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Matthew 7

Matthew 7 concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a series of decisive warnings and invitations. Jesus teaches humility in judgment, discernment in holiness, and persistence in prayer. He then presents the stark reality that not all paths lead to life, and not all religious words reflect genuine obedience.

The chapter emphasizes that true discipleship is revealed through fruit and obedience, not appearance or speech. The parable of the wise and foolish builders closes the sermon, calling listeners to build their lives on obedience to Jesus’ words rather than mere admiration.

Christ-Foreshadowing

Jesus reveals Himself as the ultimate foundation — the Rock upon which life must be built. His warning that not all who call Him “Lord” truly belong foreshadows His role as final Judge. The narrow gate anticipates the exclusivity of salvation through Christ alone, fulfilled through His death and resurrection.

Matthew 7 — The Narrow Gate

(Song Lyrics — Response One Style)

Verse 1 — The Measure You Use

Judge with mercy, weigh your own,

The measure you give will be shown.

Why point out dust in another’s eye,

While a beam in yours goes untried?

First be healed, then help restore,

Truth is kind when pride is no more.

Pre-Chorus

Do not throw what’s holy away,

Discernment guards the narrow way.

Chorus — The Narrow Gate

Enter through the narrow gate,

Few will choose it — few will wait.

The wide road glitters, loud and broad,

But only one leads home to God.

The way is hard, the path is straight—

Life is found through the narrow gate.

Verse 2 — Ask, Seek, Knock

Ask in faith and doors will move,

Seek the truth and it comes to you.

Knock again when answers delay,

The Father hears you when you pray.

If broken parents still give bread,

How much more will heaven tend?

Chorus — The Narrow Gate

Enter through the narrow gate,

Not every voice that speaks is straight.

Promises loud, intentions thin,

Only truth will lead you in.

The way is hard, the path is straight—

Life is found through the narrow gate.

Verse 3 — Trees and Words

Watch the fruit, not just the sound,

Some trees rot though leaves abound.

Not every cry of “Lord” is true,

Obedience reveals the root.

Many will speak, few will stand,

When truth demands more than plans.

Bridge — The Final Warning

“I never knew you” cuts the air,

To works without love, faith without care.

The storm will come, the floods will rise,

Revealing truth no mask survives.

Final Chorus — The Narrow Gate

Enter through the narrow gate,

Build your life before it’s late.

Rock or sand — the choice is clear,

One will stand when storms appear.

The rains will fall, the winds will shake—

Only rock outlasts the break.

Outro

The sermon ends, the choice remains,

Two roads ahead, two final claims.

The crowd is silent, the Teacher waits—

Which way will you choose?

The narrow gate.

 

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