Luke 6:17-36
Some important things that Jesus taught
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Jesus taught people how we should behave towards our friends and our enemies. He said who would be happy. And he said who would not be happy. God is kind. But, in the end, he will punish those who do not listen to him.
Pray
Ask God to help you to do in your own life what Jesus taught.
Read: Luke 6:17-36
6:17 People came to listen to Jesus. Where did they come from?
6:18 Why did the people come?
6:19 Why did the people want to touch Jesus?
6:20 Who was Jesus teaching? Why should the poor people be happy?
6:21 Why should those who are hungry be happy? Why should those who weep be happy?
6:23 Some people will have enemies because they follow Jesus. Why should those people be happy?
6:24 What will happen to the rich people?
6:25 What will happen to those who have a lot to eat? What will happen to those who laugh now?
6:26 What will happen to those about whom people speak well?
6:27 How should the followers of Jesus behave towards their enemies?
6:28 What should Christians do to those who do bad things to them?
6:29 What should Christians do if someone is unkind to them?
6:30 Should Christians be generous?
6:31 How should Christians behave towards any other person?
6:35 How should Christians behave towards their enemies? What happens when Christians obey this difficult command?
6:36 Why should the followers of Jesus be kind?
Final remarks
Jesus taught his friends how to behave towards everyone, even their enemies. He said that we could be happy even in difficult times. God is kind and he wants us to be kind towards other people. But it is important to remember that God is our judge.
Pray
Father, I want to follow Jesus. I know that it is not an easy thing. Help me to live as he wants me to live. Help me to be kind to other people as you have been kind to me.