Busy for God but Not Known by Him: "I Never Knew You" (Matthew 7:21-23)

Jesus says some of the most sobering words in the Bible to people who prophesied, cast out demons, and did wonderful works in His name: "I never knew you." These people weren't outsiders. They called Him Lord, Lord. So what was missing? In this video we walk through Matthew 7:21-23 and look at: Why Jesus says "never," not "no longer" The three levels of knowing in the Greek: awareness, knowing (ginosko), and full participation (epignosis) Why gifts and miracles can work apart from closeness What "workers of iniquity" is really pointing to (Romans 6:23) Why intimacy comes first and works come second A simple prayer test: when did you last pray with nothing to ask for? Eli in 1 Samuel 4 and what it looks like to keep functioning after you've stopped hearing The rock in Matthew 7:24 isn't the miracle, the platform, or the gift. It's hearing Him and doing what He says. If this kind of teaching helps you see Scripture differently, subscribe to the channel. There's more coming. Scripture referenced: Matthew 7:21-24, Romans 6:23, 1 Samuel 4 #IneverKnewYou #Matthew7 #BibleStudy #Christian #KnowingGod