With many things in life, especially building a home, it is important to start with a strong foundation. Without one, our constructs are weak and frail. Often times we neglect the foundation and when storms come or difficulties in our life blind-side us, the house falls and we crumble and are left with rubble. Let us listen to the words of Jesus and build our house and our lives on a firm foundation.

Matthew 7:24-27

24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Throughout the passage, Jesus refers to “the rock”. What is this rock?

+ In [v.25] and [v.27] what does Jesus mean when he talks of the rain and the floods?

+ What is the one action that differs between the wise man and the foolish man?

+ In [v.27] how does Jesus describe the severity of the fall of the house?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ What is the foundation upon which I build my life upon?

+ What are some storms in my life and how am I called to respond to them?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?