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Luke 6:17-20 (Basic)

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¹⁷ And he came down with them to a level place, and a great band of his disciples, and a very great number of people from all Judaea and Jerusalem and from the parts of Tyre and Sidon by the sea, came to give hearing to him, and to be made well from their d ¹⁸ And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were made well. ¹⁹ And all the people were desiring to be touched by him, for power came from him and made them all well. ²⁰ And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: 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
Sidon (Sigh-don): hunting; fishing; venison
Tyre (Tyr): Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp