City on a Hill
Living as visible representatives of Christ.
Jesus' call to unhidden discipleship.
The big idea
Light is made to shine, not to be hidden under a bowl.
Opening scripture
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
What does “City on a Hill” walk through?
City on a Hill
Matthew 5:14 · KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
In plain English
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Matthew reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Jesus' call to unhidden discipleship. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Light is made to shine, not to be hidden under a bowl.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Matthew 5:14. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Matthew 5:14 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Matthew 5:14. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Matthew 5:14
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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