The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_100_The_Narow_Door

Jesus is the narrow door through Whom we are to strive to enter.

1. Luke 13:22-24 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

2. Luke 13:25-26 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

3. Luke 13:27-28 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me all you workers of evil!’ In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

4. Luke 13:29-30 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at the table in the kingdom of God. And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

5. Luke 13:31-32 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

6. Luke 13:33-34 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.’ O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

7. Luke 13:35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’” www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

8. To the Word of God was added the oral traditions of men; the INTENT may have been good, but the OUTCOME not so much.

9. To the Word of God was added the oral traditions of men; the INTENT may have been good, but the OUTCOME not so much. Don’t worry about WHO , but YOU.

10. To the Word of God was added the oral traditions of men; the INTENT may have been good, but the OUTCOME not so much. Don’t worry about WHO , but YOU. The struggle is not in MERITING your salvation, but in accepting God’s PROVISION for it.

11. If you seek SALVATION in that which cannot SAVE , you will not be SAVED .

12. If you seek SALVATION in that which cannot SAVE , you will not be SAVED . Don’t worry about WHO , but HOW.

13. If you seek SALVATION in that which cannot SAVE , you will not be SAVED . Don’t worry about WHO , but HOW. Jesus is the NARROW DOOR through Whom we are to strive to enter to be saved.

14. If you seek SALVATION in that which cannot SAVE , you will not be SAVED . Don’t worry about WHO , but HOW. Jesus is the NARROW DOOR through Whom we are to strive to enter to be saved. The door is narrow not because of WHO may enter, whosoever will may come, but HOW , Jesus is the ONLY way to come.

15. We enter the kingdom not by HERITAGE , nor by RELIGION , nor by good WORKS , but through FAITH in Jesus..

16. We enter the kingdom not by HERITAGE , nor by RELIGION , nor by good WORKS , but through FAITH in Jesus.. Jesus’ death and resurrection were NECESSARY to restore us to the Father.

17. We enter the kingdom not by HERITAGE , nor by RELIGION , nor by good WORKS , but through FAITH in Jesus.. Jesus’ death and resurrection were NECESSARY to restore us to the Father. Jesus is God’s PROVISION for our salvation.

18. We enter the kingdom not by HERITAGE , nor by RELIGION , nor by good WORKS , but through FAITH in Jesus.. Jesus’ death and resurrection were NECESSARY to restore us to the Father. Jesus is God’s PROVISION for our salvation. If we do not receive God’s provision for SALVATION, we will stand before the JUDGMENT of God.

19. Please take a moment to fill out your Communication Card NEXT STEPS ( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin) ( ) Reflect on my relationship with Jesus ( ) Think through why Jesus is the only way to God ( ) Evaluate where I may have misplaced faith ( ) Meditate on Luke 13:22-35 ( ) Other________________________