Bible Question: How does 5:13-20 link in with what you say? |
Bible Answer: My sense is that Jesus was addressing the "lost sheep of Israel" to whom He was sent to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven. I think Jesus is telling them how special and unique they are in this regard. Israel was entrusted with the Law, and now one greater than the Law was among them to point the way to heaven (through Himself). Therefore they were to be the "flavor" of heaven to all around them by being salt and light. I see Jesus imparting His light to them and then requesting that they (Israel) be light to the world. But in order to be salt and light, a solid understanding of how life is in the kingdom of heaven is necessary, so Jesus begins to explain, "...until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen will by any means disappear from the law until everything is accomplished...I have come to fulfill the law and the prophets..." What do you think? |