Studies
Different types of Bible studiesBuilt on the Rock
December 11th, 2008Imagine "in one month you would be taken hostage by a terrorist"
? How would you prepare physically?
Work out, diet
? How would you prepare mentally?
Play out in your mind.
Memorize scripture.
? How about financially?
Write a will
LUKE 6:46-49
? Which was easier to build? Sand
? Which looked stronger ? Can not tell from the outside.
? Why would anyone want to build a house without a foundation?
Cheaper, easier, faster, Didn't think the storms would be that bad
Jesus spoke in parables:
? What does the house represent? Your life (spiritual)
? What does it mean "it's destruction was complete"? Lost hope, joy, reason to live
? What are the spiritual floods that we experience today?
Disease, AIDS, drugs, addiction, losing job, divorce, getting a bad grade
? How bad are the storms going to be?
NO ONE KNOWS: Bed of Roses...unlikely
Share about today
? What does it mean to have a foundation on the rock?
Faith in God, TRUST in God
? How much faith?
So much that it can weather the storms.
? What is the difference between the two builders? Was only one not listening?
Both were listening both were religious, only did what he said
? What does digging deep mean?
Must have a conviction that storms are coming...they will TEST our faith
Have faith that Jesus is the right rock to build on
Have perseverance to keep digging
Putting what you know into practice
I want everyone to be able to brave the storms
I want all of us to be in heaven together.
Challenge is to dig deeper and obey what Jesus wills for our lives!
