Matthew 7:24-27 Two Houses

  1. Have you ever had to deal with ‘foundation issues’ on a home? If so, share your story with the group. What was the issue, and how costly was the fix? What did your experience teach you about the importance of a solid foundation?

  2. Read Matthew 7:24-27. In this familiar story, what does Jesus mean when he calls the one builder wise and the other foolish? What makes each deserving of the title Jesus gives?

  3. Read Luke 6:47-49. What details does Luke record differently in this story? What does it mean that the wise man ‘dug down deep’, and how does that detail relate to how we understand discipleship with Jesus?

  4. Compare vv25 and 27. What does the storm represent, and what effect does it have on each of the houses? If you were explaining the meaning of this parable to a non-churched friend, how would you say it in plain language?

  5. In Matthew 7, the sermon ends abruptly in v27, but the story of Jesus continues. How is your understanding of these verses affected by the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection?

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