Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
Jesus and his teachings are our foundation.
Before You ListenLet's Get Started
Theme: Discovering Wisdom/ Jesus Talks about God’s Kingdom
1. Name some ways people show that they believe in what Jesus taught.
2. In Luke 6:46-49, Jesus compares faithful believers to housebuilders who choose to build on a solid foundation. As you listen to this episode, think about how Jesus’ teachings are our strength when the storms of life try to shake us down.
After you listen
Memory Verse
“Anyone who comes and listens to me and obeys me is like someone who dug down deep and built a house on solid rock.”
Quiz
A: He built it on a solid rock shelf.
A: He built on the solid rock shelf so that he would have a strong foundation.
A: Nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock.
Reflect
Jesus taught in a few different ways. He told parables about the kingdom of heaven. He asked questions. He quoted the Old Testament. He challenged some with direct preaching. Have you read one of the gospels, like the Book of Mark or the Book of Luke? Take a deep dive into scripture, read one or more of the gospel books, and read Jesus’ words for yourself. As you read, think about and apply what Jesus says to your life. How can you obey Jesus’ teaching today?
Read all about obeying Jesus’ teaching in 2 John 1:6, John 14:15, and John 15:14. Want to dig deeper and learn more about reading the Bible? Check out Kids Corner’s eBook Faith Practices for Families: Reading the Bible.
Challenge
Read God’s Word and learn the stories of the Bible. Here are two ways you can do it:
Read the Book of Mark. It's 16 chapters long. You can read it by yourself or with a family member.
Start listening to the Kids Corner Bible Story Podcast at https://kidscorner.net/bible-stories. You can listen to one a day or follow the Bible In One Year Plan, which follows the Bible story podcast list.
