The document discusses Jesus' teaching about the narrow and wide gates that lead to salvation or destruction. It notes there are two choices - submission and trust in God by following His will, or rejection and rebellion against God. Jesus calls his followers to commit to true citizenship in God's kingdom by doing the will of the Father, as Jesus himself did during his life on earth. The document emphasizes that merely claiming to know God is not enough, but that believers must be doers of God's will in order to enter the kingdom of heaven.

1. The Strait and Narrow Way
Matt. 7:13-14

2. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23

3. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel
demands we
make a choice.
2 Gates Mat 7:13-14
-narrow or wide?
-hard and constricted?
-Or easier and more comfortable?
-lonely or lots of company?

4. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel
demands we
make a choice.
2 Kinds of Fruit Mat 7:16-20
-good or bad?
2 Foundations Mat 7:24-27
-rock or sand?

5. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel
demands we
make a choice.
These choices are either:
1. Submission and trust in God
2. Rejection and rebellion against God

6. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
The gospel
demands we
make a choice.
Jesus asks each of us to make a
commitment -
be true citizens of His Kingdom.

7. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“Not every one”
Mat 7:21
Narrow gate – “few” Mat 7:14
False prophets – look like “sheep” Mat 7:15
“Many” Miracle Workers - “Lord, Lord” Mat 7:22

8. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“I never knew
you” Mat 7:23
“depart from me” 2 Thes 1:9
“you who practice lawlessness” I John 3:4

9. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
Must hear in order to do Mat 13:10-17
Hearing demand’s obey or reject Lk 6:46

10. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
One talent slave Mat 25:24-30
Goats on judgement day Mat 25:41-46

11. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
Those that don’t obey 2 Thes 1:7b-9
Those that do obey Mat 12:48-50

12. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
Jesus’ mission on earth was to do
His Father’s will.
John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38
Luke 22:42

13. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
Our mission - do more than just
confess His name – be doers of His will.
John 8:31
Col 3:17

14. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
Our Father’s will - light - sayings -
word - commandment – will judge
us on the last day.
John 12:46-50

15. “the will of
My Father”
Matt 7:21-23
“he who does
the will of My
Father” Mat 7:21
What a tremendous blessing of
love, grace and mercy to have the
reward of our Father’s will.
I John 3:22; 5:14
John 6:40

16. Which WILL
will YOU choose?