Purpose — light of the worldMatthew 5:13-16
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does Jesus call his followers, and why does Paul say we were created?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- Where is your light hidden instead of shining?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What good work will you let shine before others this week?
Who will I tell?
- Who might see God through your good works?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, thank you that you made me for good works you prepared beforehand. Let my life shine so others see you and give you praise.