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Luke 6:17-20 (AMP)
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17 And Jesus came down with them and took His stand on a level spot, with a great crowd of His disciples and a vast throng of people from all over Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to listen to Him and to be cured of their diseases-- 18 Even those who were disturbed and troubled with unclean spirits, and they were being healed . 19 And all the multitude were seeking to touch Him, for healing power was all the while going forth from Him and curing them all . 20 And solemnly lifting up His eyes on His disciples, He said: Blessed (happy--with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition--and to be envied) are you poor and lowly and afflicted (destitute of wealth, influence, position, and honor), for the kingdom of God is yours!
This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 17) Where did Jesus preach his first sermon? He stood on a level place
(v. 20) What is the difference between the "Kingdom of God" and the "Kingdom of Heaven"? Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 17) Teach Us To Pray - The Harvest Is Plentiful (2008-09-17)
Definition(s):
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Tyre (Tyr): Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp
Judea (Jood-e-a):
