46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. 49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”
Luke 6:46-49
Q & A：
- What does it mean to have the Lordship of Christ in our lives by referring to the unwillingness to submit and the desires to live in this world or the old lifestyle. Discuss what are the consequences of developing our identity in the business or corporate world, pursuing success and riches without God in the equation, especially when adversity or a major setback comes into our lives? (Luke 6:46; Gal 2:20; Matt 6:33)
- Explain what a prayer of consecration is and how it will help us in knowing God’s will in our lives and be resilient in the midst of adversity, affliction or tribulation. Knowing that you are God’s workmanship, uniquely made and artfully created, discuss what your story or calling is and how have you been living a purposeful and intentional life for the Lord despite the pressure that come upon you. (Luke 6:48; Eph 2:10)
- Discuss the implication of building the foundation on the rock, and how it helps you to withstand the beating of the stream or adversity that comes upon you especially through the pandemic period. (Luke 6:48)