Morning: The sermon, "A Solid Foundation," focused on Luke 6:46-49. Jesus had already been doing amazing things in his ministry.
Crowds were flocking to hear him speak. So Jesus concludesd an extended time of
teaching by asking a question that is both, profoundly theological and
profoundly practical: "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord' and do not do what
I say?" In other words, Jesus was asking them, "What right do you
have to call me Lord?" Jesus then goes on to explain that obedience is the
mark of a true disciple.
1. Those who come,
hear, and obey. Jesus likens them to a man who builds his house upon solid
rock. End result = deliverance. The flood here can be any thing: persecution, tribulation, hardship, or judgment. It could be divine or satanic in nature (see
Rev. 12:15-17).
2. Those who come,
hear, and go their own way. Jesus likens them to a man who doesn't lay a
foundation. End result = ruin
Notice:
Both hear the same message. Both claim allegiance. Both face the flood. However, one takes the message to heart and
orders his life around it, and withstands the flood. The other goes on with life on his
own terms and suffers ruin.
What do we do with this?
Seek the Lord while he may be found
Obey
build our life upon the Word of Christ
Evening: Movie night.
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