Two Responses to the Words of Jesus (Matthew 7:21-29)
Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)
Sermon Title: Two Responses to the Words of Jesus
Sermon Text: Matthew 7:21-29
Explanation (v21-23)
We’re prone to misunderstand the fruit Jesus desires and say the following to Jesus:
Listen to what I’ve said - because I’ve said all the right things (v21)
Look at who I’ve known - because I’ve known all the right people (v21)
Look at what I’ve done - because I’ve done all the right things (v22)
The fruit Jesus desires of us is:
Faithful obedience (v21) - Faithfulness to the will of God comes from obedience to the Word of God
Intimate relationship (v23) - Intimacy with Jesus is formed by regular relationship with Jesus
Illustration (v24-27)
Followers of Jesus are founded on the Word
Followers of Jesu are sustained by the Word
