
Why Are You Here?
The Jesus Way
January 16, 2022
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. —Matthew 5:13-16
The people of God are uniquely equipped to do the mission of God.
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I am the LORD, I have called You in righteousness,
I will also hold You by the hand and watch over you,
And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people,
As a light to the nations. —Isaiah 42:6
I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life. —John 8:12The
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Take-aways:
a. What will you do this week outside the church to be the church?
b. If you’ve drifted from the church’s purpose—repent, refocus, and reengage!
c. If it’s come to be all about you—rediscover the beauty of making it all about Jesus.