September 8, 2024
John Harris

The Wise Builder

Matthew 7:24-27
You will be

1. Being wise

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   in the
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   , not in the
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2. Who you are beneath the

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   will
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   how you
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   the
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3. A foolish life is most clearly

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   after it’s too
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   , and the
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   of a foolish life are always
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   than ever
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1. Share in your group and determine who has lived in the least number of homes in their lifetime? The most number?
   

2. According to Matthew 7:24-27, what distinguishes a wise person from a foolish person?
   

3. How does the parable of the two houses in Matthew 7:24-27 illustrate the importance of hearing and doing God’s word?
   

4. How does James 1:22-25 differentiate between merely hearing the word and actually putting it into practice?
   

5. What are some common obstacles we encounter when trying to live out God’s word in our everyday lives?
   

6. How can we become more proactive in doing what the word says rather than just being passive listeners?
   

7. Can you share a personal experience where you heard God’s word and then took action based on it? What was the result?
   

8. In what ways can the teachings from Matthew 7:24-27 and James 1:22-25 help us build a stronger foundation for our faith?
   

9. Using the teaching from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), what are some practical ways we can help each other become doers of the word in our church and community?