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Matthew 7 · Grade 4

Two Ways, Two Foundations

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Jesus warns, "Don't judge, so that you won't be judged." He does not mean we can never call sin wrong, but that we must not be harsh hypocrites. Remove the beam from your own eye first; then you will see clearly to help your brother.

Jesus invites us to pray with confidence: ask, seek, knock. Our Father is better than any earthly parent and gives good things to those who ask. Then He sums up the Law and the Prophets in one rule: whatever you want people to do to you, do the same to them.

Jesus describes two gates, two kinds of trees, and two builders. The gate to life is narrow, and few find it. A good tree produces good fruit. Not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter the Kingdom, but those who do the Father's will. The wise man who hears and obeys builds on rock; the foolish man builds on sand, and great is its fall.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Jesus say to do before helping someone with their fault?

  2. Why can we ask God with confidence?

  3. What rule sums up the Law and the Prophets?

  4. What is the difference between the two builders?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Jesus invites us to pray with confidence: , seek, knock.
  2. Our Father is better than any earthly parent and gives things to those who ask.
  3. The wise man who hears and obeys builds on ; the foolish man builds on sand, and great is its fall.

Think About It

  1. What is a storm a person might face? How does obeying Jesus help them stand?

  2. Think of one way you can practice the Golden Rule this week.

Memory Verse

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:24 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus warned about judging others. How can we help others without being harsh?
  • How does obeying Jesus keep you steady when life is tough?

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