Matthew 7:15-29
Whenever we are seeking to follow Christ, there will be dangers - false
prophets (15-20), empty profession (21-23). Clearly, our faith must be
grounded in the Son of God and the Word of God. This is the point of
Jesus' parable of the two builders and the two houses (24-27). We must
build upon Christ. We must build on the Word of God. Jesus' 'sermon'
ends in verse 27, and is followed - in verses 28-29 - by a statement of
its effect upon His hearers. Down through the centuries, Jesus' teaching
continues to make this impression on people. His words come to us with
authority, addressing us with remarkable relevance. We imagine that our
time is very different from Jesus' time, yet Jesus' words make it very
clear - things are not so different after all. Still, we hear Him
speaking as One who has authority. His Word is unchanged, unchanging and
unchangeable.
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