In this week’s Gospel passage Jesus tells His disciples to be “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” In other words, Jesus calls them, and us, to make the joy and love of our Christian Faith known to others and allow it to change the world. In this lesson, students will reflect on how they can be the “salt” and “light” of the world today.
The Similes of Salt and Light
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Directions
- Have your students read the Gospel passage, or read it aloud to your students, and then answer the focus questions. You may have students answer them on their own or you may discuss them together as a class.
- Have your students read and complete the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World activity.
- Discuss student answers together when they have completed the activity
Answer Key
Focus Questions
- “If salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?”
- We normally use salt to season and bring out flavor in food. Jesus was telling His disciples that they “season” the earth. Christ’s followers bring life, joy, and love, to the world, in essence, “flavoring” the earth.
- A city on a hill cannot be hidden because it’s light shines and can be seen for miles around. The light from a lamp covered by a basket would not be able to be seen.
- He meant for them to allow their “light” to be seen, like the city on a mountain or a lit lamp. Christians truly living the life of Christ are a source of love and joy for the world and must allow their joy to be known.
Directions
- Read the Gospel passage aloud to your students as they follow along. Then discuss the focus and reflection questions with them as a class.
- Have your students complete the Gospel Break-the-Code activity.
- When they are done, guide a discussion on what it means to be the light of the world.
Answer Key
Focus Questions
- We normally use salt to season and bring out flavor in food. Jesus was telling His disciples that they “season” the earth. Christ’s followers bring life, joy, and love, to the world, in essence, “flavoring” the earth.
- The light from a lamp covered by a basket would not be able to be seen.
- He wanted their “light” to be seen, like the city on a mountain or a lit lamp. Christians truly living the life of Christ are a source of love and joy for the world and must allow their joy to be known.
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Light of the World