Matthew 4:1-11
Three Major Tests
Matthew 4:12-17
Persecution of Followers
Matthew 4:18-25
Ministry in the Synagogues
Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon on The Mount
Matthew 5:13-20
Fishing For Men
Matthew 5:21-26
Anger is Murder in The Heart
Matthew 5:27-32
Divorce And Remarriage
Matthew 5:33-42
Unfair and Unreasonable Treatment
Matthew 5:43-48
Love Your Enemies
Matthew 6:5-18
Practice of Prayer
Matthew 6:19-24
The Love of Wealth
Matthew 7:1-6
Judging And Hypocrisy
Matthew 7:13-23
A Professing Christian vs a True Christian
Matthew 7:24-29
Building on the Right Foundation
Matthew 8:1-17
Healing Miracles of Christ
Matthew 8:18-27
Motives of Service
Matthew 8:28-34
Jesus Transfers Demons to Pigs
Matthew 9:1-8
Jesus Heals a Crippled Man
Matthew 9:9-13
Reaching Sinners And Tax Collectors
Matthew 9:14-26
The Traditions of Judaism
Matthew 9:27-38
The Need For Laborers
Matthew 10:1-15
Qualifications of The Twelve Apostles
Building on the Right Foundation
Matthew 7:24–29
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Once upon a time there was a tree. It was a lovely-looking tree, shapely, strong, and stately. But appearances are not always to be trusted, and they were not in this case. For the tree knew inwardly that its massive strength was beginning to wane. When the wind was strong it had … More
In this parable Jesus presented two options to His listeners as to what they can do with their life. They are responsible for what He has taught and must make a choice. The two men in this story had much in common, both had desires to build a house. Both built houses that looked good and sturdy. But when the storm came one of the houses collapsed. What was the difference? It wasn’t in outward appearance. The difference was in the foundation (vv. 24-25). One was built on a big rock and the other on sand.
The rock foundation represented the Lord Himself and those who have trusted Him and have proved their faith will stand. The sand spoke of Pharisaic righteousness and those who have professed to trust Christ, yet have not obeyed God’s will. Their false profession will be condemned and only last until judgment comes. Those who hear and heed Jesus’ words are wise but those who do not are foolish vv. 26-27). Our hearing must result in doing. This is what it means to build on the rock foundation.
As a result of this sermon the crowds who heard Him were amazed at His teaching (v. 28). The authority in His teaching was what amazed them. The Scribes and Pharisees got their authority from the rabbis and experts of the law. Jesus did not need a human teacher to add authority to His words (v. 29).
Application
The more I hear God’s Word the more I am held accountable. Can I think of any messages where God has spoken to me to do something and I haven’t obeyed?
Matthew 7:24-29 (English Standard Version)
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