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Deuteronomy - Charles White - 3_31_2021_

Lesson 12 of 12 April 1, 2021

The class began with a brief recap of the Deuteronomy study, noting that they were on chapter 36—beyond the book’s actual ending—to segue into a discussion about a pure heart. The teacher explained that purity is essential for approaching God and cited Jesus’ Beatitude (Matt 5:8) as the promise for the pure, while also reminding that those lacking purity cannot see God, drawing a parallel to the consequences expressed in John 3:16. He then traced the concept of purity through Israel’s covenant, describing the Levitical system, the stringent requirements for priests, and the exclusive access of the high priest to the Holy of Holies. Shifting to the New Covenant, the teacher highlighted Hebrews 4:16, proclaiming that Christ’s sacrifice grants every believer confident access to God’s presence. He warned that this privilege must not breed complacency but should keep believers aware of the sanctity of God’s throne. The lesson concluded with an appeal for personal introspection on the state of one’s heart and the pursuit of holiness in everyday life.

Matthew 5:8

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

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever should believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.