Luke 13:22-30
The Narrow Way
22 He went through one town and village after another, teaching and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 “Lord,” someone asked him, “are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able 25 once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door. Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up for us!’ He will answer you, ‘I don’t know you or where you’re from.’ 26 Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you’re from. Get away from me, all you evildoers!’ 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth in that place, when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves thrown out. 29 They will come from east and west, from north and south, to share the banquet in the kingdom of God. 30 Note this: Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
The Narrow Way
22 He went through one town and village after another, teaching and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 “Lord,” someone asked him, “are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able 25 once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door. Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up for us!’ He will answer you, ‘I don’t know you or where you’re from.’ 26 Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you’re from. Get away from me, all you evildoers!’ 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth in that place, when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves thrown out. 29 They will come from east and west, from north and south, to share the banquet in the kingdom of God. 30 Note this: Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
A Door to a Feast!
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life, caught up in a whirlwind of work, family, and other responsibilities? I know I have. It's so easy to get caught up in our own world and forget about the big picture. But a passage from the book of Luke gives me, and maybe you, a wake-up call and reminds us of the importance of making the most of the narrow door.
In this passage, Jesus tells the story of a man who tries to enter the narrow door but finds it shut. The master of the house tells him that he's not dressed in the right attire and he will not be allowed in. This story is a powerful reminder that we need to be diligent in our pursuit of God and make the most of our opportunity to enter the narrow door.
Here are three discussion points that I took away from this passage, and some action steps to make positive changes in our lives:
The Importance of Seeking God
Action Steps:
The Dangers of Being Too Busy with Our Own Lives
The second discussion point is about the dangers of being too busy with our own lives. In this passage, we see that people are so focused on their own lives that they ignore the opportunity to enter the narrow door. We can easily get caught up in our work, our hobbies, and our personal pursuits, but it's important to remember that seeking God should always be a priority.
Action Steps:
The Urgency of Seeking the Narrow Door
The third discussion point is about the urgency of seeking the narrow door. In this passage, Jesus warns us that the door will eventually close and that we need to make the most of our time now to enter it. This is a wake-up call to each of us to prioritize our relationship with God and to make sure that we are not too busy with our own lives to seek after Him.
Action Steps:
So, what do you think? Are you ready to make the most of the narrow door and seek after God with all your heart? Don't let the distractions of life hold you back from experiencing the amazing blessings that come with entering the narrow door. Take the action steps above and make a commitment to seek after God each day. You won't regret it!
In this passage, Jesus tells the story of a man who tries to enter the narrow door but finds it shut. The master of the house tells him that he's not dressed in the right attire and he will not be allowed in. This story is a powerful reminder that we need to be diligent in our pursuit of God and make the most of our opportunity to enter the narrow door.
Here are three discussion points that I took away from this passage, and some action steps to make positive changes in our lives:
The Importance of Seeking God
The first discussion point is about the importance of seeking God. In this passage, Jesus reminds us that only a few will be able to enter the narrow door. This means that it's crucial that we make the time to seek after God and to be in relationship with Him. This requires effort and perseverance on our part, but it will be worth it in the end as we enter the narrow door and experience all of the amazing blessings that come with it.
Action Steps:
- Set aside time each day to pray and read the BibleJoin a local church or community group where you can worship and learn about God
- Surround yourself with like-minded believers who will encourage you in your faith
The Dangers of Being Too Busy with Our Own Lives
The second discussion point is about the dangers of being too busy with our own lives. In this passage, we see that people are so focused on their own lives that they ignore the opportunity to enter the narrow door. We can easily get caught up in our work, our hobbies, and our personal pursuits, but it's important to remember that seeking God should always be a priority.
Action Steps:
- Take a step back and evaluate your priorities
- Make time for God by setting aside time each day for prayer and Bible study
- Say no to things that distract you from your relationship with God
The Urgency of Seeking the Narrow Door
The third discussion point is about the urgency of seeking the narrow door. In this passage, Jesus warns us that the door will eventually close and that we need to make the most of our time now to enter it. This is a wake-up call to each of us to prioritize our relationship with God and to make sure that we are not too busy with our own lives to seek after Him.
Action Steps:
- Don't wait any longer to seek God
- Make a commitment to seek after God each day
- Encourage others to seek the narrow door as well
So, what do you think? Are you ready to make the most of the narrow door and seek after God with all your heart? Don't let the distractions of life hold you back from experiencing the amazing blessings that come with entering the narrow door. Take the action steps above and make a commitment to seek after God each day. You won't regret it!
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