In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus doesn’t hand us a list of rules. He names our identity. Salt. Light. A city on a hill. A people whose life together makes the invisible God visible right here in Houston.

Journaling Prompts:

Reflect on the notion that “y’all are salt, y’all are light.” How does this shape what a Jesus-centered life means to you?

What might a Jesus-centered life mean for the people you encounter each day?

What might a Jesus-centered life cost you? Not in theory. Keep this real.

In Jesus, you already have everything you need. Sit with this for a moment. Where do you resist this? Where are you drawn to it?

Practice — Attentive Reading:

Spend the week with the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Read as an act of listening—not study. Consider reading it aloud with others.

As you read, notice what stands out. After each reading, pray. Be honest with God about what you’ve just heard.

If you miss a day, just return the next.

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