Kingdom Citizenship Test from Matthew
Explore the Kingdom Citizenship Test from Matthew 7:13-23, focusing on entering through the narrow gate, producing good fruit, and doing the Father's will. Reflect on aligning lives with Jesus' expectations and the essence of true obedience.
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Passing the Kingdom Citizenship Test Matthew 7:13-23
Main Idea To be kingdom citizens, we must examine our lives to see if they align with Jesus expectations.
Passing the Kingdom Citizenship Test 1. Kingdom citizens enter through the narrow gate (v.13-14)
Passing the Kingdom Citizenship Test 1. Kingdom citizens enter through the narrow gate (v.13-14) 2. Kingdom citizens produce good fruit (v.15-20)
Isaiah 5:4 What more could I have done for my vineyard than I did? Why, when I expected a yield of good grapes, did it yield worthless grapes?
Passing the Kingdom Citizenship Test 1. Kingdom citizens enter through the narrow gate (v.13-14) 2. Kingdom citizens produce good fruit (v.15-20) 3. Kingdom citizens do the Father s will (v.21-23)
To pray, Lord, Lord, and to disobey Him, is of the very essence of villainy. - G. Campbell Morgan
The gospel frees the believer to a life of obedience. - Stephen Eccher
1 John 2:18-19 Children, it is the last hour. And as you have heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. By this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. However, they went out so that it might be made clear that none of them belongs to us.
Christ - He Has Passed the Test 1. Enter through the Narrow Gate - I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).
Christ - He Has Passed the Test 1. Enter through the Narrow Gate - I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). 2. Produce Good Fruit - I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me (John 15:5).
Christ - He Has Passed the Test 1. Enter through the Narrow Gate - I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). 2. Produce Good Fruit - I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me (John 15:5). 3. Do the Father s Will - Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done (Luke 22:42).
Passing the Kingdom Citizenship Test Matthew 7:13-23
