The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 6
Text: Matthew 5:1-6
31 January 2016
THE USE OF IMAGERY
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A teaching skill
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An effective tool
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A striking idea
THE IMAGERY OF SALT Matthew 5:13
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Common use
a) Partial payment of soldiers
b) Home use
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Known Functions
a) To heal
b) To preserve food
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Distinctiveness
a) Taste
b) Quality
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Danger of salt losing its flavour
a) It is useless
b) It is thrown out
c) It is trampled under foot
STRENGTH OF THE IMAGERY
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You are the salt of the earth
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The world
a) In need of salt
b) In need of preservation
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The challenge
a) To impact the world
b) To be conscious of our role in the world
c) To fulfil our role consciously through the display of Christian virtues
THE IMAGERY OF LIGHT Matthew 5:14-15
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Understanding of the world
a) In sin
b) In darkness
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The Challenge
a) To bring light to the world
b) To shine
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Functions of light
a) Not to be put under a basket
b) To be put on a lampstand
c) To give light to the household
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Strength of Imagery
a) Good works as light
b) Outstanding good works that cannot but make an impact
c) Glorifying of God in heaven
EXTENSION OF IMAGERY
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City set on a hill
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It cannot be hidden
CHALLENGES TO MAKE OUR LIFE COUNT FOR SOMETHING
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Salt of the earth
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Light of the world
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City on a hill