Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth (The Church)

Hugh Pearce

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• Small Group Guide

  Verses: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:6, Philippians 2:14

  Key Takeaways:

  1. Jesus calls his followers to be the "salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13-16)

  2. Salt has multiple functions: flavouring, preserving, destroying, and fertilizing

  3. Christians are called to influence the world positively in ordinary, everyday ways

  4. Maintaining our "saltiness" requires faithful obedience to Christ

  Discussion Questions:

  1. What does it mean to you personally to be "salt of the earth"?

  2. The sermon mentioned four functions of salt. Which one resonates most with you and why? a) Flavoring b) Preserving c) Destroying d) Fertilizing

  3. How can we "flavour" our workplaces and daily interactions with a Christian influence?

  4. In what ways can Christians help preserve moral values and truth in society?

  5. The sermon mentioned that salt can be used for "destroying." How can we balance speaking truth and judgment with love and grace?

  6. What are some "hard places" God might be calling you to go to "fertilize the ground" for His kingdom?

  7. How can we ensure we don't lose our "saltiness" as Christians?

  8. The sermon emphasised the importance of speech. How can we use our words more intentionally to be "salt" in our relationships and communities?

  Practical Applications:

  1. This week, choose one area of your life (work, family, friendships) and intentionally look for ways to be "salt" in that context.

  2. Identify one habit or behavior that might be diminishing your "saltiness" as a Christian. Commit to addressing it this week.

  3. Practice using your speech to encourage and build others up. Set a goal to give at least one genuine compliment or word of encouragement each day.

  4. Reflect on any "hard places" God might be calling you to. Spend time in prayer asking for guidance and courage to step into those situations.

  5. Choose a verse from the sermon (e.g., Colossians 4:6, Philippians 2:14) to memorise and meditate on this week.

  Closing Prayer

  Encourage group members to share any prayer requests and pray for one another to be effective "salt" in their spheres of influence this week.