Salt and Light
Salt and Light
Series: The Jesus Way
Topic: Flavor, Glorifying God, Good Deeds, Guidance, Light Of The World, Preservation, Purity, Salt Of The Earth, Thirst For God, Warning
Campus: Gahanna
Scripture: Matthew 5
Resources: 5-Day Devotional | Parent Guide | Leader Guide | Message Notes
Pastor Tim emphasizes the significance of the Sermon on the Mount, highlighting Jesus’ role as a preacher, disciple-caller, and healer. He introduces the metaphors of salt and light, encouraging believers to embody the qualities associated with salt — purity, preservation, and flavor — in their lives. Additionally, he reinforces the idea that believers must let their light shine to dispel darkness, guide others, and serve as a warning against straying from God’s path. The core message calls Christians to remain distinctively salty and bright in a decaying world.
Related scriptures: Matthew 5:13-16, John 8:12, Leviticus 2:13, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 16:6, Ephesians 5:8-10, Ephesians 4:32, Daniel 12:3, Colossians 4:6, Philippians 2:15