If the salt were no longer salty, what would we use to season food. The four gospels are followed by the acts of the apostles, the letters of st. Jesus was a master of the metaphor, and i think he chose this image of salt carefully. Matthew 5 you are the salt of the earth the gospels. Parable of the salt of the earth teaches people to become. This is, at one and the same time, jesus call for each and every one of us and an exhortation. Like salt, christians must not stay in our salt shakers, but be spread out to establish contact, for it is with contact that there will be impact. Ye are the salt of the earth this is to be understood of the disciples and apostles of christ. Before salvation, we were like grains of sand, too numerous to count. Feb 03, 2020 we hear in the gospel of matthew that jesus said to his disciples. But if the salt loses its savor, wherewith shall it be salted. If they are not such as they should be, they are as salt that has lost its savour.
Gerald griffin april 30, 2017 as we continue in the sermon on the mount jesus teaches his followers what it means to be salt of the earth and the light of the world. John gills exposition of the bible explained this biblical phrase as the following. The phrase salt of the earth is common expression usually used to describe someone who is earnest, honest and downtoearth. Why did jesus say you are the salt of the earth in matthew 5.
What is in the salt that teaches us valuable lessons about our christian walk. What does it mean when jesus calls you to be the salt of the earth. It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men. This exposition of the gospel of matthew continues the focus on the sermon on othe mountain in the areas of influence. The gospel of mark recounts prior revelations in jesus lifetime on earth, at his baptism and transfiguration. The parable of the salt without taste made simple matthew 5. Salt and light a lectionary resource for catholics. On february 9, 2014 we will celebrate the fifth sunday after epiphany. But if the salt have lost its savor, with what shall it be salted. Jesus used the concepts of salt and light a number of different times to refer to the role of his followers in the world. This salt of the earth bible lesson will help you understand and apply this teaching from matthew 5 and how to become a salty christian. Discipleship, holiness, and the gospel of matthew part 3. It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. These things are all true in application, but i believe the primary interpretation to be different.
Why did jesus say you are the salt of the earth in matthew. Scripture reading and meditation on the gospel of matthew. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned. May 29, 2016 you are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored. It is thereafter good for nothing but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot by. They can no more escape notice than a city set on a mountain. Salt and light are images used by jesus in the sermon on the mount, one of the main teachings of jesus on morality and discipleship. You are the light of the world one of the images pertaining to discipleship is matthew is the imagery of salt and light. What did jesus mean when he described his followers as the salt of the earth. About 2,000 years ago, jesus christ likened christians to a salt, but why. Matthew bible study the gospel of the king and the kingdom of heaven the sermon on the mount.
Or if you will, the you in the statement you are the salt of the earth is a description of any christian whose life has been changed from the inside out and desires deeply to exhibit that new life in his or her every day existence. Salt of the earth by daphne delay guest writer you are the salt of the earth. Image source today, i want to talk about the salt of the earth and what jesus meant by it all and how it applies to us in our walk with him. But if you look at the greek translation, we see it is translated you and you alone are the salt of the earth. In this post, let us take a deeper look at matthew 5. It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and walked on by people when the walkways are wet and slippery. Why did jesus say you are the salt of the earth in. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again. Some would see the expression as indicating also that matthew considered all christian disciples as prophets.
Matthew and luke go back further still, showing jesus as the son of god from his birth. Salt of the earth, light of the world inquirer lifestyle. Fiery catalyst is what salt of the earth means fellow. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify. Jesus here was talking about the salt that is no longer salty. It would be no use anymore and we would throw it to the ground and let it be trampled on by everyone. What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light. You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored. The structure of matthew s gospel suggests that jesus is the new moses. It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and. If you and i will show the love of jesus in all that we do, we can be the salt of the earth like jesus called us to be.
