Salt and Light for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Jesus told those who heard Him, "Ye are the salt of the earth" and "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Men do not light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. So Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Read it: Matthew 5:13–16
Memory verseMatthew 5:14
Big ideasLet your light shine · Good works glorify God · Living for Jesus
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Salt and Light in the Bible?
You can read it in Matthew 5:13–16.
What is the story of Salt and Light about?
Jesus told those who heard Him, "Ye are the salt of the earth" and "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Men do not light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. So Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
What can kids learn from Salt and Light?
Big ideas to teach: Let your light shine, Good works glorify God, Living for Jesus.