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Matthew 7:24-29; The Wise and Foolish Builders (Theological Commentary)
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Mike Nappa
Ancient Judaic thought identifies three “departments of knowledge.” First is the Law, which “presents the commandments and claims of Jehovah to man.” Next is the Prophets, which “passes judgment on conduct in the light of God’s revealed will.” Third is Wisdom, and this is where Jesus camps out in the parable that ends his Sermon…
Matthew 7:24-29; The Wise and Foolish Builders (Geographical Backgrounds)
By
Mike Nappa
It’s natural to think that the “house built upon the rock” and the “house built upon the sand” in Jesus’ parable of Matthew 7: 24-27 refer to houses in different locations—but geography of ancient Palestine leads some Bible historians to think otherwise. In fact, Jesus was probably referring to two houses built side by side,…
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