Idea: Strive to enter through the narrow gate.
Intro: Luke doesn't strictly call these words a parable of J, but they have the same mark. Jesus uses a simple, understandable object lesson to teach a very specific spiritual lesson. In this case, the object lesson is a narrow gate, and the specific lesson is that there is only one way of salvation. Those who think themselves to be right with God based on anything other than Jesus must heed the warning to strive to enter through the narrow gate.
1. Are there few who will be saved?
2. Historical Setting of the Jews
3. Application
a. To the Jews
b. To You Today
4. Strive! |
