3 | Luke 19

Salt & Light: "God's Grace Changes Everything"

Can you imagine life without salt and light? We sprinkle salt on food to add flavor and important nutrients, and we shine a light in the darkness to see and to better understand the dangers that lurk in the shadows. Through Jesus’ interactions with people, He modeled bringing flavor and light to the world, and He calls the Church to do the same! In this new fall series, we will look to key scriptures to learn to follow in Jesus’ way and be salt and light for those around us!  

Season 2 Episode 3 of Unschooled and Ordinary dives into Luke 19 to look at to experience God's grace!

Episode Resources:

"Salt & Light" Bible Reading Plan & Devos

"Salt & Light" Message Series

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Scripture 

Primary Text: Luke 19:1-10 

Supplemental Text: Mark 10:13-16, Proverbs 29:25 

Observation and Application 

Read Luke 19:1-10 

1. What motivated Zacchaeus to seek out Jesus? How did his encounter with Jesus change Zacchaeus’ life? 
2. Why do you think Jesus chose to stay at Zacchaeus’ house, despite the crowd’s disapproval? 
3. How does this passage illustrate the relationship between repentance and restitution? 
4. How does Zacchaeus’ story encourage us to embrace transformation through faith, even if it requires drastic changes in our lives? 
5. How can we, as salt and light, extend grace to others in a way that leads them toward positive change? 

Prayer 

God, thank You for this picture of humility and dependence on Your grace to save us. Thank You for making a way so we are never too far gone. Thank You for how You see us. Lord, help us not get caught up in the crowd and the fear of man. 

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.