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Wisdom

The Wise Builder

A steady life that hears and obeys the word

Ages 5 to elementaryAbout 4 minMatthew 7

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Two men each looking over a spot to build a house

Memory Verse

Memory verse

Whoever hears and obeys the word is a wise person who built on the rock.

Matthew 7:24

Talk Together

Talk together

  1. Where did the wise man and the foolish man each build their houses?
  2. What happened to the two houses when the storm came?
  3. What does it look like to “hear and do” Jesus’ word?

Prayer

Pray together

Jesus, help me build my life on You, the Rock. Help me be a wise child who not only hears the word but does it. When hard storms come, help me stand firm and not be shaken. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity

Things to try

  • Build a house on rock and on sand with blocks and test which is sturdier.
  • Pick one word of Jesus to put into action today.
  • Draw and compare the house on the rock and the house on the sand.

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