
Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 2nd (Jonah 4 & Matthew 5:1-20)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Importance of Salt in the Church
I think there's a righteousness that is redemptive and outgoing, rather than just a self focusedrighteousness. Israel as it rejects christ becomes like salt that lost its savour. And the result is being trampled under foot. Once again, jesus is drawing upon the language of the old testament. These are things that we see in the book of isaiah. In chapter forty two, verse six, i am the lord. I will take you by the hand and keep you. The disciples are to display light to the world. They also cause people to glorify god. Much of the rest of the sermon on the mount will be concerned with the status and the keeping
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