Listen as I read today's text found in Matthew 7:13-28 JESUS SAID: 13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Sometimes He makes the Devil His hammer-man. This year, The Broad and Narrow Way lithograph is so richly encoded with Biblical reference that it is possible our intention may seem indecipherable to anyone other than a religious scholar or someone as pious as Frau Reihlen herself. It will also determine where we will spend eternity.
But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Jesus' love and obedience led to sacrifice. The adjective "broad" comes from the Greek word eurúchoros and denotes that which is spacious, broad, wide, or roomy. 66 If God would go to any length and spare no expense to transform us into the image of Christ, then let us strive with equal diligence toward the same great prize! He demonstrated that by washing his disciples' feet, including Judas, who betrayed him later that evening. The truth that we are God's workmanship and that He who began a good work in us will complete it is both comforting and disturbing. It's a battle for patience. The notion of a path or way marked out by God for the conduct of His people is a common theme throughout the Old Testament Scriptures. It is an avenue that caters to every carnal desire and every aspiration of the fallen flesh. Justice requires that sin be paid for. 71 Nothing is required and nothing must be done to find the wide gate or enter upon the broad way. Revelation 5:11-14).
The scene on the glass depicts a man in bed suddenly awake from a dream. Genesis 18:19; Judges 2:22. 103 But to those on the broad way, the devil is a friend, at least for a time. This includes things like laziness, self-seeking, greed, resentment, pride, etc. In this narrow way, let us forget what lies behind, reach forward to what lies ahead, and press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Furthermore, there is no opposition from the devil on the broad way. They have traded divine law in order to be governed by their own lusts and have become an unrestrained people rushing headlong into destruction. For from his lips drip honey, and smoother than oil is his speech; but in the end he is bitter as wormwood and sharp as a two-edged sword. But to hunger the more: They drink, yet their hearts rest weary and sore; Visions vain of hopeless gain, Hearts forlorn, With anguish torn, Woe unstayed, Is e'er the lot of souls betrayed! " But the Broad way has a bitter end, it leads to death. It is well-worn and hemmed in on both sides. We cannot create our own paths or come to a holy God based on our own efforts. All rights reserved. Matthew 3:2, 8 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand…. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
According to the Apostle Paul, to walk in the broad way is to walk "according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. " From the Scriptures, we understand that the justification and sanctification of the believer is designed to be to God a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth. Nevertheless, this is a judgment that falls upon men and nations with greater frequency than we have courage to admit. In the end, whether in public or private, the choices are ours. "A fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn into the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. Jeremiah 9:22), and Ezekiel 20:12-13). Of these works of love, the Lord Jesus says, whosoever does them, not for gain, but in faith and for His sake, shall be regarded as if he had done them to the Lord Himself — Matthew 25:34-40, Luke 9:48. The noun thlípsis is translated as "tribulation" in the following texts: Romans 2:9; 8:35. Jesus never sugar-coated the truth, and the truth is that not many people are willing to pay the price to follow Him.
93 Instead, it loves the world and willingly hearkens to its voice. Strong's 4728: Narrow, strait. 17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
It is safe to say that if a striving or holy violence is required even to enter into Christianity then we can only assume that an equal if not greater striving is required to co ntinue in it. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? For example, on the left, next to a barmaid and a couple of men drinking we read: "Isaiah 5:11" which corresponds to the quote: "Woe to those who rise early in the morning, That they may follow intoxicating drink; Who continue until night, till wine inflames them! " Those going to heaven are few compared to those going to hell. 22 The new believer who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. Acts 1:18) As pendant, we perceive at another window a thief breaking in. It offers temptations that create and increase cravings in the hearts of carnal men while at the same time decreasing their capacity for satisfaction. He loves His children and does not hate them.
