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Responding to the Way

Becoming a Hearer and Doer

Jesus tells this story of two builders building a house and the importance of solid foundations. The wise builder represents those who not only listen to the words of Jesus but also put His teachings into practice. Then, when the storms of life come—trials, temptations, or challenges—they remain steadfast because their foundation is secure in Christ. On the other hand, the foolish builder symbolizes those who hear the words of Jesus but fail to apply them. They may have “head knowledge” of God's Word, but it doesn't translate into a transformed life. When the storms come, their foundation proves to be unstable, and their lives crumble under the pressure.

Over the last seven lessons, we have looked at Jesus’ teaching on how to respond to the way. The questions we now arrive at are “Will I listen, and will I obey?” This story reminds us that it's not enough to merely hear the words of Jesus. We must actively apply them to our lives. Building our lives on Jesus means we have Him as our hope. Not just for the storms of this life but the hope of eternity in relationship with God.

If you’ve felt “cut to the heart” at some point during this journey, reach out to faithful followers of Jesus and seek guidance in how to respond to Jesus.

Prayer

“God, help me see that real faith is hearing what You have today and doing what you say. Would my faith not be just head knowledge but a heart experience and practical in the way I live my life. Amen.”

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