Matthew 5:13-14 – Christians are salt and light.

Salt

• Job 6:6; Ezekiel 16:4

• What did Jesus mean by calling His disciples salt?

  • We are to be active in the way God needs us to be. We are a tool to be used for God’s purposes. God needs us to spread the gospel to a dark world.

  • Salt was a necessity. It represented something that was lasting. It is a preservative.

• When we see salt around us, let us remember that Jesus wants us to be like salt in this world.

Light

• Light brings comfort and safety. It radiates outward.

• Light brings knowledge. II Corinthians 4:4-6; Psalms 119:105

• Light is essential. It was created on Day 1 of Creation.

• Ephesians 5:6-16

• If a light is hidden, it does no good.

• Ephesians 4:11-13

Sheep

• Sheep are helpless and reliant on the shepherd. They have no defenses and are not smart!

• Matthew 26:31

• Sheep are social and need to be in a flock.

• They need consistency. They won’t follow a stranger.

• Jesus is our shepherd. We rely on Him totally!

Matthew 5:13-16 – It is our job to reach others and teach the truth.