The Narrow and Wide Gates
Sermon on the Mount•Episode 34•August 26, 2024

The Narrow and Wide Gates

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Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount by presenting his listeners with a choice, illustrated in three parts. He first describes two gates and two paths. The narrow gate is difficult to enter, but it opens up the way to life. The wide gate is easy to navigate, but it leads to ruin. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the choice we all must make after listening to Jesus’ words and how the decision to live out our true calling as humans is challenged daily by paths that appear easier.
The Narrow and Wide Gates
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Scripture References

Genesis 2-3Psalms 1Genesis 18:19Genesis 3:24Genesis 4Genesis 6:14-22Genesis 19:1-11Genesis 3:22-24Exodus 12:13-28Matthew 13Matthew 5:10Matthew 7:13-14Luke 7:36-50Matthew 8:5-13Matthew 20:28John 12:31Isaiah 53:11Matthew 22:14Matthew 24Matthew 24:4-5Matthew 24:10-12Matthew 13:24-30

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Show Music

  • Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
  • BibleProject theme song by TENTS
  • “Golden” by Aarigod
  • “Longing” by Chase Mackintosh

Show Credits

Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.