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The Similes of Salt and Light

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Lesson Overview

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.

Lesson Materials

Sunday Reading: The Similes of Salt and Light Upper Elementary
Salt of the Earth and Light of the World Upper Elementary
Sunday Reading: The Similes of Salt and Light Lower Elementary
Gospel Break-the-Code Lower Elementary

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

  1. “If salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?”
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

 

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