The House Built Upon the Rock

The House Built Upon the Rock Quiz Answers

1.     What did the wise man build his house upon?

a.     The rock Matthew 7:24    c. The sand

b.     The water                                         d. The river

2.     What did the foolish man build his house upon?

a.     The rock                                            c. The sand Matthew 7:26

b.     Jesus                                                  d. The foundation

3.     Who represents the rock?

a.     The pastor                                        c. Wise men

b.     Jesus Matthew 16:18           d. Foolish men

4.     Who do you symbolize in the parable?

a.     The rock                                            c.  The sand

b.     The house Matthew 7:25:Gill’s Exposition of the entire bible    d.  The wise builder

5.     Who told the parable of the wise and foolish builder?

a.     Matthew                                           c.  Luke

b.     Jesus Matthew 7:24-27 Luke 6:46-49 (It’s in RED!)      d.  A (Matthew) and B (Luke)

6.     Finish this scripture.  “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to _________ .”

a.     A foolish man who built his house on the sand

b.     An honorable man who tells the truth and follows Jesus

c.      A wise man who built his house on the rock Matthew 7:24

d.     A man who follows my commandments

7.     What does it mean to act on Jesus’ teachings?

a.     To put Jesus’ words into practice Matthew 7:24 Luke 6:47

b.     Someone who knows all the right answers

c.      Someone who reads the bible every day

d.     Go to church every Sunday

8.     What does someone have to do to be like the wise man?

a.     Go to church and repent our sins

b.     Hear Jesus’ sayings and do them Matthew 7:24

c.      Be baptized and follow Jesus’ words

d.     Tithe 10% of our income

 9.     What keeps the house from collapsing in the storm?

a.     The rock Luke 6:48              c.  The wise man

b.     The stream                                       d.  The sand

10.  What happens to the person who built his house upon the sand?

a.     We will be strong and confident

b.     We will be weak and fail Student/Leader Guide Q:5b

c.      We will survive the storm

d.     Luck will be on our side

11. What are some critical elements to building a solid foundation on Jesus Christ?  Circle all that apply

a.     Having faith Student/Leader Guide Q:3b

b.     Walking with the Lord

c.      Be obedient to God Student/Leader Guide Q:3b

d.     Have family and Godly friendships Student/Leader Guide Q:3b

e.     Learning the serenity prayer

f.       Be a good steward over God’s finances he has provided to you Student/Leader Guide Q:3b

g.     Maintain your body with a healthy spiritual discipline Student/Leader Guide Q:3b

12.  What happens to someone who does not build a strong spiritual foundation?

a.     They will be ok, God loves everyone

b.     They will become susceptible to persuasion and sin Student/Leader Guide Q:5c

c.      If they are a good person, they will still enter heaven

d.     Nothing. I don’t break any laws so that’s good enough.

13.  What are some temptations Satan uses for someone who does not build a solid spiritual foundation?  Circle all that apply

a.     Obedience                                        e.  Sex Student/Leader Guide Q:5c

b.     Lust                                                  f.   Luck

c.      Green lights when driving           g.  Pride Student/Leader Guide Q:5c

d.     Envy                                                  h.  Money Student/Leader Guide Q:5c

14. What does the floods, winds and storm represent?

a.     Life’s problems Student/Leader Guide Q:6b

b.     Celebration

c.      Parties

d.     Good times are ahead