Salt

In ancient times salt was:

• a preservative
• a condiment
• very precious

The salt they used was not pure salt as we have today but, often, diluted by other minerals (or dirt).

Lifeblood

Meat with blood in it was forbidden to Israelites because of the life-taking connection. Meat “treated” or rendered with salt was good to eat…barring cookery.

Interesting parallel with the Church: The world = [Mic 3:1-3] Believers = [Matt 5:13]

Preservative

perhaps the greatest service we do for the world is as vessels for the Holy Spirit; when we are absent the situation always degrades

Flavoring

Lev 2:13

• salt on every grain offering
• salt represents the covenant
• “must” put salt on all your offerings Rom 12:1-2

Job 6:6

• unsavory things “must” be eaten with salt

Covenant

Lev 2:13 Num 18:19 1Chr 13:5