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Luke 6:17-20 (NLT)

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¹⁷ When they came down from the mountain, the disciples stood with Jesus on a large, level area, surrounded by many of his followers and by the crowds. There were people from all over Judea and from Jerusalem and from as far north as the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon. ¹⁸ They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed. ¹⁹ Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone. ²⁰ Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said,"God blesses 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
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Tyre (Tyr): Tyrus, strength; rock; sharp
Judea (Jood-e-a):