Weekly Question

5th Sunday in OT 2/5

Spreading the Light of Christ

▶ Isaiah 58:7-10 • True fasting
▶ 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 • Preaching on Christ
crucified
▶ Matthew 5:13-16 • The similes of salt and light

Jesus said, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

▶ Adults: In what way might you be hiding the
light of Christ from others? What could you do
to improve this?
▶ Kids: How can you let the light of Christ in you
shine for others this week?

4th Sunday in OT 1/29

Blessed Are We

▶ Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 • Promise for Jerusalem
▶ 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 • Paradox of God’s
choice
▶ Matthew 5:1-12a • The Beatitudes

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11–12)

▶ Adults: When you heard the Beatitudes
announced today, which one struck you most
strongly?
▶ Kids: Who is welcome in the reign of God?
Who would you like to tell about the reign of
God?