Making a Difference
Teaching Notes
“Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Matthew 5:13 MSG
We are Salt
Creates thirst for God
Preserves what is good
Heals wounds
Brings out flavor with each bite
Recommendation: Jump in the saltshaker with other believers at your work
“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 MSG
We are Light
Bring your light out of the closet
Shed light on the truth
Illuminate the path to God
Recommendation: Make sure your spiritual batteries are charged
Going Deeper Discussion
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
1 Peter 3:15-16
Randy's message this week encouraged us all to walk with integrity in our workplaces and seek to be a blessing there. From first Peter above, the author is encouraging us to behave in a way that honors Jesus in our public lives.
How should it motivate our interactions with coworkers when we "revere Christ as Lord" in our hearts?
If someone were to inquire about "the hope that you have," what would be the evidence of that hope in your work life?
Why does Peter encourage us to frame our answer with "gentleness and respect?" What would be the opposite of that posture?
What does it mean to "keep a clear conscience" in your workplace? In what ways could you be tempted to compromise your conscience?
How should we then view our workplaces in light of Randy's message and the above verses? How would you summarize it in just a few words?
Sunday Set List
WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
Ready- Mitch Langley
Reign Above It All- Bethel Music
Too Good To Not Believe- Cody Carnes
WFC Speedway
King of My Heart- Bethel Music
O Praise The Name- Hillsong
Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)- Kari Jobe
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