a kingdom of speaking and doing | Matthew 5.11-16
patterns we conform to…

 

followers of King Jesus persevere in the face of persecution as salty witnesses and bright lights for Jesus because great is our reward in heaven

 

  • persecuted like previous prophets (5.11-12)

 

admit it’s hard
willing to be weird
prepared for persecution

 

  • salty speakers (5.13)

 

salty partners

 

salty books
salty moments

 

  • shining lights (5.14-16)

 

shining is faithfulness not flashiness

 

shining so that God shines more