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The Strait and Narrow WayMatt. 7:13-14
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel demands we make a choice.
2 Gates Mat 7:13-14-narrow or wide?-hard and constricted? -Or easier and more comfortable?-lonely or lots of company?
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel demands we make a choice.
2 Kinds of Fruit Mat 7:16-20-good or bad?
2 Foundations Mat 7:24-27-rock or sand?
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel demands we make a choice.
These choices are either:
1. Submission and trust in God
2. Rejection and rebellion against God
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel demands we make a choice.
Jesus asks each of us to make a commitment -
be true citizens of His Kingdom.
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“Not every one” Mat 7:21
Narrow gate – “few” Mat 7:14
False prophets – look like “sheep” Mat 7:15
“Many” Miracle Workers - “Lord, Lord” Mat 7:22
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“I never knew you” Mat 7:23
“depart from me” 2 Thes 1:9
“you who practice lawlessness” I John 3:4
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
Must hear in order to do Mat 13:10-17
Hearing demand’s obey or reject Lk 6:46
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
One talent slave Mat 25:24-30
Goats on judgement day Mat 25:41-46
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
Those that don’t obey 2 Thes 1:7b-9
Those that do obey Mat 12:48-50
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
Jesus’ mission on earth was to do His Father’s will.
John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38Luke 22:42
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
Our mission - do more than just confess His name – be doers of His will.
John 8:31Col 3:17
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
Our Father’s will - light - sayings - word - commandment – will judge us on the last day.
John 12:46-50
“the will of My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does the will of My Father” Mat 7:21
What a tremendous blessing of love, grace and mercy to have the reward of our Father’s will.
I John 3:22; 5:14John 6:40
Which WILL
will YOU choose?
