Why does Luke say Jesus gave this sermon on a level place when Matthew declares it was given on the mountain? PROBLEM: Luke affirms that Jesus “stood on a level place” when He gave this famous sermon, but Matthew says “He went up on a mountain” to deliver it (Matthew 5:1). How can this discrepancy... [ Continue Reading ]
(CF. MATTHEW 5:3)— Why does Luke’s version of the Beatitudes differ from those in Matthew? PROBLEM: Luke’s version of the first beatitude states “Blessed are you poor.” While Matthew’s account says “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Luke appears to be speaking about poverty in a financial sense and... [ Continue Reading ]
Is a good name a blessing or a curse? PROBLEM: In this text, Jesus told His disciples that people would speak evil of them, as they had of the prophets before them. On the other hand, Solomon taught that “A good name is better than precious ointment” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). But if a good name is to be... [ Continue Reading ]