November 3rd - Matthew 7:13-14
/Questions to think about
What is the narrowest road that you’ve ever been on? Was it a good or bad experience?
What is a difficult decision that you’ve had to make? Why was it difficult?
On a trip would you rather go to a spot that is well known (and visited) or would you rather find a little known attraction that doesn’t get many visitors?
What are some key decisions you’ve made that have changed or shaped your life?
Why does Jesus describe the way to destruction having a way gate and being easy?
How would you answer someone who believes that it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere? That everyone is going to go to heaven?
How do we enter the narrow gate?
Salvation is a free gift of God, but it’s described as a narrow gate and road leading to life is hard. If it’s free why is it hard? In what ways it is difficult to follow Jesus?
Related Scripture passages to meditate on
Deuteronomy 30:11-20
Joshua 24:14-28
Proverbs 2
Proverbs 14:12-16
Luke 9:23-25
Luke 9:57-61
Mark 10:17-31
John 14:6
Romans 5:6-8