Reflections with Andy - Luke 6: 17-26 - Both And
This morning’s reading from Luke 6:17–26 gives us a version of Jesus’ famous teaching that’s often called the Sermon on the Plain. Like the Beatitudes in Matthew, Jesus speaks blessings over the poor, the hungry, the grieving, and the hated—but Luke also includes a set of “woes” that warn the rich, the satisfied, and the admired. The setting is different too: Luke places Jesus on level ground, while Matthew has Him on a mountain. But both versions are true—Jesus likely shared these core messages many times, and each Gospel writer highlights different angles. Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the…
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