Introduction

• I John 2:4

Jesus is exclusive

• Luke 13:22-30

• Matthew 7:13-14 – “Are there just a few who will be saved?”

  • Jesus does not sugarcoat the answer!

• This is going to be horrible!

  • Luke 13:25, 28

  • Matthew 13:40, 49-50 – There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

• Lots of people thing they’re with Jesus, but they’re not.

  • Luke 13:26

  • Luke 8:19-21

• There’s something we can do about it.

  • Luke 13:24

  • Luke 6:46

Jesus will not be bullied

• Luke 13:31-33 – This is possibly an invention of the Pharisees. Either way, Jesus was not to be rushed in His work.
• John 19:9-12
• Luke 11:43-46 – Jesus said this out of love: They needed to repent!
• Caveats: Romans 12:18; 13:1; Matthew 5:39

Jesus’ heart is broken by sin

• Luke 13:34
• I Kings 18:4
• Luke 13:35