Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. — Matt. 7:13-14
This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. — Luke 22:20
From the workbook:
What would characterize a false prophet or a false Christ?
How should we obey Jesus’ command to “watch” and “stay awake” (Matt. 24:42; 25:13)?
How does this help us in understanding the way in which we “strive to enter by the narrow door”?
What makes the demands to strive from Jesus seem burdensome?
What is new about the new covenant? How does the new covenant ensure the obedience of God’s people?
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Demand #22: Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Door, for All of Life is War
And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” — Luke 13:23-24
From the workbook:
- Describe the striving that Jesus had in mind when he commanded, “Strive to enter through the narrow door” (Luke 13:24). What is “striving”? What are we striving to enter?
- How can pain present a danger to your soul? How can pleasure and prosperity be a danger to your soul? Why does Jesus most often focus on the danger of prosperity and pleasure rather than the danger of pain?
- What danger did Jesus warn us of most often? Why?
- What are “healthy eyes” (p. 171). Explain how “healthy eyes” relate to money.
- What are some specific, practical ways you can “strive, wrestle, fight” (p. 173) to see God, not money, as the supreme treasure?
From the workbook:
- Describe the striving that Jesus had in mind when he commanded, “Strive to enter through the narrow door” (Luke 13:24). What is “striving”? What are we striving to enter?
- How can pain present a danger to your soul? How can pleasure and prosperity be a danger to your soul? Why does Jesus most often focus on the danger of prosperity and pleasure rather than the danger of pain?
- What danger did Jesus warn us of most often? Why?
- What are “healthy eyes” (p. 171). Explain how “healthy eyes” relate to money.
- What are some specific, practical ways you can “strive, wrestle, fight” (p. 173) to see God, not money, as the supreme treasure?
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Demand #21: Do the Will of My Father Who is in Heaven - Be Transformed by Trusting Jesus
Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother. — Mark 3:35
Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it! — Luke 11:28
Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. — Matt. 7:21
Reminder: the book and the study guide can be downloaded (free of charge) from Dr. Piper's website at link to the right. >
Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it! — Luke 11:28
Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. — Matt. 7:21
Reminder: the book and the study guide can be downloaded (free of charge) from Dr. Piper's website at link to the right. >
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