Saltbox Church Podcast What is Your Life Built On? | Pastor Michael Mattis
Nov 24, 2025
Dive into profound discussions about the foundations of life through the lens of Luke 6. Explore the parable of the two builders and what it means to be a doer of the word. Discover the significance of Jesus as the true foundation, shifting focus from physical temples to a personal relationship. Encounter practical steps for spiritual growth and the importance of examining our lives during storms. Address critical cultural issues while remaining committed to biblical teachings and authentic discipleship.
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Obeying Jesus Is The True Foundation
- Jesus contrasts two builders to show that obeying his words secures your life against life's storms.
- Building on Christ means excavating past superficial foundations to reach true bedrock.
Jesus The Builder: A Childhood Image
- Pastor Michael Mattis imagines young Jesus learning stonework with Joseph and digging to bedrock in Sepphoris.
- This image grounds Jesus' parable in the real trade knowledge of his culture and childhood.
Apparent Solidity Can Quickly Fail
- In Israel the hard dry clay becomes unstable when rains come, so apparent solidity can quickly fail.
- Jesus used that local reality to teach that apparent foundations can collapse under real trials.
