1. "Lord, when did we see you?" Matthew 25:31-46

2. 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 2

3. Unless we “see” Jesus we will not be saved! 3 For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7) John 6:40 John 20:29 1 Peter 1:8-9

4. 4 S EE J ESUS FOR W HO H E I S Matthew 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

5. 5 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 8:30-35 S EEING J ESUS IN T HOSE A ROUND U S

6. 6 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 S EEING J ESUS IN T HOSE A ROUND U S

7. 7 Let brotherly love continue. (Hebrews 13:1) Self-absorbed do not see Jesus 2 Tim. 3:2 1 Tim. 6:17-19 S OLUTION Deny self Luke 9:23 Self-righteous do not see Jesus Lk. 18:9-12 2 Cor. 10:12 S OLUTION Humble yourself James 4:10 Casual Christians do not see Jesus Heb. 10:23-24 Rom. 12:11 S OLUTION Prioritize life Matthew 6:33

8. 8 “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)