Question: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and not do what I say?”
Jesus isn’t about lip service.
It’s a hard question. Real faith requires real follow-through.
This Week’s Study Guide
Scripture: Luke 6:46–49
(Read the whole parable. Notice how the foundation gets built.)
46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you? 47 I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. 48 That one is like a man building a house who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built. 49 But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it quickly collapsed, and great was the ruin of that house.”
Reflection:
Jesus compares two houses; one built on words, one built on action.
When the storm comes (and it always does), the difference shows.
Questions for Reflection or Small Group:
- In what areas of your life is it hardest to live like Jesus is your primary influence?
- What’s one command of Jesus you’ve been avoiding or resisting?
- What would it look like to rebuild a stronger foundation…starting now?
Spiritual Practice for the Weekend:
Choose one thing Jesus taught and do it this weekend.
Forgive someone. Serve someone. Tell the truth. Be generous.
Don’t overthink it. Just do the Word.