In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus makes a contrast between (1) those…
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus makes a contrast between (1) those who hear his words and do them and (2) those who hear his words and don’t do them. Jesus uses the contrasting images of (1) a house built on a rock and (2) a house built on sand. (a) How does an image of a house built on a rock depict those people who hear Jesus’ words and do them ? Describe the significance of a house built on a rock in this context. (b) How does an image of a house built on sand depict those people who hear Jesus’ words and don’t do them ? Describe the significance of a house built on sand in this context.