#BeTheFew Bible Study: Matthew 7:13-20

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Tonight we continued our weekly Bible study on the Sermon on the Mount. Some of the topics we discussed included:




  • The world takes the easy path that leads to destruction
  • False prophets like to tickle your ears
  • The fruit will follow naturally if we abide in the Word
  • The path is strait and narrow - "Few there be that find it."

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