Contemporary English Version. We live in a time when far too many people fail to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. 54 As the Christian makes his pilgrimage along the narrow way, he is confronted by greater and greater revelations of his lack of Christ-likeness and his affinity for sin. It is a pilgrimage in a broad and spacious lane where the "redeemed" walk arm in arm with the world, where the grace of God is turned into licentiousness, and where the Lordship of Jesus Christ is denied! Jesus told his followers that they would suffer while in the world. 12In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. This is shown in our picture by prisoners and slaves, who are driven out from their life of ease, and for their sins given over to their enemies —(Jeremiah 15:14). 61 Furthermore, he knows that whether the scourging comes directly from God's hand or from a lesser instrument (such as the devil or the world), it is all designed by God and directed by His all-wise and omnipotent will. Luke 13:23, 24, which, however (notwithstanding the similarity of vers. Almost five thousand years ago, there were pilgrims walking to the Celestial City, as these two honest persons are; and Beelzebub, Apollyon, and Legion, with their companions seeing that the path of the pilgrims lay through this town of Vanity, set up a fair; a fair where they would see all sorts of vanity, and it should last all the year long. 109 In contrast, "the way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. " For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. And with His stripes we are healed" ( Isaiah 53:5) Before entering the narrow way the Christian pilgrim is called, by the sound of a little bell, into a friendly Church of which as a living member of the true fold of God, he has now become an active worker and communicant. It is simply because God, in His love and mercy, puts a desire for the good in our hearts and draws us in the right direction.
He told us that if we wanted to be leaders in his kingdom, we needed to be the servant of all. Many pass it by, through carelessness, because they prefer liberty. Matthew 4:19; 8:22; 9:9; 10:38; 16:24; 19:21. However, they are not the sum of the Christian faith, and if they are viewed outside the context of Christ, they can lead us down a dangerous path of legalism and self-righteousness. In the consideration of both these ways, act like that wise young man who turned into the narrow way, saying to himself, " Not the path, but the goal, decides my choice.
We have to be doers and not hearers only (James 1:22). Εὐρύχωρος (eurychōros). For those of us in the United States, this may be the hardest pill to swallow. He is taught of God, 9 strengthened in his inner man, 10 led in the way that he should go, 11 and disciplined when he strays. Explanation of the picture. Secondly, the narrow way is a way marked by difficulty and struggle.
The redeemed do not walk aimlessly; their course is marked out or well-defined by the will of God and His relentless providence. It is a broad way, for there is nothing to stop or obstruct your walk in it. Some call it " God Understands; God see my Heart; Era of Grace"". John 6:45; Jeremiah 31:34. Enter ye in at the strait gate. So God holds the soul and regulates the stroke. Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Will he follow a path towards damnation or accept the Divine and be allowed the key to heaven and union with God? If this work of salvation were to fail at any part, it would serve only to malign and discredit the name of God. Its hostility is reserved only for those who would dare break truce with it and turn from its path in obedience to God. Together they worked and reworked the various scenes. It is referred to as the way of the Lord, 14 the way of the righteous, 15 and the way or path of righteousness.
When faced with the choice between a narrow, bumpy road and a wide, paved highway, most of us choose the easier road. The word is used six times in the book of Acts as a synonym for Christianity itself. I question whether a single passage can be adduced in which it means, in relation to material things, more than the breaking up of their outward form and beauty, or in spiritual things, more than what may be described as the wretchedness of a wasted life. There's just no place you can be and be alone. NT Gospels: Matthew 7:13 Enter in by the narrow gate (Matt. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.
Unnatural (Overusing Nouns)||Natural (Using a Verb)|. 2nd person- yourself, yourselves. The frog sat in the flower. When people categorize words into nine parts of speech, they say that articles/determiners make up their own category and are not a part of the adjective category. Are subcategories of adjectives. Search inside document. I caught a fish this morning! Parts of speech answer key. The conjunction "and" joins the words "large" and "important, " which are both adjectives. Unfortunately, the answer to this question isn't short. Don't write... ||Do write... |. I will write a song for you. Adverbs modify (describe) verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The preposition plus its noun is called a prepositional phrase.
This is the convention followed by most (but not all) Americans. Here is a sentence diagram showing how the coordinating conjunction and connects two clauses. The Most Important Writing IssuesHere is the most important writing issue for each part of speech. The cat ran down the tree. The verb "think" expresses an action (a mental action in this case). These bad traits are most often caused by an overuse of nouns. Here are some examples of verbs: - work, be, write, exist. I think aliens exist. What Are the Parts of Speech? They will only do one job at a time, but they can do different things in different sentences. I'm so convinced that memorizing some of the prepositions will be helpful to you that I'll teach you a preposition song. Task 2.docx - Chapter I The Parts Of Speech Pronouns A Pronoun Is A Word Used In Place Of One Or Of More Than One Noun. Exercise Circle The Pronouns In - ENGLISHMISC | Course Hero. You remember that words can function as different parts of speech, right? 0% found this document useful (0 votes). The caring father rocked the baby.
