The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5:13-16Salt of the Earth

Light of the World

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Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel

•Authorship Matthew the tax collector•Audience 1st Century Jewish Christians

•Genealogy of Jesus - from Abraham•+60 Prophetic quotes from the Old Testament

Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel

•Authorship Matthew the tax collector•Audience 1st Century Jewish Christians

•Genealogy of Jesus - from Abraham•+60 Prophetic quotes from the Old Testament

‘The Sensibility of Foolishness’

2 Samuel 6:20-23

Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel

Themes:•Jesus’ Authority

•Jesus’ Kingship

Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel

Themes:•Jesus’ Authority

•Jesus’ Kingship

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Matthew 5:1-16:

(1) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be

Matthew 5:1-16:

(1) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be

‘The Sensibility of Foolishness’

2 Samuel 6:20-23

comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (6) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. (7) Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. (8) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (9) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (6) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. (7) Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. (8) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (9) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

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(10) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. (12) “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

(10) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. (12) “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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(13) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (14) “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

(13) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (14) “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

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(15) “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. (16) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

(15) “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. (16) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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SALT OF THE EARTH:

1. Flavor2. Sting in a wound3. Makes us thirsty4. Preservative

SALT OF THE EARTH:

1. Flavor2. Sting in a wound3. Makes us thirsty4. Preservative

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SALT

=

INFLUENCE

SALT

=

INFLUENCE

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5:13 – What if the salt loses its flavor?

•Not referring to losing salvation•A believer’s salvation IS SECURE

•John 10:27-29•Referring to our effectiveness

•Romans 7:15-25•2 Peter 1:9-10

5:13 – What if the salt loses its flavor?

•Not referring to losing salvation•A believer’s salvation IS SECURE

•John 10:27-29•Referring to our effectiveness

•Romans 7:15-25•2 Peter 1:9-10

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD:

• Works openly to reveal truth

• Darkness leads to sin• Light points to Jesus• Light in a dark room is

noticeable by ALL

LIGHT OF THE WORLD:

• Works openly to reveal truth

• Darkness leads to sin• Light points to Jesus• Light in a dark room is

noticeable by ALL

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5:14b-15 – Can a Christian hide the Light of Christ?

NO

5:14b-15 – Can a Christian hide the Light of Christ?

NO

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SALT & LIGHT:

• Individually

• Corporately

SALT & LIGHT:

• Individually

• Corporately

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5:16 – Let your light so shine before men

•Natural result of complete submission to Jesus the Christ•Let our light shine to point a dying world to the source of our light – Jesus the Christ.

5:16 – Let your light so shine before men

•Natural result of complete submission to Jesus the Christ•Let our light shine to point a dying world to the source of our light – Jesus the Christ.

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3 ‘Yours’ of 5:16

•Your Light

•Your good works

•YOUR FATHER

3 ‘Yours’ of 5:16

•Your Light

•Your good works

•YOUR FATHER

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5:16 – The Purpose

Bring Glory to God!•Good Works NOT to gain acceptance before God but BECAUSE of the acceptance the believer in Jesus has been awarded.

5:16 – The Purpose

Bring Glory to God!•Good Works NOT to gain acceptance before God but BECAUSE of the acceptance the believer in Jesus has been awarded.

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5:16 – The Purpose

Bring Glory to God!•We can’t do anything in our own strength•Rely on God’s Spirit

•2 Timothy 1:7•The purpose of EVERYTHING a believer does is to bring God glory!

5:16 – The Purpose

Bring Glory to God!•We can’t do anything in our own strength•Rely on God’s Spirit

•2 Timothy 1:7•The purpose of EVERYTHING a believer does is to bring God glory!

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HOW?HOW?

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True Disciple Salt and LightTrue Disciple Salt and Light

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Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

1.Be assured of their salvation by grace alone

Ephesians 2:8-9: “(8) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, (9) not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

1.Be assured of their salvation by grace alone

Ephesians 2:8-9: “(8) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, (9) not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

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Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

2.Learn and understand the principles of the Christian life

Philippians 4:8-9 Meditate on God’s instruction

Matthew 6:33 – Seek first His Kingdom

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

2.Learn and understand the principles of the Christian life

Philippians 4:8-9 Meditate on God’s instruction

Matthew 6:33 – Seek first His Kingdom

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

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Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

3.Observe God’s laws and commands

James 1:22: “But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

In context of ‘Must’ #1

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

3.Observe God’s laws and commands

James 1:22: “But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

In context of ‘Must’ #1

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

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Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

4.Represent God in the World

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Matthew 10:32: “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

4.Represent God in the World

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Matthew 10:32: “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

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Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

5.Serve other peopleMatthew 20:25-28 – A call to servanthood

6.Reproduce themselves in ChristMatthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples…”John 15:5: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

Barna’s 6 Must’s of a True Disciple1:

5.Serve other peopleMatthew 20:25-28 – A call to servanthood

6.Reproduce themselves in ChristMatthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples…”John 15:5: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”

George Barna, Growing True Disciples, 2001.

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ARE YOU SALTY?ARE YOU SALTY?

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HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FLAVOR?HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FLAVOR?

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HAVE YOUR EVER BEEN

SALTED BY THE MASTER?

HAVE YOUR EVER BEEN

SALTED BY THE MASTER?