Application Questions:

1. 1. Share an example of how reaching a goal or receiving a reward motivated you to endure a difficult circumstance
   2. Based on our text, do you believe that heaven will be sparsely populated? Why or why not?
   3. The "golden rule" is a popular concept but the "narrow gate" is very unpopular. How can these two concepts can be next to each other in Scripture but worlds apart in our culture?
   4. Share how a particular Christian experience was initially unattractive but has grown on you the longer you've been a Christian.