People
He is the main speaker throughout Matthew 7.
Jesus
Jesus said the wise man built his house on this.
the rock
Jesus said there are this many gates mentioned in the way to life or destruction.
two (narrow and wide)
Jesus said God gives good gifts to these people who ask him.
those who ask (his children)
Matthew 10:39
A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
Jesus said we should not judge, or these people will judge us.
others (people, you too will be judged)
The foolish man built his house on this.
sand
Jesus said to ask and it will be given, ____. How many total actions were there?
three (ask, seek, and knock)
Jesus said some will claim to have done this in his name, but he will say, “I never knew you.”
perform miracles (miraculous powers)
Matthew 10:39
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.
Jesus refers to these people who come in sheep’s clothing.
false prophets
Jesus said the broad road leads to this place.
destruction
Jesus said by their fruit you will recognize these people.
false prophets
Jesus said a good tree cannot bear this kind of fruit.
bad fruit
Matthew 8:8
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Jesus said not everyone who calls him “Lord, Lord” will enter this place.
the kingdom of heaven
The narrow gate leads to this.
life
Jesus said only this many types of builders are in his parable at the end of the chapter.
two (wise and foolish)
Jesus said the wise man’s house did not fall because of this reason.
it had its foundation on the rock
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Jesus likens the one who hears his words and puts them into practice to this type of person.
a wise man
What beat against the houses in the parable of the wise and foolish builders.
The rain, streams, and winds
Jesus said many will say to him on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name?” List three things they claim to have done.
prophesied, driven out demons, and performed many miracles
Jesus taught as one who had this, not as their teachers of the law.
authority
Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.