Kingdom Stories: Week 2: What Are You Building Your Life On?

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a parable about two builders who both heard His words but made different choices about their foundations. The wise builder constructed his house on rock through obedience, while the foolish builder chose sand by hearing without acting. When storms inevitably came, only the house built on rock remained standing. The difference wasn't in the storm's intensity but in their foundations. True hearing means more than just listening to sermons or reading scripture—it requires knowing God personally, recognizing His voice, and acting on what He says. Building on the rock means choosing obedience over convenience in daily life, while sand represents anything unstable we might build our lives on like our own strength, financial security, or religious activity without surrender.

Resources: 5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kingdom-Stories_-Week-2_-What-Are-You-Building-Your-Life-On_-5-Day-Devo.pdf

Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kingdom-Stories_-Week-2_-What-Are-You-Building-Your-Life-On_-Disscussion-Guide.pdf