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The conversations Jesus had with people were full of truth and grace. Jesus told people the truth—even when it was hard for them to hear it—and Jesus always reminded them of God’s grace that desired for them to be saved. 
 
When someone asked Jesus, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” Jesus answered with truth and grace. He knew that a great number of people would despise and reject Him, and they would miss the new life He offered. Jesus also knew that many were still learning and seeking to believe in Him, so He reminded them He is the narrow gate that leads to salvation. His response offered people truth and grace. 
 
As we learn about God’s kingdom, we know that many will be invited in because they believed in Jesus, but we also realize some will reject Jesus. Then, there are others who think they have done enough good works to earn their way into God’s kingdom, but Jesus will say that He never knew them because they did not put their faith in Him. While this news is hard to hear, it is actually a reminder of the good news we have in Jesus! What God wants most of all is for people to know Jesus and believe in Him. God promises that anyone who believes in Jesus and calls on His name will be saved!  
 
Everyone is invited into the kingdom of God, but not everyone will enter. People are saved only by trusting in Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him.

For Fun
Cut a hole in a poster board or sheet of paper. Give kids the chance to stand at a distance and throw a ball through the hole. Afterward, discuss what Jesus meant when He said the pathway to heaven is like a narrow door. Talk with kids about the reasons some people might reject Jesus and pray that your family and others would recognize Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.

To Serve
Take a walk through a city park or the downtown area of your city. As you walk, pray for the people of your city to hear and believe the good news of Jesus. Talk with kids about how Jesus wept for the city of Jerusalem because they had rejected Him. Ask God to send a revival to your city so that a great number of people would call on the name of Jesus to be saved.