The Storm in Jesus' Parable Isn't the One You Think

The Storm in Jesus' Parable Isn't the One You Think

November 10, 2026 · 31 min

We all want to decorate our Christian lives, but a lot of us haven't built on the proper foundation yet. Jesus' parable of the two builders is one of the best known in the Bible, and the storm in it may not be the one you expect.In this episode, we walk through Matthew 7:24–27, from why Matthew and Luke word the parable differently to who Jesus was actually talking to on the mountain. Let's look at what it means to build on the rock and what the storm is really pointing to.0:00 Building by the Book: Tim the Toolman and the Shortcut Trap7:41 Matthew vs. Luke: Why the Wording Differs12:23 Who Was Jesus Talking To?17:38 What Does It Mean to Build on the Rock?23:42 Are You Ready for the Storm? Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.