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The Christian as Salt and Light in the World

Study III explores the role of Christians as salt and light, preserving and flavoring the world while reflecting the light of God. It discusses practical ways to function as salt in society and emphasizes the importance of letting our light shine.

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The Christian as Salt and Light in the World

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  1. Study III: Matthew 5:13-16The Christian in the World THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5 – 7 Study III The Christian as Salt (v. 13) 1.What positive qualities of salt did Jesus have in mind? • Preserves. • Flavors. • Heals. • Creates thirst. 2. What has been in the news lately that indicates society is rotting and decaying? 3. What are some of the practical ways we can function as salt where we live and work (v. 13)? 4. How might Christians lose their “saltiness?”

  2. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Salt (v. 13) 1. Salt preserves.

  3. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Salt (v. 13) 1. Salt preserves. 2. Salt flavors.

  4. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Salt (v. 13) 1. Salt preserves. 2. Salt flavors. 3. Salt heals.

  5. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Salt (v. 13) 1. Salt preserves. 2. Salt flavors. 3. Salt heals. 4. Salt creates thirst.

  6. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16)

  7. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Origin and Nature of Light • Light is energy.

  8. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Origin and Nature of Light • Light is energy. • Light has a source.

  9. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Origin and Nature of Light • Light is energy. • Light has a source. • Light can be channeled, magnified, diminished, or extinguished.

  10. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Origin and Nature of Light • Light is energy. • Light has a source. • Light can be channeled, magnified, diminished, or extinguished. • Darkness is the absence of light.

  11. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Origin and Nature of Light • Light is energy. • Light has a source. • Light can be channeled, magnified, diminished, or extinguished. • Darkness is the absence of light. • Darkness has no energy.

  12. This was the original state of the world.

  13. Then God spoke.

  14. Jesus said: “You are the light of the world…” Matthew 5,14-16

  15. How can Christians be the light of the world?

  16. We must have the light. We must let our light shine.

  17. When Christians show their dark side, people cannot see God.

  18. The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16) Christian influence compared to the sun and moon. Moon Reflected Light Sunlight Earth Sun

  19. The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16) Christian influence compared to the sun and moon. • The moon has no light of its own. Moon Reflected Light Sunlight Earth Sun

  20. The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16) Christian influence compared to the sun and moon. • The moon has no light of its own. • The moon reflects the sun’s light. Moon Reflected Light Sunlight Earth Sun

  21. The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16) 1. Christians are not the actual light of the world. Moon Reflected Light Sunlight Earth Sun

  22. The Christian as Light (vv. 14-16) 1. Christians are not the actual light of the world. 2. Christians reflect the light of God. Moon Reflected Light Sunlight Earth Sun

  23. One candle does not give much light.

  24. Many candles together can light a room.

  25. Olympic Torch Relay 2012

  26. “Let your light shine before others…”

  27. Study IIIA Christian’s Influence: salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) The Christian as Salt and Light (vv. 13-16) Conclusion: • The world is bad and needs salt. • The world is dark and needs light.

  28. End of Study III

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