Two Paths; Two Men

I. Jesus’ teaching is Life and Death. (vv.13-14)

Jesus finishes his sermon by explaining the consequences of what he has been teaching.

He illustrates by outlining two gates:

The Wide Gate

Leads to destruction

Many go through

The road is spacious

The Narrow Gate

Leads to life

The path is difficult because of how narrow it is

few find it

II. The Talk and the Walk (vv.15-23)

There are false prophets who are out to devour you.

Notice Jesus language

prophet instead of teacher

you’ll know them by their fruit

This is reminiscent of the Law

Prophets would be known as true or false based on if their word comes true or not

These false prophets are ravenous

Those on the path actually follow the path

III. The Storm is A’cumin’ (vv. 24-29)

His whole sermon has been about living righteously

Judgment is coming

IV. Challenge

Which path are you on?

What fruit do you produce

Are you prepared for the Storm?