"Lord, when did we see you?"

Matthew 25:31-46

• Judgment Day: One question is asked by both the righteous

and the cursed – “Lord, when did we

see you…?” 25:37, 44• Righteous: Like Jesus,

they looked for chances to serve others

• Cursed: Eyes were fixed on sin and self—never see their brother’s needs

Matthew 25:31-46

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Unless we “see” Jesus we will not be saved!

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For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7)

John 6:40 John 20:29 1 Peter 1:8-9

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SEE JESUS FOR WHO HE ISMatthew 16:16

• See His humility, death and exaltation, Heb. 2:9; Phil. 2:5-11• See His works (testify of Him), Matt. 11:4-6; Mk. 16:6• See Him as the only

source of salvation, Acts 4:12

- Philip, Jno. 1:43-46; 12:20-21; 14:8-9

- Zacchaeus, Lk. 19:2-4, 9

• See Him as the only way to the Father, Jno. 14:6

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• Life’s circumstances• “See” (to perceive) -Discernment, empathy, compassionate responses

• See Jesus when we accept and do His

will toward others (Phil. 2:5)• In the hungry and impoverished, Matt. 25:

35-36; Mk. 14:7-Open hand wide, Deut.

15:11-Hungry souls! Acts 8:30-

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SEEING JESUS IN THOSE AROUND US

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• See Jesus when we accept and do His

will toward others (Phil. 2:5)• In the sick, Matt. 25:36;

Jas. 5:13-14; 1 Tim. 5:23

-The sick and dying soul! Gal. 6:1-2; Jas. 5:19-

20• In the lonely and forgotten Matt. 25:35-36

-Hospitality, Heb. 13:2; Rom. 12:13; Lk. 10:27-

29-Souls separated from God!

Lk. 14:23

SEEING JESUS IN THOSE AROUND US

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Let brotherly love continue. (Hebrews 13:1)

Self-absorbed do not see

Jesus2 Tim. 3:2

1 Tim. 6:17-

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SOLUTION Deny self Luke 9:23

Self-righteous do not see

JesusLk. 18:9-12 2 Cor. 10:12

SOLUTIONHumble yourself

James 4:10

Casual Christians do not see JesusHeb. 10:23-24

Rom. 12:11

SOLUTIONPrioritize lifeMatthew 6:33

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• “If only I had known it was you, Lord, I would have helped You!” Matt. 25:44• No excuses on Judgment Day• The selfish life forfeits the blessings of grace now, as well as eternal life, Matt. 25:46 (Acts 20:35)