Knowing and Doing | Thursday | May 28

Thursday – May 28: Knowing and Doing

Read:

• Matthew 7:21–29
• Hosea 4:1, 6, 10
• John 17:3

Summary

• Jesus taught that knowing about Him is not enough.
• Some people say, “Lord, Lord,” but do not truly follow God’s will.
• True Christianity is more than Bible knowledge.
• A person can understand many Bible truths and still have a weak relationship with God.
• Eternal life is knowing God personally and walking closely with Jesus every day.
• Real faith changes the heart, the character, and the way believers live.
• Love for God is shown through obedience.
• Just as children show love and respect to parents by listening to them, believers show love to God by following His will.
• Jesus ended the Sermon on the Mount with the example of two builders.
• The wise builder listens to Jesus and obeys Him.
• The foolish builder hears the words but does not obey.
• Building on the Rock means building life on Jesus and His teachings.
• Trials will come, but a life grounded in Christ will stand firm.
• God has already revealed His plan through His Word.
• Each person must choose whether to accept Jesus and live by faith in Him.

Question

• What is the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him?

Answer

• Knowing about Jesus is having information about Him.
• Truly knowing Him means having a personal relationship with Him and obeying His will daily.

Reflection

• Am I only hearing God’s Word, or am I also living it out in my daily life?

Takeaway

• A strong relationship with Jesus is built not only by hearing His Word, but by obeying and living it every day.