Permanence in a Time of Disruption
Matthew 7:24-29
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
Part of Upside Down Living—July 11 - December 6, 2020
December 4, 2020

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Series: Upside Down Living
Message: #22 - Permanence in a Time of Disruption

December 5-6, 2020
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund

Scripture | Matthew 7:24-29

24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. —Matthew 7:24-29 (NIV)

Notes

  1. The
    Reveal Answer
    (v. 24-25)
  2. The
    Reveal Answer
    (v. 26-27)
  3. Reveal Answer

Study Guide

Open
Read Matthew 7:24-29 and pray for your time together.

Discuss

  1. As you reflect on this weekend’s message, what challenged you, confused you, or stood out to you?

  2. Most people think that they are building their lives on a secure foundation. How can you tell if your foundation is secure or not? Where is your security sourced if it isn’t in what Jesus points to in Matthew 7?

  3. Have you ever seen what you were building come crashing down? What did you learn through that experience?

  4. What role does obedience play in the blessing of God? How does the gospel message of not getting what we deserve interact with obedience? What is the danger of non-compliance to God’s word?

  5. How does this teaching apply to a group of people who worship together (the church)? How do our individual actions impact more than just ourselves?

  6. What is one idea or action point from this week’s message that you will take away or seek to put into practice in your life?

Close in Prayer
Pray about the things you tend to look to for security rather than Christ, that you would find security where it is truly found.

Pray for any personal takeaways from studying the passage, along with any prayer requests.