Week 6: Matthew 5:14-16
Matthew 5:14-16
The Blueprint — The Verse
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount to disciples and crowds in Galilee. Roman rule, religious hypocrisy, and social inequality shaped the context in which Jesus redefined what it means to live as God’s covenant people.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After the Beatitudes and teaching on salt, Jesus calls His followers to visible, others-centered righteousness that points people to God rather than to themselves.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Discussion
- What does it look like to let your light shine in your workplace or neighborhood?
- How can good deeds glorify God rather than ourselves?
- What 'bowls' tend to hide your light?
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