Matthew 7:13-29 We all must make decisions. The most important decision we will ever make is whether to follow Jesus as both Savior and Lord. In this final teaching of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives us four examples of decisions that lead to two very different destinations.
READ:
Matthew 7:13-29 • Joshua 24:15 • John 14:6 • James 1:22
DISCUSS:
• What four decisions did Jesus present in this teaching?
• How can we know if we are walking on the wide path or the narrow path? Compare and contrast the narrow and wide paths? What are the destinations of each?
• How can we know if a particular teaching from the Word is true or false? Why are false teachings appealing at times? What false teachings are popular today?
• How can we be certain that we know Jesus both as the Savior of our soul and the Lord of our lives?
• Why is Jesus’ parable of the two builders a fitting conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount? What’s the difference between the wise and foolish man?
• What does casual and comfortable Christianity look like, and how does that compare to the life Jesus is calling His followers to live?
PRAY:
Pray that you honor Christ in all your big and small decisions.
RESPOND:
Pick one major decision you have to make this week. Commit that you will make the decision that most honors Christ.