
Week 2: Matthew 5:13-16
Hello there!
This week we continued our study of the Sermon on the Mount. (If you were absent, click here to watch the sermon back--you won’t want to miss it!)
In 2025, we want to focus in on finding purpose. Each of us has an idea of what “the good life” looks like, but Jesus challenges us to rethink “the good life” through the lens of God’s Kingdom. With that in mind, here are some resources we’ve curated for you based on the Scripture passage we read and the message from Sunday. Read through til the end for a special download!
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Bible Project video: If you want a brief overview of these verses, check out this video on the Salt of the Earth and this video on the Light of the World from our friends over at the Bible Project!
Bible Project podcast episode: For a deeper dive, listen to this podcast to hear what Tim Mackie and Jon Collins have to say on this excerpt!
Finally, here are some questions that you can use in your personal study to reflect on, whether in journaling, prayer, or conversation.
- What does Jesus’ reframing of salt and light mean for us?
-In what ways do we not let our “light shine” by not living into our identity?
-How does this passage affect your perception of the “good life”?
Know that you are deeply loved and called to share that love with others. We hope to see you next week as we continue to learn and grow alongside you!
Grace and Peace,
Community Cup staff
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