Salt and Light Living | Matthew Chapter 5:13-20

Matthew Chapter 5 marks the beginning of Jesus' sermon on the mount, probably his most famous teaching of all time. After his tremendous victory in the wilderness of chapter 4 and after gathering many new followers, Jesus takes a moment (Matthew 5-7) to outline his mission and what the Kingdom of God looks like for those who would desire to enter into it. Many people claim these teachings are part of their way of life but that claim is challenged when we think about what it really looks like to live it out in every way, every day. Every Kingdom has its guiding rules; the United States, China, Great Britain all have different expectations for what it means to be a citizen of their country. The same is true for the Kingdom of God. In this passage, Jesus begins to outline what it means to belong to God’s Kingdom over any other kingdom or nation.  Chapter 5 verses 1-12 are just the beginning of something remarkably unlike the world we've known. Jesus reminds Israel (and us) that we are to be salt and light for the purpose of blessing this world, drawing out what is good, and shining the way of God among the nations. Where do you see the need for salt and light in our world? What are the darkest corners of this world and of our heart and how is God calling you to shine bright for him? CONNECT WITH US AT: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/pulsestudents ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse.students/ ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pulse_students/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pulsealbany Subscribe to Pastor Khalil's personal Youtube channel for even more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2-YBdXm-8O1VB7_CBDaoQ