Sermon Notes
Date: 05/31/2026
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Study: Matthew
Key Text: Matthew 5:13-16
Description:
In a dark and corrupt world,
Christ does not make His people
hidden,
useless,
and unchanged —
but salt
and light.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast,
Pastor Monty Simao continues our study
in the Gospel of Matthew —
as Jesus teaches His disciples
what the citizens of His kingdom
are in the world:
salt
of the earth,
and light
of the world.
Not because they are trying
to earn their place
before the King,
but because grace
has made them new.
And now their lives —
their witness,
their good works,
their open allegiance to Christ —
restrain corruption,
pierce the darkness,
and point beyond themselves.
Because the good works
of kingdom citizens
are not meant to draw attention
to them —
but to lead men
to glorify the Father
who is in heaven.
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Discussion Guide:
This guide is designed for both individual reflection, as well as group discussions like family worship. My prayer is that it will allow you to dwell longer, and meditate more, upon God’s holy Word and will be fodder for sanctifying conversations.
— M.S.
Scandia Bible Church 