Mat 7:24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 7:24-27: 7:24-27 The emphasis in this whole sermon (5:3–7:27 ) is on doing what Jesus teaches by walking in righteousness (5:20 ). To hear and not obey is to choose the wide gate and the broad highway that lead to destruction (Jas 1:22-25 ; 2:14-26 ). Decision is necessary in light of what has been revealed. See Lev 26 ; Deut 28 , 30 . 7:24 A wise ... person perceives that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, willingly submits to him, and walks the path that ultimately leads to blessing (5:3-12 ; 7:13-14 ). • Building a house directly on rock provides a much stronger foundation than would a dry, sandy riverbed or floodplain (7:26 ).

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dJas 1:22-25►

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fLev 26►

gDeut 28►

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‏ Matthew 7:24

Summary for Matt 7:24-27: 7:24-27 ^a The emphasis in this whole sermon (5:3–7:27 ^b) is on doing what Jesus teaches by walking in righteousness (5:20 ^c). To hear and not obey is to choose the wide gate and the broad highway that lead to destruction (Jas 1:22-25 ^d; 2:14-26 ^e). Decision is necessary in light of what has been revealed. See Lev 26 ^f; Deut 28 ^g, 30 ^h. 7:24 ⁱ A wise ... person perceives that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, willingly submits to him, and walks the path that ultimately leads to blessing (5:3-12 ^j; 7:13-14 ^k).

• Building a house directly on rock provides a much stronger foundation than would a dry, sandy riverbed or floodplain (7:26 ^l).