Invite students to come forward and write one example of a challenging life experience next to the storm elements, helping them connect real life situations to the imagery of rain, wind and floods. (For suggested ways to teach the scripture account, see Teaching from the Scriptures, p. Sufficient for the day, Taking Every Thought Captive is an excellent Bible study, Building on the Rock:10 Lessons Jesus is Trying to Teach Us. I am excited to share your faith and parenting journeys with you. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. They just did what He told them to do. Yeah! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I think it is very interesting in light of this, that the last verses of Matthew 7 say: When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as One who had authority, and not as their scribes.. To strengthen each childs desire to obey the commandments so that Jesus Christ and his gospel will be the sure foundation in his or her life.