In Matthew 5:13–30, Jesus calls His people to be the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world,” reminding us that what makes us truly Christian is Christ in us. Outward identification with the church is not enough—authentic faith produces visible fruit, shaping our character and conduct in obedience to God’s law. Because Jesus perfectly fulfilled the law on our behalf, we are called to follow Him, living as salt and light by grace through faith.

About This Series

Epiphanytide is the season of divine revelation, when the Church reflects on how God makes Himself known to the world. During this season, we reflect especially to the unfolding revelation of Jesus as the Christ to all people, including the moments when the Holy Spirit opened our eyes to see Jesus for who He truly is. Epiphany is not only something that happened then; it is something God continues to do now.

Following the gospel lectionary from Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan to His transfiguration on the mountain, this series explores the growing clarity of Christ’s identity. Join us each Sunday for this series, “From the River to the Mountain: Epiphanies of Jesus as the Christ,” when we will be invited to behold Christ revealed—and to be transformed by that revelation.