A House on the Rock

Luke 6:46-49

Key Verse 6:48

1. Memorize verse 46. This passage indicates that Jesus' disciples (to whom Jesus speaks) loved to call Jesus, "Lord, Lord."  What does this practice (calling Jesus "Lord") suggest to us about them? Yet, what does Jesus' rebuke here teach us about the real meaning of a "disciple"? 

2. In verse 47 Jesus sets forth the way of a disciple in three steps: 1) come to Jesus; 2) hear Jesus' words; and 3) put them into practice. What does "practice" mean? What does the word "practice" indicate about the way of a true disciple?

3. In verses 48-49 Jesus classifies his followers into two categories: 1) those who come to him, hears his words, and practice Jesus' words; and 2) those who complete the first two steps, but skip the last step (practice part). The "ends" of the two are the opposite. What do you think Jesus means by: 

1) dug down deep; 

2) laid the foundation; 

3) rock; 

4) a flood came;

5) the torrent struck; and 

6) it collapsed; and 

7) its destruction was complete?