Formation in Identity: "Salt & Light"
Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down
Matthew 5:13-16
Sunday, July 2nd
Guest Speaker: Ken Sabalza
Discussion Questions for Community Groups
1.) What are the main uses of salt and why did Jesus use salt as an example for His followers?
2.) How does a Believer end up losing their "saltiness"? How does false teaching, heresies, and other gospels dilute the message of the true Gospel?
3.) What is does it mean to be light in the world? Why does it not make sense for a Believer to hide their light?
4.) What are some consequences that happen when Christians hide their light under a basket?
5.) How has Christianity impacted the world throughout history and your own personal life?
6.) Why is it important for us as Believers to be salt and light in our families, communities, or wherever the Lord sends us?
“15 Ways Christianity Changed History and Society” by Jason Pierce
Christianity...
Gave us the concept of holidays.
Gave us hospitals as we know them today.
Adoption and foster care systems.
Christianity gave us the middle-class workforce.
A higher view of sexuality and marriage.
Gave women greater dignity and freedom.
Gave children a higher status and importance.
Gave history its most significant artwork and artists.
Gave history its most excellent music and musicians.
Gave history its most excellent works of literature.
11. Created the foundation for America.
12. Created the foundation for our education systems.
13. Created the foundation for science.
14. Is the most powerful force in abolishing slavery.
15. Is the most powerful force in charity work.
Resources for "Salt & Light"
Audio - https://rainiervalleychurch.com/latest-sermons
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zjNTTjEC3c&t=4424s (
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