Knowing Our Strength

Key Passage
Jesus said, "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock." (Matthew 7:24–25)
Questions
Adults: What values have provided a strong foundation for you and your family?
Children: What have you learned from your family that helps you make good decisions?

Readings

First Reading • Reward of Fidelity
Deuteronomy 11:18, 26-28, 32 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 31:2-3a, 3b-4, 17+25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Justice Apart From the Law
Romans 3:21-25, 28 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • Conclusion of Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:21-27 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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