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Beginning the Journey (for new Christians).
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1, 2, and 3 John
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1 & 2 Timothy
1 Peter
2 Peter, Jude
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
7 Last Words of Christ
Abraham
Acts 1-12:
The Early Church
Apostle Paul
Christmas Incarnation
Church
Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8)
Colossians
Conquering Lamb of Revelation
Daniel
David, Life of
Galatians
Gideon
Grace
Great Prayers
Glorious Kingdom, The
Early Church: Acts1-12
Elijah
Ephesians
Hebrews
Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
Isaiah
James
Jacob
Jesus and the Kingdom
John's Gospel
John's Letters
Joshua
Lamb of God
Listening for God's Voice
Lord's Supper
Luke
Mark
Moses
Names of God
Names of Jesus
Philippians
Psalms
Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
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Songs of Ascent
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Salt and Light, Matthew 5:11-16
Readers Theater
READER 1 | Blessed are you when people insult you, |
READER 2 | Insult you |
READER 3 | persecute you |
READER 1 | Attack you |
READER 2 | and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. |
READER 3 | Tell lies about you |
READER 1 | Slander you |
READER 2 | All because of your association with Jesus |
READER 3 | Because of Jesus |
ALL | Rejoice and be glad, |
READER 1 | Yes, rejoice, |
READER 2 | because great is your reward in heaven, |
READER 3 | for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
READER 1 | You are the salt of the earth. |
READER 2 | Salt of the earth |
READER 3 | Salt for the world |
READER 1 | But if the salt loses its saltiness, |
READER 2 | Its tang, |
READER 3 | Its distinctive flavor |
READER 1 | how can it be made salty again? |
READER 2 | It is no longer good for anything, |
READER 3 | It's worthless |
READER 1 | except to be thrown out and trampled by men. |
READER 2 | Trampled [pause] |
READER 1 | You are the light of the world. |
READER 2 | You are salt |
READER 3 | You are light |
READER 1 | You are the light of the world. |
READER 2 | Light FOR the world |
READER 1 | A city on a hill cannot be hidden. |
READER 2 | You can see it from afar off. |
READER 1 | Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. |
READER 2 | Instead they put it on its stand, |
READER 3 | High up |
READER 2 | In the open |
READER 3 | and it gives light to everyone in the house. |
READER 1 | You don't hide a city |
READER 2 | You don't hide a light |
READER 3 | Only people who are afraid hide their light |
READER 1 | Let it shine |
ALL | Let it shine |
READER 1 | Let your light shine before men, |
READER 2 | Before men and women |
READER 3 | Before your friends and associates |
READER 1 | Before your school friends |
READER 2 | And work friends |
READER 3 | And neighbors |
READER 2 | And relatives |
READER 3 | Yes, relatives |
READER 2 | How about enemies? |
READER 3 | Yes, let it shine before your enemies, too |
READER 1 | Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds |
READER 2 | Your character |
READER 3 | Your love |
READER 1 | Your unselfishness |
READER 2 | Your compassion and kindness |
READER 3 | Your good deeds |
READER 1 | Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. |
READER 2 | Praise your Father |
READER 3 | Your light prompts praise |
READER 1 | Your saltiness elicits worship |
READER 2 | Of your Father |
READER 3 | Of their Father |
READER 1 | To the glory of God |
READER 2 | To His glory |
ALL | To His glory! |
READER 1 | Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. |
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- 28 Advent Scriptures
- 1, 2, and 3 John
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter & Jude
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 & 2 Timothy
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Apostle Paul
- Abraham, Faith of
- Christ Powered Life (Romans 5-8)
- Christmas Incarnation
- Colossians and Philemon
- Conquering Lamb of Revelation
- Daniel
- David, Life of
- Early Church: Acts 1-12
- Elijah
- Ephesians
- Galatians
- Gideon
- Glorious Kingdom, The
- Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
- Great Prayers of the Bible
- Hebrews
- Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
- Isaiah
- Jacob, Life of
- James
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
- John's Gospel
- Joshua
- Lamb of God
- Listening for God's Voice
- Lord's Supper
- Luke's Gospel
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Names and Titles of God
- Names and Titles of Jesus
- Philippians
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
- Sermon on the Mount
- Psalms
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)
- Revelation
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