Sermon-"Known" based on Matthew 7:13-23
Introduction : Known is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as, “Proved or understood.” What are the following pictures on the screen known for: Kansas, Hesston, HMBC, You? Often our answers for what we are known for are based on what we do. In today’s passage, we see what matters is WHO we know. Follow vs. 13-14 · Gates-There are only two choices. Can also be translated as door. In Jesus’ day, shepherds often would serve as the gate to a fenced area during the night. They would lay down in the opening to keep the sheep safe inside while keeping the wolves out. · Vs. 13-Wide-It’s easy, leads to destruction, many enter it o Way is Easy & Many Enter It-Some translations use path. Self focused, self righteousness, many options. “Do whatever you want, whatever makes you happy, whatever is true for you” § (John 14:6) Jesus said ...
