Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Matthew 5–6 As we open Matthew chapters 5 and 6, we stand on the mountainside beside the disciples, listening as Jesus begins His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount. These chapters form the foundation of Kingdom living, and Matthew’s Gospel preserves more of this sermon thanContinue reading “The Crown Jewels”
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Cut It Off to Keep It Clean
In Mark 9:43–50, Jesus urgently warns against sin, using drastic imagery to emphasize its danger and the seriousness of discipleship. He encourages radical actions to remove what leads us away from God. Additionally, He highlights the importance of being “salty” through covenant loyalty, positive influence, and moral preservation, ultimately promoting peace among believers.
Salt and Light Questions
Matthew 5:13-16 presents a profound section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He uses the metaphors of salt and light to describe the essential role of His followers in the world. This passage not only highlights the intrinsic value and influence of Christians but also calls them to a purposeful existence that impacts theContinue reading “Salt and Light Questions”
As the Day Begins
Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV): “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. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Continue reading “As the Day Begins”