As Jesus begins to close the Sermon on the Mount he levels a serious warning toward all who would claim to be his disciples. All believers are called to consider if their devotion to Jesus is genuine or not, regardless of how much has been done in the name of Christ. In this counterintuitive passage Jesus shows us that the most important thing about us is not in us, but in him.

Discussion Questions

How have you read the narrow and wide paths in the past? How were they interpreted in the sermon?
What assurance is there to gain from being known by Jesus VS only knowing about Jesus?
What would you say is the main warning from this passage?
How should the urgency of Jesus’ warning affect us in sharing the gospel?

Prayer Points

Pray for Jesus’ warning to bolster your resolve to be a true disciple that loves him with outward and inward affection.
Pray that God would give our church a deep assurance of knowing and being known by Jesus.