Rock or Sand?

Introduction:
We might compare the foolish builder to the nominal Christian. This is the one who is not a careful Bible student—by consulting God’s plans; is not really interested in the message preached; and picks out subjects/passages which are most appealing to him. Jesus has called for an obedience to His word which is profound and all encompassing! Our obedience must be from the heart as a way to express our faith and love. It is imperative that we build upon Jesus Christ & His word! But, how can we know whether we are a wise or foolish person? We know that our work will be tested, but how? We’ll get the biblical answers in our lesson:

I. Foolish or wise?
    A. A wise person….
        1. Will ___________ what has been taught! He will put God’s teaching into _________________!
        2. Will seek the __________ _________ of God! Not just what pleases him! Acts 20:27
        3. Will study God’s word to see where __________________ needs to be made! 2 Cor. 13:5
    B. A wise person will actively seek to change his life for the ____________!
        1. Is progress being made in your life?
        2. See Js. 1:22; 2:14; Jesus—Jhn. 14:!5; John—1 Jhn. 1:6; 2:4
    C. 7:24—We must work on becoming a ________ disciple!
        1. A true disciple has a supreme desire to be like ___________!
        2. To live the sermon on the mount!
    D. Don’t be foolish—some want to build on ________ and call it _______.
        1. Are not shortcuts & there is no easy way out—when it comes to serving God!
        2. Don’t dull the gospel into a nothingness.

II. There’s a ____________ coming.
    A. Everything will be subjected to tests! What we are building on will be tested!
        1. What we are ________ _______ will be tested!
        2. Our _______ & philosophy of life will be tested.
        3. 2 Tim. 3:12—Jesus nowhere promised that Christian life would have no troubles/trials.
    B. Have you ever wondered what meant by rains/floods/winds?
        1. “rain” could represent:
            a) illness; ______; disappointment; something wrong in life.
            b) banking on something—suddenly collapses.
            c) forsaken by friends and/or ____________.
            d) ____________ or bereavement.
        2. “floods” could represent the influence of the world.
        3. “winds” could represent attacks made on us by ____________.
            a) he is real—1 Pet. 5:8—attacks us indirectly/directly.
            b) see also Eph. 6:11-12.
    C. How can we stand up to this?
        1. How are YOU going to stand up to disappointment; disease; depression; death; despair?
        2. Is your ________ of _______ preparing you for this?

III. Build on the ____________! Note these Scriptures:
A. Psa. 37:37; 112:7; 91:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:8-11, 16-17; 2 Tim. 4:6-8
B. Not only will bring comfort in this life but at judgment as well. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:11-15

IV. Great will be the fall of those who ___________ _________.
    A. It is the chosen __________ of those who turn from God’s way of love to spend eternity w/all that is evil!
    B. Jesus is calling us to a vital ______________________ w/the Father! One that is truly alive!
        1. One that permeates our thoughts & actions; our character & personality!
    C. Is this the kind of relationship you desire? Are you applying these principles to your life?



Rock or Sand? Introduction: We might compare the foolish builder to the nominal Christian. This is the one who is not a careful Bible student—by consulting God’s plans; is not really interested in the message preached; and picks out subjects/passages which are most appealing to him. Jesus has called for an obedience to His word which is profound and all encompassing! Our obedience must be from the heart as a way to express our faith and love. It is imperative that we build upon Jesus Christ & His word! But, how can we know whether we are a wise or foolish person? We know that our work will be tested, but how? We’ll get the biblical answers in our lesson: I. Foolish or wise? A. A wise person…. 1. Will ___________ what has been taught! He will put God’s teaching into _________________! 2. Will seek the __________ _________ of God! Not just what pleases him! Acts 20:27 3. Will study God’s word to see where __________________ needs to be made! 2 Cor. 13:5 B. A wise person will actively seek to change his life for the ____________! 1. Is progress being made in your life? 2. See Js. 1:22; 2:14; Jesus—Jhn. 14:!5; John—1 Jhn. 1:6; 2:4 C. 7:24—We must work on becoming a ________ disciple! 1. A true disciple has a supreme desire to be like ___________! 2. To live the sermon on the mount! D. Don’t be foolish—some want to build on ________ and call it _______. 1. Are not shortcuts & there is no easy way out—when it comes to serving God! 2. Don’t dull the gospel into a nothingness. II. There’s a ____________ coming. A. Everything will be subjected to tests! What we are building on will be tested! 1. What we are ________ _______ will be tested! 2. Our _______ & philosophy of life will be tested. 3. 2 Tim. 3:12—Jesus nowhere promised that Christian life would have no troubles/trials. B. Have you ever wondered what meant by rains/floods/winds? 1. “rain” could represent: a) illness; ______; disappointment; something wrong in life. b) banking on something—suddenly collapses. c) forsaken by friends and/or ____________. d) ____________ or bereavement. 2. “floods” could represent the influence of the world. 3. “winds” could represent attacks made on us by ____________. a) he is real—1 Pet. 5:8—attacks us indirectly/directly. b) see also Eph. 6:11-12. C. How can we stand up to this? 1. How are YOU going to stand up to disappointment; disease; depression; death; despair? 2. Is your ________ of _______ preparing you for this? III. Build on the ____________! Note these Scriptures: A. Psa. 37:37; 112:7; 91:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:8-11, 16-17; 2 Tim. 4:6-8 B. Not only will bring comfort in this life but at judgment as well. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:11-15 IV. Great will be the fall of those who ___________ _________. A. It is the chosen __________ of those who turn from God’s way of love to spend eternity w/all that is evil! B. Jesus is calling us to a vital ______________________ w/the Father! One that is truly alive! 1. One that permeates our thoughts & actions; our character & personality! C. Is this the kind of relationship you desire? Are you applying these principles to your life?