The House Upon the Rock

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:48

Remember that Sunday School song about "the wise man built his house upon the rock"? This year has been quite a reminder with all the rain and mudslides, hurricanes, and floods here in the Carolinas. It brings another song to my mind as well, "All other ground is sinking sand". It's hard to control where our houses are built and how the foundations are laid but houses can be replaced. Our souls are eternal and must be "built on Jesus blood and righteousness." Jesus is the Rock on which our lives must be built. 

Jesus used many visuals from the world around him. He told about sheep, fishing, seeds, and fields. Paul preached about the altar to the unknown god. John Bunyan wrote about cities and a dungeon. What visuals can you find around us that will help others understand the importance of a life given over to Christ or the destruction of a life built by its own means? 

Hey Kids:

How can you help others understand that a life for Christ is better than a life for self? 

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

How can we relate technology to the gospel? 
What do you notice in nature that can be an analogy for the gospel?
Can we relate school to Jesus' message of forgiveness and salvation? 
If you have already made your decision to follow Jesus, what touched your heart to seek His forgiveness and salvation? 

I've got a school lunch story for my analogy. Won't you share your story and stick around to find out more about mine?