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After laying down the foundational principle of love and how Christ has given us the example of true love, Jesus then builds upo…
Jan 2014
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Luke continues with Jesus’ “sermon,” describing to us the love of God. Luke 6:35 says,
35 But love your enemies, and do good, a…
Jan 2014
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Jesus’ “Sermon” in Luke 6 shows the contrast between the blessed ones and those who are not blessed. In our Western way of think…
Jan 2014
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Luke lists only four Beatitudes, while Matthew gives nine. Luke’s version of Jesus’ sermon is greatly shortened, because he leav…
Jan 2014
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The third Beatitude is found in Luke 6:21, “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” Matthew words it differently in …
Jan 2014
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In Luke 6:20, the first Beatitude commends those who are “poor.” Matthew says “poor in spirit,” showing Jesus’ intent to connect…
Jan 2014
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After choosing His twelve disciples, Jesus set forth His foundational teachings to them and to the rest of His disciples. Luke 6…
Jan 2014
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In Matthew 24 and in Luke 21, Jesus spoke of the coming destruction of Jerusalem. This prophecy was partially fulfilled in the J…