For reflection:

  1. How can we be salty in a Jesus-like way?
  2. How have you experienced light in a time of darkness?
  3. In what ways do we hide our light?
  4. In what ways can we shine brightly?
  5. What does salt and light have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven?

Digging Deeper:

Matthew 5:13-16

  1. What might cause salt to “lose it’s saltiness?”
  2. Why does Jesus go from the imagery of light to the image of a town on a hill and back to light again?
  3. Are we supposed to let people see our good deeds like Jesus says here (Matthew 5:16), or to do them in private like Jesus says later in this sermon? (Matthew 6:1)

Quotes and Questions:

When we can recognize that we are part of what makes creation remarkable, we can appreciate the truth of who we are.

  1. What can we do to recognize that we (& others) are a part of what makes creation remarkable?
  2. In your own words, what is the truth of who we are in Jesus?

Additional questions to consider throughout the week:

  1. How have you experienced salt & light from others in your interactions with them?
  2. What are some tangible ways you can “glorify” God through your actions and interactions with others?