Message Notes
Look Back
What part of your life have you started to sacrifice to be more obedient to God this week?
Look Up
Read Matthew 7:21-23
- What is your initial reaction to these verses? Why do you think you feel this way?
- What do these verses say about God? Why do you think Jesus uses strong language?
- What warning does Jesus give? Who do you think He is warning and why?
Read Matthew 7:24-26
- What 2 things does Jesus say that wise people do? How does this compare to how the world typically describes “wise” people?
- How does Jesus say that the actions of foolish people are different from wise people? Why do you think people choose to act this way?
Read Ephesians 5:21 and Matthew 5:43-45
- What do these verses have in common? What do you think is the relationship between “submitting to” and “loving” others?
- What does Matthew 5:45 say is the result of loving others? How does this relate to Jesus’ teaching about wise living in Matthew 7:24-25?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
In what ways is your “foundation” like solid rock or more like shifting sand? What will you do this week to build a solid foundation by listening to Jesus’ teaching and obediently following it?
Notes
Wise living is about the firm foundation of Jesus’ teaching. We should not think about Christianity as a transactional relationship. Consider what Jesus did for us. He actually died as a man and purchased our salvation with his life. If this was purely an act that required a return from us, then what would He require from you? The truth is that He did this because of His sacrificial love and because He wants a connection with us for all eternity. The wisdom He provides is the foundation in this life that will last beyond all of the storms we face.
