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Luke 6:17-20 (CEV)

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¹⁷ Jesus and his apostles went down from the mountain and came to some flat, level ground. Many other disciples were there to meet him. Large crowds of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the coastal cities of Tyre and Sidon were there too. ¹⁸ These people had come to listen to Jesus and to be healed of their diseases. All who were troubled by evil spirits were also healed. ¹⁹ Everyone was trying to touch Jesus, because power was going out from him and healing them all. ²⁰ Jesus looked at his disciples and said: God will bless you people who are poor. His kingdom belongs to you!

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):
Sidon (Sigh-don): hunting; fishing; venison
Tyre (Tyr): Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp