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Rev. Caleb Adams, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bend, OR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 13:22-35. Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem continues through towns and villages on the way. When someone questions the number of those saved, Jesus redirects toward the question of “How?” more than “How many?” The door to salvation is narrow because Jesus is the only Way. This makes the matter of repentance and faith in Jesus urgent. The door is open now, but the day will come when the door is shut. Those who had mere familiarity with Jesus but no saving faith will be left outside. The patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament will be in the kingdom of God along with all those from all over the world who share their faith in the Savior. Jesus brings them into His kingdom by completing His work for our salvation. Neither the Pharisees nor Herod can stand in His way from getting to Jerusalem where He will die. Though He longs to gather Jerusalem in love, their refusal of Him will lead to their destr