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Luke 6:17-20 (ESV)

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17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

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
Tyre (Tyr): Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp
Judea (Jood-e-a):