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How might our lives look different if we truly embraced Jesus’ call to walk the ‘narrow path’? What specific changes might we need to make?

In what ways have you experienced the difficulty of following the ‘narrow path’ that Jesus describes? How have you persevered through those challenges?

How can we discern between true and false teachers in today’s world, especially with the prevalence of online ministries and influencers?

What ‘mountains’ or false altars have you been tempted to look to for help instead of God? How can we refocus our attention on the ‘maker of the mountains’?

How does the concept of God finishing what He starts impact your view of personal faith struggles or doubts?

In what ways might the church be called to be ‘salt and light’ in addressing current societal issues? How can we balance this with maintaining our primary focus on Jesus?

How can we cultivate a faith that produces good fruit in our lives, as Jesus describes? What might this ‘fruit’ look like in practical terms?

What does it mean to you personally to enter through the ‘narrow gate’? How might this decision impact your daily choices and priorities?

How can we balance the tension between God’s unconditional love and the call to ‘choose today’ whom we will serve?

In what ways might the prosperity gospel distort our understanding of blessings and suffering in the Christian life? How can we develop a more biblically grounded perspective?

FAMILY DISCUSSION

Choices in Daily Life:

• What choices do you face in your daily life that feel overwhelming due to too many options, like the examples of TV shows or types of cheese from the sermon?
• How do you decide which paths or options to take in those situations?

The Narrow and Broad Paths:

• What do you think it means to walk the ‘narrow path’ versus the ‘broad path’ in your life?
• Can you think of a time when you had to choose a difficult or less popular path because it was the right thing to do?

Listening to God’s Voice:

• In the sermon, Simon asked if we are truly listening to God’s voice. How do you try to listen to God in your life?
• Have there been moments when you felt you heard God’s guidance?

Responding to God’s Call:

• The sermon emphasized responding to God’s call and making decisions to follow Him. How do you make decisions that align with your faith?
• What might be some barriers that stop you from making such decisions, and how can you overcome them?

False Prophets and Influence:

• How do you discern between true and false teachings or influences in your life?
• What ‘fruits’ do you think are important to identify whether someone is a true follower of Christ?

Living Out Faith Daily:

• The sermon mentioned living on the narrow path could bring challenges. What are some everyday actions you can take to reflect your faith and trust in God?
• Discuss ways we can support each other as a family to stay on the narrow path, living out our faith.

The Mountains Analogy:

• Simon talked about the mountains with altars of false gods. What are some ‘mountains’ or distractions in your life that might take your focus away from God?
• How can we refocus our sights on the ‘maker of the mountains’ rather than the mountains themselves?

Perseverance and Hope:

• How can we remind ourselves of the hope and perseverance that God offers us, that He does not abandon us on our journey?
• Share an instance where you felt abandoned or uncertain and how you found reassurance in your faith.