8 Questions
What is the greatest commandment according to Jesus?
Loving God and others
What did Jesus use to teach lessons about God?
Parables
What does the wise Builder represent in the parable?
Those who hear Jesus' words and put them into practice
What happens to the house built on sand in the parable?
It falls when the rain and wind come
What is the difference between the wise and foolish Builders?
Their actions
What must the Builder do to build a house on rock?
Dig deep
How can we love God?
By praying, worshiping, and spending time with Him
What is the key to becoming more like Jesus?
Putting Jesus' words into practice
Study Notes
- Jesus taught that loving God and loving others is the greatest commandment, and following Him means not only hearing His words but also putting them into practice.
- Jesus used parables to teach lessons about God, and one of these parables is the story of the two Builders.
- In the parable, the wise Builder represents those who hear Jesus' words and put them into practice, building their house on rock, which stands strong against rain and wind.
- The foolish Builder represents those who hear Jesus' words but do not put them into practice, building their house on sand, which falls when the rain and wind come.
- The difference between the wise and foolish Builders is not their intelligence, wealth, or appearance, but their actions, with the wise Builder putting in extra effort to build on a solid foundation.
- To build a house on rock, the Builder has to dig deep, just as we need to put in effort to build a deep faith in God.
- We can love God by praying, worshiping, and spending time with Him, and love people by serving them, being kind, and sacrificing for them.
- Putting Jesus' words into practice takes time and effort, but it is the key to becoming more like Him.
- Jesus wants us to start with a good foundation, just like the wise Builder, and to practice being like Him over time.
Learn about the importance of putting Jesus' words into practice, just like the wise Builder in the parable. Discover how to build a strong faith in God and love others through prayer, worship, and service.
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