Therefore, it is necessary to learn the parts of speech because the teacher's explanations and the exercise books will be packed with them. With Examples)The 9 parts of speech are adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs. It's the subject of this sentence. Today's the day for you to learn about this important grammatical concept! Nouns are further classified depending on what they name (e. g., something abstract like "bravery" or something concrete like "mud"), their structure (e. g., one word like "pool" or two words like "whirlpool"), or a peculiarity about their grammar (e. g., "oxygen" does not have plural form). Chapter 1: Parts of Speech Flashcards. The Part of Speech Is Determined by the Word's FunctionIn a sentence, every word or phrase can be classified as one of the nine parts of speech depending on its function in the sentence. The verb "exist" expresses a state of being. That, which, who, whom, and whoseIndefinite Pronounsrefers to one or more persons, places, ideas, or things, that may not be specifically namedPrepositionshows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. They are different from the other parts of speech in that they're not grammatically related to the rest of the sentence, and the way that we diagram them reflects that.
As a general rule, professional writers try to avoid using adverbs ending "-ly" because they consider them as unnecessary clutter. They are in agreement that he was in violation of several regulations. Think before you speak! A mouse just ran past my foot!
Here, the comma helps. The pronoun "we" replaces the noun phrase "our team. Pedro is studying forhis law exam; therefore, he keeps to himself. Look at how we diagram interjections: The interjection yes sit sits there on its own line floating above the rest of the sentence.
Between you and I (This is wrong because "I" cannot be the object of the preposition "between. You may have a whole drawer full of pants, but you may also have different types of pants that you use for different purposes (workout pants, lounge pants, work pants, etc. Here, the clauses being joined (shown in bold) could stand alone. When there are three or more list items, it's more complicated because there are two different conventions. One of the boys lefthisbook report in the gymnasium. Chapter 1 the parts of speech answer key of life. Sarah is hiding in the box. The Top Issue Related to InterjectionsThe most common question related to interjections is "What punctuation follows an interjection? Look at the word love in the following sentences.
The determiner "those" modifies the noun "cats" to specify them. There's one important thing for you to know before we look at these categories: most words can function as more than one part of speech. The adverb "intriguingly" modifies the adjective "magic. Chapter 1 the parts of speech answer key largo. The conjunction "or" joins the phrases "run to the hills" and "hide in the bushes. Reward Your Curiosity. If you're studying this information for the first time, ignore the subcategories and focus on learning about each broader category. These are also known as "word classes. When most people hear the word pronoun, they think of words like I, we, me, he, she, and they.
The adverb "extremely" modifies the adverb "well. The interjection "eek" expresses panic. If you find a word from the preposition list that's not a part of a prepositional phrase, it's not functioning as a preposition. The adjective "happy" modifies the noun "place. Mark has eaten all the pies and cakes. Remember that, in English, a word that performs a particular function in one sentence might perform a different function in another. Here are some examples of determiners: - my, those, two, many.
Do you have a view on this? Adjectives describe, or modify, nouns and pronouns. Anyone giveher the brochure for summer camp? My eyes will well up. Verbs show actions or states of being. Team is winning more games than the coach thought is a stunning victory forour side! Original Title: Full description. This much is clear: Determiners are similar to adjectives, but there are differences. The Top Issue Related to NounsDon't give a common noun (e. g., "dog, " "brochure, " "mountain") a capital letter just because it's an important word in your sentence. It would be hard to describe a beautiful sunset or the way a touching story makes us feel without using adjectives. In the Montessori tradition of education, they use a large red circle or ball to symbolize a verb, and they often teach children to think of verbs as a sun providing the energy of a sentence. However, when learning a foreign language (particularly in a classroom setting), mastering the grammar is a far less natural process. You can use a comma, a period (full stop), or an exclamation mark. The conjunction and is joining the words sat and waited.
For now, just know that all conjunctions, no matter what type they are, connect things together. Our team has studied the evidence. Interjections show excitement or emotion. Here are some examples of interjections: - ouch, oops, eek. Abstract Nounan idea feeling, quality, or characteristicCompound NounsTwo or more words used together to form a noun; may stand alone but means something else when combined withCollective nounis a word that names a groupAntecedentthe word that a pronoun stands for or refers toWhere can the antecedent appear?
I live in a happy place. Who, whom, which, what, whoseRelative Pronounthey introduce the subordinate clauseWhat are the relative pronouns? These are indeed all pronouns, but they're a part of a subcategory called personal pronouns. Here are a few of the subcategories of pronouns: reflexive pronouns, indefinite pronouns, possessive pronouns, and relative pronouns.