Definition of salt of the earth in the idioms dictionary. Just a pinch of salt can do much to reduce bitterness and bring peace to our world. Jesus described his followers as the salt of the earth in matthew 5 as part of his sermon on the mount. Uncle yesh teaches the kids why its important to add flavor to this world, using a lovely parable that jesus told his followers. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again. This little light of mine kids music video bible story. If they fail in good works, they are as useless as flavorless salt or as a lamp whose light is. The challenge to us today is to be the salt of the earth, to be the light that shines in the darkness. It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by man. You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world matthew 5. In this study, we will consider only one of these metaphors salt. The gospel according to matthew notes 1 is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under. Christians who live the beatitudes are the salt of the earth.
This is what jesus is telling us that we are, namely, salt and light. Paul beginning with romans, the catholic or universal letters beginning with james, and the book of revelation. In these sundays the liturgy proposes to us the socalled sermon on the mount, in matthew s gospel. Jesus vision of believers being the salt of the earth is quite significant. Catholic meaning of you are the salt of the earth synonym.
Jesus says to these people you are the salt of the earth. Light shines outwards and brings visibility just as spreading the gospel will allow others to see the truth of jesus and salvation by faith. It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. The unusual thing about salt is that although it is vital to life and good. You are the salt of the earth reflection on matthew 5. In this verse from the gospel of matthew, christ says to the multitudes, you are the salt of the earth. By comparing a person to the salt of the earth, he meant much more than complimenting a person for their good works. We hear in the gospel of matthew that jesus said to his disciples. A reading from the holy gospel according to matthew. But has anyone told you that you are good for nothing. In this study, we will consider only one of these metaphorssalt. The parable of the salt of the earth the gospel according to matthew 5. The parable of the salt without taste made simple matthew. The sermon on the mount the sermon on the mount continued the conclusion of the beatitudes and the sermon on the mount continued.
It is part of the sermon on the mount, the first of a series of. If we do not behave in this way as christians we are good for nothing, that is, rejected and essentially useless in upholding the. What did jesus mean when he described his followers as the. Matthew more than all the other gospels identifies how his coming to earth was the fulfillment of many old testament prophecies. We must be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the lord to you and your descendants with you. Immediately following his words about persecution in the beatitudes he calls on his followers to respond to the persecuting world in purifying, preserving, and tasteful ways.
It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. It is good for nothing anymore but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. Salt of the earth, light of the world sermon on matthew 5. The gospel of matthew is the opening book of the new testament of the bible, and the first of the four gospels, matthew, mark, luke, and john. You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has. It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under peoples feet. An old friend recently began teaching about a passage from matthew. To call someone the salt of the earth, as jesus did in matthews gospel, speaks of their importance, yet the clique has lost its savor. Let me read you the text that well be working through tonight. Brent kercheville may 29, 2016 you are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored.
And a salty gospel will convict and cleanse people of the deposits of sin. You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world. Here is this weeks reading from the gospel of matthew. According to, salt of the earth means an individual or group considered as representative of the best or noblest elements of society.
A reading from the holy gospel according to matthew jesus said to. It is part of the sermon on the mount, the first of a series of metaphors immediately following the beatitudes. It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. Read chapter 5 of the gospel of matthew, including. Feb 09, 2020 5th sunday of ordinary time gospel matthew 5. To call someone the salt of the earth, as jesus did in matthew s gospel, speaks of their importance, yet the clique has lost its savor. The first verse of this passage introduces the phrase salt of the earth. In matthew s gospel, jesus honored his followers who took the hard way, those who lived out the beatitudes. Salt in a water softener cleans the lime deposits out. Realpeople the gospel in everyday language ordinary time 31st sunday.
The phrase salt of the earth is common expression usually used to describe someone who is earnest, honest and downto earth. Heavenly father, our prayer is that we may be the salt of the earth by showing the love of jesus in all that we do. What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light matthew 5. It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. Jesus says in this scripture that believers are the salt of the earth which means acting with wisdom and grace exhibited in speech. Salt has long been considered a valuable commodity, and this metaphor dates from biblical times. Those who sacrificed for the kingdom would be the salt of the earth and light to the world. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 5. Salt of the earth, light of the world sermon on matthew. Though, at times, hated by the world, christ said believers are necessary for it. Next sunday we will celebrate the fifth sunday after epiphany. You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world scripture.