Building on the Rock
Storm-proofing your life through obedience.
The conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount.
The big idea
The storm reveals the foundation you chose on sunny days.
Opening scripture
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
What does “Building on the Rock” walk through?
Building on the Rock
Matthew 7:24 · KJV
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.
In plain English
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Matthew reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. The conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“The storm reveals the foundation you chose on sunny days.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Matthew 7:24. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Matthew 7:24 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Matthew 7:24. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Matthew 7:24
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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