The Beatitudes ~ Luke 6:17-26

This week’s readings from the Lectionary is Luke 6:17-26, the Beatitudes. Immediately you should notice that Luke’s version is very different from Matthews. Why? And how does Jeremiah and Psalm 1 serve as the background to Jesus’ teachings on the Beatitudes. Books: Reading the Bible with Giants: How 2000 Years of Biblical Interpretation Can Shed New Light on Old Texts. Second Edition, Cascade Books, 2015 Print or eBook versions Reading the Bible with Giants on Apple Books An interactive versions with images, video and other features not available in print versions - highly recommended if you have an iPad or Mac. Free sample chapter also. The philosophical basis behind reading the Bible in conversation with our tradition: Reception Theory and Biblical Hermeneutics, Pickwick Publications, 2009. Friends: Edge of Faith: Art & Culture Through a Christian Lens magazine Music: Unicorn Heads, “Six Seasons“ Levitate, “Vanity Reprise“ Fuller Theological Seminary St. George’s Anglican Church Software I use in the videos ~ Accordance Bible Software: