That is, of God; called the great King because he was the King of the Israelites, and Jerusalem was the capital of the nation, and the place where he was peculiarly honoured as King. (18) The spirit in which His disciples should perform good works (Matthew 6:1-18). There is no place about the house, yard, or garden where it can be tolerated. See the note on Leviticus 2:13. It is found in the earth in veins or layers, and when exposed to the sun and rain, loses its saltness entirely. Home > Study Desk. Maundrell says, “I broke a piece of it, of which that part that was exposed to the rain, sun, and air, though it had the sparks and particles of salt, yet it had perfectly lost its savor. Matthew 13:2. ὄχλοι πολλοί, great numbers of people in all the accounts, compelling the Teacher to withdraw from the shore into the sea, and, sitting in a boat, to address the people standing on the margin.Much interest, popularity of the Teacher still great, and even growing; yet He has formed a very sober estimate of its value, as the parable following shows. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot. He may have the sparks and glittering particles of true wisdom, but without its unction or comfort. Matthew 5:13 & 14 are also statements of ____: You are the salt of the earth – You are the light of the world. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. like απηκες — aphēkes (Revelation 2:4) and πεπτωκες — peptōkes (Revelation 2:5). Matthew 5:16. See Barnes "Matthew 5:34" Christ begins his sermon on the mount, Matthew 5:1, Matthew 5:2. Matthew 2:1. The connection between the principles of the kingdom and the law (Matthew 5:17-48). If they are not such as they should be, they are as salt that has lost its savour. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! A preacher, or private Christian, who has lost the life of Christ, and the witness of his Spirit, out of his soul, may be likened to this salt. 14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. Here are a number of questions for discussion in families or in Redemption Community small groups. - The relation of our Lord and his disciples to the religion of the day (continued); vide Matthew 5:17, note. His sense is this; that the light of the Gospel, which he had communicated to them, the spiritual knowledge of the mysteries of grace, which he had favoured them with, were to be openly declared, and made manifest before men. This is to be understood of the disciples and apostles of Christ; who might be compared to "salt", because of the savoury doctrines they preached; as all such are, which are agreeable to the Scriptures, and are of the evangelic kind, which are full of Christ, serve to exalt him, and to magnify the grace of God; and are suitable to the experiences of the saints, and are according to godliness, and tend to promote it: also because of their savoury lives and conversations; whereby they recommended, and gave sanction to the doctrines they preached, were examples to the saints, and checks upon wicked men. I broke a piece of it, of which that part that was exposed to the rain, sun, and air, though it had the sparks and particles of salt, Yet It Had Perfectly Lost Its Savour: the inner part, which was connected to the rock, retained its savor, as I found by proof." The objection to connecting this verse with chap. What first comes to mind when you think of the darkness and decay of the world? We can also say that no one was ever blessed more than Jesus; He … He didn’t sin with them, but he spent time with them. Tons more resources, better tools, NIV84 and easier navigation. It is no longer good for anything, except to … Maundrell says, “I broke a piece of it, of which that part that was exposed to the rain, sun, and air, though it had the sparks and particles of salt, yet it had perfectly lost its savor. Mankind, lying in ignorance and wickedness, were as a vast heap, ready to putrify; but Christ sent forth his disciples, by their lives and doctrines to season it with knowledge and grace. Matthew 5:13-16. "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? See Barnes "Matthew 5:34" Home > Study Desk. 43,44) says, “I have often seen just such salt, and the identical disposition of it that our Lord has mentioned. This he had transferred to the mountains, to cheat the government out of some small percentage. 16-18). 3. Ye are the salt of the earth: The earth would go putrid if there were no salt of grace to preserve it. 43,44) says, “I have often seen just such salt, and the identical disposition of it that our Lord has mentioned. This is probably what our Lord alludes to in this place. This testimony contrasts, too, with the opinion of the Gentile centurion ( Matthew 8:5-13), who saw that Jesus" operated under God"s authority. Sermon Notes for Mark 1:40 Next Book → ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources ← Back to all Commentaries. 1. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. City of the great King. click here for pdf version of these questions. GOD BE THE GLORY. In the ancient world, salt was very valuable: the Greeks thought it contained something almost divine, and the Romans sometimes paid their soldiers with salt. Home > Study Desk. A preacher, or private Christian, who has lost the life of Christ, and the witness of his Spirit, out of his soul, may be likened to this salt. Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Ephesians Colossians First Thessalonians Second Thessalonians Hebrews James First Peter Second Peter First John Second & … It is not only good for nothing itself, but it actually destroys all fertility wherever it is thrown; and this is the reason why it is cast into the street. The beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12. Intro: Jesus has just declared the characteristics of the true believer, and how he will be accepted by this world, then speaking of the believer in the world. Matthew 5:13-16. Matthew 5:13. It enters into the very nature of the substance. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? This he had transferred to the mountains, to cheat the government out of some small percentage. Ye are the salt of the earth - Salt renders food pleasant and palatable, and preserves from putrefaction. The objection to connecting this verse with chap. But if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, on StudyLight.org The Salt of the Earth – Matthew 5:13. (Matt. The disciples the salt of the earth, and light of the world, Matthew 5:13-16. I LIKE THE WAY MATTHEW 5:13 WAS BROKEN DOWN FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND IT MORE CLEARLY, THANK YOU ALL. Moreover, this is but a supposition; if the salt, &c. and proves no matter of fact; and the Jews have a saying, that all that season lose their savour "hmej hgypm hnya ומלח, but salt does not lose its savour". The inner part, which was connected to the rock, retained its savor, as I found by proof. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. The thoughts of judgment and unworthiness (Matthew 7:1-6), might discourage; encouragement is given by showing God’s willingness to give. ii,12, Matthew 5:17; Matthew 7:12. 13 “You are the salt of the earth. Test drive it and tell us about your experience. Indeed, it is a well-known fact that the salt of this country, when in contact with the ground, or exposed to rain and sun, does become insipid and useless. CHAPTER 5 In the closing of the last chapter we saw our Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by a great multitude of people, which followed Him and who were attracted by the King’s presence, before whom the various diseases had to flee. It was ‹good for nothing.‘. Grant on June 26, 2019 at 11:45 am Thank you Patricia. There is a sort of verbal verisimilitude in the manner in which our Lord alludes to the act: ‹it is cast out‘ and ‹trodden under foot;‘ so troublesome is this corrupted salt, that it is carefully swept up, carried forth, and thrown into the street. Group Questions | Matthew 5:13-16. See the note on Leviticus 2:13. No man will allow it to be thrown on to his field, and the only place for it is the street, and there it is cast to be trodden underfoot of men.”. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot. "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty? Home > Study Desk. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. {a} "neither by heaven" Matthew 23:16-22; James 5:12. From the manner in which it is gathered, much earth and other impurities are necessarily collected with it. Ye — Not the apostles, not ministers only; but all who possess and manifest the graces spoken of in the preceding verses, and are truly holy and righteous; are the salt of the earth — Appointed to be the means of preventing or curing the growth of that corruption which prevails in the world, and of seasoning men’s minds with wisdom and grace. General Search for 'Matthew 5:13' within 'New American Standard Version' on StudyLight.org It was ‹good for nothing.‘. (in which it is easy to observe, the latter part exactly answers the former.) Click the Bible to visit the new StudyLight.org being developed!! Matthew 7:7. Ecclesiastes 5:13 - There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: riches being hoarded by their owner to his hurt. it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and to be trodden under foot. Sermon Notes for Matthew 5:13 ← Prior Section. I broke a piece of it, of which that part that was exposed to the rain, sun, and air, though it had the sparks and particles of salt, Yet It Had Perfectly Lost Its Savour: the inner part, which was connected to the rock, retained its savor, as I found by proof." Test drive it and tell us about your experience. Let your light so shine before men Here Christ applies the foregoing simile to his disciples, and more fully opens the meaning and design of it. Click the Bible for the all new StudyLight.org!! Tons more resources, better tools, NIV84 and easier navigation. It is not only good for nothing itself, but it actually destroys all fertility wherever it is thrown; and this is the reason why it is cast into the street. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? Also included links to commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedia and lexicons. 5:13-16) If you are a follower of Jesus living the beatitudes, you matter. The remaining petitions turn to “our” needs, … Continue reading "Commentary on Matthew 6:9-13" In eastern countries, however, the salt used was impure, or mingled with vegetable or earthy substances, so that it might lose the whole of its saltness, and a considerable quantity of earthy matter remain. 5:13 “ You are the salt of the earth, The word “you” is emphatic. Blessed are the poor in spirit Not the poor in purse, or who are so with respect to things temporal: for though God has chosen and called many, who are in such a condition of life, yet not all; the kingdom of heaven cannot be said to belong to them all, or only; but such as are poor in a spiritual sense. The conclusion: giving a sure mark of the true way, warning against false prophets, exhorting to follow after holiness. Sixty-five houses in June - Lady Stanhope‘s village were rented and filled with salt. Tons more resources, better tools, NIV84 and easier navigation. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 2:1. A persuasive to impart it to others, verse 13-16. As the salt of the earth. Matthew 8:5-13 healeth the centurion’s servant, Matthew 8:14-15 Peter’s mother-in-law, Matthew 8:16-17 and many other diseased, Matthew 8:18-22 showeth how he is to be followed, Matthew 8:23-27 stilleth the tempest on the sea, Matthew 8:28-34 driveth the devils out of two men possessed, and seeth.