Two Foundations

Matthew 7:24-29 ESV

Are you prepared for

& ultimately

Reveal Answer

?

1. The Wise Foundation ^{vv. 24-25}

a. Wise — those who

&

Reveal Answer

Jesus Christ
b. The wise are prepared for trials and final

Reveal Answer

.
c. Wisdom is seeing the world through a

Reveal Answer

worldview and responding according to God’s will.

But be

of the word, and not hearers only… ^{James 1:22}

2. The Foolish Foundation ^vv.26-27

a. Fools — those who hear but don’t repent (lacks

)
b. Fools are spiritually

Reveal Answer

people who are not prepared for trials and final judgement. …often prone to

Reveal Answer

.
Solid Craftsmanship +

Reveal Answer

Foundation =

Reveal Answer

c. Without turning to God, the fool will not have Christ’s

Reveal Answer

and therefore will experience destruction.

If you

in this life, He will

Reveal Answer

in the life to come.

3. The Authority & Supremacy of Christ ^vv.28-29

a. He

is the gate/door. ^{vv.13-14, John 10:7}
b. He produces

Reveal Answer

. ^{vv.17-19, John 15:4-5}
c. He is our

Reveal Answer

& firm foundation. ^{vv.24-25, Psalm 40:1-5, 1 Peter 2:1-12}

Build your life on

! It is impossible to live a

Reveal Answer

according to God’s holy Law. Yet, those who place their faith in Christ are united with Christ. All of our sin (past, present, & future) are put on Him and His righteousness is

Reveal Answer

as being ours. ^{see 2 Cor. 5:21}