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They should not be occupied with judging others; rather, they should examine their own lives with humility and follow the instruction of Jesus. 👉 Read Luke 6:37 - 49 Q1. Do not (            ), and you will not be (             ). If you want to (           ) from God, you should (             ) to others first. If you don't see your fault but point out other's fault, you are (             ). Such a person cannot lead others. If you want to see and find your fault, you should check your heart first. Like a good tree produces good (         ), only a person with good (         ) can do good work. However, for only God is good, a good heart is a repentant heart without hypocrisy. Such a heart obeys (                ) of Jesus sent ...

Promises of the Upside-Down Kingdom (17-23), Warnings to the Self-Sufficient (24 – 26), The Radical Ethic of Love and Mercy: Imitating the Character of God (27 – 36) 👉 Read Luke 6:17 - 36 Q1. “Sermon on the Plain” (Luke 6:17–49) and “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt 5–7) contain similar teachings but reflect different emphases. Compare two passages, especially on the setting and audience. Answers 👉 Setting: • Luke: A level place (plain), stressing nearness and accessibility. • Matthew: A mountain, highlighting authority and continuity with Moses. Audience: • Luke: A large crowd from Judea, Jerusalem, and Gentile regions (Tyre and Sidon), emphasizing the inclusive reach of the Kingdom. • Matthew: Primarily disciples, emphasizing instruction for committed followers. Matthew emphasizes the Kingdom of Heaven—its fulfillment of Scripture and its global proclamation—while Luke highlights God’s saving work among the lost and marginalized and calls for personal, costly commitment...

While the Pharisees clung to the rituals of the Sabbath, Jesus affirmed that He is the Lord of the Sabbath and revealed its true purpose: to preserve and save life. 👉 Read Luke 6:1 - 16 Q1. "The Son of Man is the lord of the Sabbath" means that Jesus has the authority to reveal its meaning and fulfill the Sabbath law. As you read verses 3, 4, and 9, what would you say about the true meaning of the Sabbath?  Answers 👉 ANS: Mercy and love, the Sabbath law is for man,  Jesus used the example of David to show that the Scriptures should be interpreted in the spirit of love and compassion. Although David broke the law, God did not condemn him, yet the Pharisees could not explain this, revealing their limited understanding of the law and its purpose. They, however, judged the disciples for what seemed like a Sabbath violation.  “Lord of the Sabbath:” Jesus revealed God’s true intention for the law and, in a sense, redefined it, fulfilling its purpose through His sacr...