YOU’LL BE SURPRISED WHO’S IN HEAVEN (3 OF 4)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30
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You’ll Be Surprised Who’s In Heaven (3 of 4)
Series: The End is Near
Scott Maze
Luke 13:22-30
This is the third sermon in a series of messages on Jesus' vision of the last days. We are highlighting the Importance of Jesus' Return during this series. There are 260 chapters in the New Testament, and Christ's return is mentioned no less than 318 times. Statistically, one verse in twenty-five mentions Christ's return. So even a cursory reading of the New Testament highlights the importance of Jesus' return.
Jesus employs all kinds of images to communicate both the inevitability of His return but also the urgency of His return. Here's a few... He refers to His return as a thief entering a home in the night. Jesus likens His Second Coming to lazy slaves who think their master is delayed. In another occasion He refers to virgins who aren't prepared for honeymoon.
Today Jesus uses two other images...
1) a door that is closing quickly and finally;
2) A banquet where a bouncer refuses to allow certain people to enter while other enjoy themselves.
Both are pictures of the gospel that evoke urgency for those who listen to His voice. This morning we will encounter one of the most challenging teachings from Jesus for our day. In fact, for many people, Jesus' teaching isn't simply challenging, it is down right revolting.
He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, ''Lord, will those who are saved be few?'' And he said to them, 24 ''Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us,' then he will answer you, 'I do not know where you come from.' 26 Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' 27 But he will say, ' ...
Series: The End is Near
Scott Maze
Luke 13:22-30
This is the third sermon in a series of messages on Jesus' vision of the last days. We are highlighting the Importance of Jesus' Return during this series. There are 260 chapters in the New Testament, and Christ's return is mentioned no less than 318 times. Statistically, one verse in twenty-five mentions Christ's return. So even a cursory reading of the New Testament highlights the importance of Jesus' return.
Jesus employs all kinds of images to communicate both the inevitability of His return but also the urgency of His return. Here's a few... He refers to His return as a thief entering a home in the night. Jesus likens His Second Coming to lazy slaves who think their master is delayed. In another occasion He refers to virgins who aren't prepared for honeymoon.
Today Jesus uses two other images...
1) a door that is closing quickly and finally;
2) A banquet where a bouncer refuses to allow certain people to enter while other enjoy themselves.
Both are pictures of the gospel that evoke urgency for those who listen to His voice. This morning we will encounter one of the most challenging teachings from Jesus for our day. In fact, for many people, Jesus' teaching isn't simply challenging, it is down right revolting.
He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, ''Lord, will those who are saved be few?'' And he said to them, 24 ''Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us,' then he will answer you, 'I do not know where you come from.' 26 Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' 27 But he will say, ' ...
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