
- Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:1-11, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9
- How do these passages talk about how our hearts become pure?
- Focus on the parable in Luke 18:
- What action steps are the two characters in these passages taking?
- Both went into the temple to purify their hearts. Who left with a pure heart? Why?
- What do we learn about God’s heart from these verses?
World
- If the beatitude of Jesus is to be “pure in heart”, how would our current Christian culture define it? How is this different from what we are learning today?
- If we had this conversation with someone who was not a Christian, what might their response be?
- What does our current Christian culture and/or the world say about confession?
Us
- Do you have a rhythm of confession in your life? If not, what are the barriers or obstacles keeping you from this rhythm?
- Have you ever experienced more of God (“for they will see God”) through confession? Share examples.
- What from our discussion today will you take with you and live out this week?
When we seek to make our hearts pure, it leads to pride. But when we confess our sins to Jesus, He makes our hearts pure.