Part 1 of 2 A Discussion of Luke 6:46-49

The wise man built his house upon the rock And the rain came tumbling down

Oh, the rain came down And the floods came up The rain came down And the floods came up The rain came down And the floods came up And the wise man's house stood firm.

The foolish man built his house upon the sand And the rain came tumbling down

Oh, the rain came down And the floods came up The rain came down And the floods came up The rain came down And the floods came up And the foolish man's house went "splat!" [clap hands once]

So, build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ Build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ And the blessings will come down

Oh, the blessings come down As your prayers go up The blessings come down As your prayers go up The blessings come down As your prayer go up So build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Just a simple story with an obvious moral? Just a simple story with an obvious moral? Song based on Matthew’s version in 7:24-27 Song based on Matthew’s version in 7:24-27 Luke’s version in 6:46-49 Luke’s version in 6:46-49

46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” 46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” – Lead-in and context to parable – Setting Matthew: Sermon on the Mount Matthew: Sermon on the Mount Luke: Sermon on the Plain Luke: Sermon on the Plain – Primary audience is disciples – Builder parable occurs at end of both – Jesus’ call to his disciples to action

47 “Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:” 47 “Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:” – Disciples had been listening to Jesus’ sermon – Call to action is to put teachings into practice Simply hearing, knowing, and acknowledging not enough…? Simply hearing, knowing, and acknowledging not enough…?

48 “He is like a man building a house, who dug [down and dug] deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” 48 “He is like a man building a house, who dug [down and dug] deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” – Luke  FoundationMatthew  Rock – Picture of great effort to get to the rock

49 “But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.” 49 “But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.” – Luke  No foundationMatthew  Sand – No effort to find the rock – Appearance and function of house the same

The Twelve chosen on mountain (Luke) The Twelve chosen on mountain (Luke) Jesus and disciples come down (Luke) Jesus and disciples come down (Luke) Disciples and great crowd gather Disciples and great crowd gather Sermon on the Mount / Plain Sermon on the Mount / Plain Jesus proclaims “New Law” Jesus proclaims “New Law”

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven… 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:43-48

27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you… 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:27-36

The Twelve chosen on mountain (Luke) The Twelve chosen on mountain (Luke) Jesus and disciples come down (Luke) Jesus and disciples come down (Luke) Disciples and great crowd gather Disciples and great crowd gather Sermon on the Mount / Plain Sermon on the Mount / Plain Jesus articulates “New Law” Jesus articulates “New Law” The appeal to listeners (disciples) The appeal to listeners (disciples) – Parable of the Two Builders

The 12 tribes are “chosen” to be God’s people The 12 tribes are “chosen” to be God’s people Moses goes up Mt. Sinai, then comes down Moses goes up Mt. Sinai, then comes down People gather People gather Moses “gives” the Law Moses “gives” the Law Instructions given for construction of Sanctuary Instructions given for construction of Sanctuary Rebellion (hear but not do) Rebellion (hear but not do) Covenant renewed, law given again Covenant renewed, law given again Sanctuary built (hear and do) Sanctuary built (hear and do)

Sermon on the Mount/Plain The Twelve selected Jesus and mountain Disciples and crowd “New law” given Parable of builders Hears and does Hears and does not Exodus Israel chosen Moses and mountain Israelite assembly Law given Construction of sanctuary Hears and obeys Hears but rebels

Similarities between Sermon and Exodus Similarities between Sermon and Exodus – Giving of Law – Construction of a house  sanctuary Is there connection between “Law” and “House?” Is there connection between “Law” and “House?” – “Law”  Reflection of God’s nature/character – “House”  ??? Hearing by itself is insufficient Hearing by itself is insufficient – Insufficient for what? Why? – Jesus’ call to his disciples is to “hear and do” What about the builders and the houses? What about the builders and the houses?