Engaging the World

1. Be IN the world but not OF the world Engaging the World

2. Chain Reaction Let’s say a girl wakes up late for school and rushes out the door. But she doesn’t realize she has a huge pimple on her forehead. What will the effects be? • She runs into her crush who happens to be the quarterback of the football team. • He is so grossed out that he vomits on the floor. • The principle who is walking by slips on the vomit, breaking her leg. • She is convinced the quarterback did it on purpose, so she suspends him. • The quarterback can’t play in the big game. • The girl-with-the-pimple’s high school loses the State Championship.

3. Chain Reaction Chris has been waiting all year to ask out Lisa. He finally did and she said “yes.” It’s Friday night and Chris is on his way to pick up Lisa to take her to hear her favorite band, “My Mom’s Mustache.” Suddenly, Chris’ car starts jerking and sputtering. As his car rolls to a stop, Chris realizes he forgot to get gas.

4. Engage the World • Salt of the Earth • We are called to be “salt” • What happens when you put salt into tasteless food? • How much salt is needed to make a difference in flavor?

5. Engage the World • Salt of the Earth • How can our lives be like salt in “the world”? • If we are in Christ then we will affect the world • Our actions will impact the world around us

6. Engage the World • Light of the World • We are called to be the “light” of the world • What effect does light have on the darkness • How much light is needed to drive away darkness? • Give me some examples of “darkness” in the world

7. Engage the World • Light of the World • What is the purpose of us living as salt and light in the world? • To point people to God! • They may give God the credit, and hopefully, will be drawn to a saving relationship with Him