Big Idea: Jesus is the only door a person enters into the people of God, whom he knows, saves and protects. John 10:7–9 (NLT) 7 so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. 9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. Psalms 118:20 (NLT) 20 These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. The only way to enter into the flock of God’s people is through Jesus. There are not paths or doors to God. There is a door to God. (Matthew 7:13-14 That door is Jesus . 4 Trap Doors To Avoid Religion Door : My good works alone. Righteousness Door: My behavior alone. Faithfulness Door: My devotion alone. Good Person Door: My intentions alone. When we embrace Jesus as our joy and treasure and enter through him, we become one of God’s treasured “ ”.