In these verses, Matthew 5:13-16, we are presented with the responsibility of the citizens of the kingdom.

There are four things that Matthew writes that Jesus said the citizens of the kingdom are to be.

1. The first is to be the salt of the earth.
2. The second is to be the light of the world.
3. The third is being a city on a hill which cannot be hidden.
4. The fourth is to be the kind of light that can light up all who are in the house.

The purpose of being on display before the world is to display the glory of God thru Jesus Christ, which is the supreme purpose of the Christian.

On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast here is Dr. John G. Mitchell, Matthew 5:13 thru 16.

Our study in Matthew chapter 5 continues with verses 10 thru 12 with Dr. Mitchell.

Continuing on from the Character of the citizens of the kingdom of heaven when Jesus reigns as King of Kings in Jerusalem during the millennium, we now read of the opposition to the kingdom citizens.

Matthew in quoting Jesus' words, for Matthew was with Him when He spoke these words to the people of Israel, Matthew writes of the response of the citizen of the kingdom while being persecuted.

Dr. Mitchell shares scripture that exhorts those who trust Christ in these days, those who are also being persecuted for their testimony to Christ and the Word of God.

Do you find yourself in this position where you are at this time? We can find encouragement from these verses here and now.

Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 5:10-12.

Our study continues in Matthew chapter 5.

The next three chapters, chapters 5 thru 7 are commonly known as the Sermon on the mount. Matthew presents Jesus as the Messiah, the King of Israel.

Dr. Mitchell calls these chapters, "The proclamation of the King". He likens these to the inaugural address of the president of the United States of America. Jesus is addressing His citizens, the Jewish people of the nation of Israel of His day.

Dr. Mitchell shares with us the character of the citizens of the kingdom of the King found in verses 3 thru 9. Dr. Mitchell takes us through these verses one by one.

Dr. Mitchell points out the distinct differences between Jesus' kingdom and rulers of this present age. What a contrast indeed.

Let's turn in our Bible to Matthew chapter 5 with Mr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.