The Tale of Two Houses
Matthew 7:21-27
Introduction – "The appraisal of two houses"
Context and Structure of Matthew
- Explanation of the literary structure of Matthew
- Five statements at the end of five discourses in Matthew
Reading of the Key Passage
- Matthew 7:21-27
- Parallels with Luke 6:46-49
Main Points and Exposition
- Profession without Obedience (Matthew 7:21-23)
- Importance of doing the will of the Father
- Scary realization of false professions
- Luke 6:46
- The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27)
- Description of the wise man who builds on the rock
- Description of the foolish man who builds on sand
- Details of the construction, storms, and results
Five Truths and Their Applications
- Profession of Lordship without Obedience
- Core inconsistency needing correction
- Immediate action required
- Stress of Life Comes to Both Wise and Foolish
- Personal anecdote about moving to Dallas
- Expectation of storms in life
- Destruction Can Be Avoided
- Distinction between the wise and foolish in facing life's challenges
- Encouragement to resist destruction through obedience
- Wisdom Demonstrated by Obedience
- Definition of wisdom as hearing and doing God's word
- Encouragement to take daily steps of obedience
- Application of God's Word Brings Stability
- Stability in times of testing or judgment
- Enjoyment of the results of applying God's word
Conclusion and Final Reflection
- Reiteration of the importance of applying the Word of God
- Connection to Proverbs 10:25
- Final thoughts on the appraisal of two houses
- Emphasis on the choice between a rock foundation and a sand foundation
Closing Prayer
- Request for transformation through obedience to God's word
- James 1:25 and the blessing of doing God's will
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About the Contributors
Mark L. Bailey
Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.
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