Sermon on the Mount: Salt & Light the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! 27 The jailer woke up to see the prison You are the __________ of the earth and the __________ of doors wide open. He assumed the prisoners had escaped, so the world! he drew his sword to kill himself. 28 But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!” Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty John 13:35 Your love for one another will prove to the again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as world that you are my disciples." worthless. Two reasons your light isn't shining: you're ________________ What Does Salt Do? it or it was ________________ out. Salt creates ________________ Salt ________________ Acts 16:29-31 The jailer called for lights and ran to the Salt ________________ dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Salt ________________ 30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world—like a and you will be saved, along with everyone in your city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a household.” lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the Living as salt and light ________________ lives. house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Discussion Questions The world needs light because it is ________________. Icebreaker: What is the most memorable meal you have ever had? What Does Light Do? Light ________________ 1. Read Matthew 5:14-16. Discuss what stands out to you. 2. Talk about a time you saw someone be salt and light. Light ________________ What was the result? Light brings ________________ 3. Have you ever hidden your light or let Satan blow it out? Light ________________ What can you do to let your light shine? 4. Who are some people that you can play a role in Acts 16:25-28 Around midnight Paul and Silas were influencing towards Christ this week? praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. 26 Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All.