Matthew 7:24-27. Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful parable reminding us that having heard these words, we are only wise men when we do them. The key to building our house, though is that we must build on the right foundation which requires digging deep.

1. Dig
Deep
Matthew 7:24-27

2. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast.
You have heard of the steadfastness of Job,
and you have seen the purpose of the Lord,
how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
James 5:11

3. You speak as one of the foolish women
would speak. Shall we receive good from
God, and shall we not receive evil?
Job 2:10

4. Though he slay me, I will hope in him;
yet I will argue my ways to his face.
Job 13:15

5. Yet the righteous holds to his way,
and he who has clean hands grows stronger
and stronger.
Job 17:9

6. For I know that my Redeemer lives,
and at the last he will stand upon the earth.
Job 19:25

7. But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tried me,
I shall come out as gold.
Job 23:10

8. But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tried me,
I shall come out as gold.
Job 23:10

9. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Bad
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name

10. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Hear & Do
Wise
Bad
Foolish
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Hear &
Not Do
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name

11. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Hear & Do
Wise
Bad
Foolish
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Hear &
Not Do
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name

12. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Hear & Do
Wise
Bad
Foolish
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Hear &
Not Do
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name

13. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Hear & Do
Wise
Bad
Foolish
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Hear &
Not Do
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name

14. Storms are coming.

15. I came that they my have life,
and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
Storms are coming.

16. And the rain fell, and the floods
came, and the winds blew and beat
on that house
Matthew 7:25
Storms are coming.

17. Storms are coming.
I would hurry to find a shelter
from the raging wind and tempest.
Psalms 55:8

18. Storms are coming.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to Jehovah, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalms 91:1-2

19. You are building a house.

20. a man building a house, who dug deep
and laid the foundation on the rock
Luke 6:48
You must dig deep to lay the foundation.

21. He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
Psalms 62:6-7
You must dig deep to lay the foundation.

22. a man building a house, who dug deep
and laid the foundation on the rock
Luke 6:48
You must dig deep to lay the foundation.

23. Hear and Do.

24. Hear and Do.
the crowds were astonished
at His teaching
Matthew 7:28

25. Hear and Do.
the crowds were astonished
at His teaching
Matthew 7:28

26. Hear and Do.

27. Destruction
Choosing the Path of
True Righteousness
Matthew 7:13-27
LIFE
Kingdom
of Heaven
Diseased
Healthy
Good
Hear & Do
Wise
Bad
Foolish
False
Prophets
Lord! Lord!
I never knew you!
does the will
of my Father
???
Narrow
Few
Wide
Easy
Life
Destruction
Hard
Many
Hear &
Not Do
Depart from me!
Workers of lawlessness.
Many mighty works
in your name
Cast out demons
in your name
Prophesy
in your name
Are you wise?

28. Behold, we consider those blessed
who remained steadfast.
James 5:11

29. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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31. Righteousness in the Kingdom of Heaven
#29
Dig Deep
Matthew 7:24-27
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2018 May 13
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful parable reminding us that having
heard these words, we are only wise men when we do them. The key to building our house, though is that
we must build on the right foundation which requires digging deep.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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