#33 Luke 6:21-26 Looking at His Disciples, He Said

On August 22, 2021 by Amy Burgin

Joy:
Episode#33 Luke 6:21-26

Welcome

Amy:
Welcome to The Christgazing Podcast. We are so glad you’re here. I’m Amy Burgin.

Joy:
I’m Joy Burgin

Amy:
Christgazing is the act of looking steadily and intently at Christ. This podcast is just one small tool to help us do that. Each week we focus on one passage from the Bible as Joy reads it several times and creates stillness after each reading to consider who God is and what he wants us to know.

We are in a series that takes us through the book of Luke focusing on the things Jesus said and did when he walked the earth.

Pour Out Your Heart to God

Amy:
Before Joy reads today’s passage, take the next minute to pour out your heart to God, whether it be thanksgiving, shame, pride, excitement, or fear. Whatever is on your mind, name it and bring it to God in these next few minutes.

[Pause and pour out]

What Does This Passage Say About God?

Joy:
I’m going to read today’s passage two times. As I read, consider the question, What does this passage say about God?

Luke 6:21-26 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

“But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.”

Again?

Take the next few moments to answer the question, “What does this say about God?”

[Pause and know]

What Does This Passage Say About People?

Joy:
As I read the scripture again, consider the question: What does this passage tell you about people?

Take the next minute to answer the question: What does this passage tell you about people?

[Pause and know]

Lord, What Would You Have Me Know or Do Today?

Joy:
As I read for the last time, ask God the question, “Lord, what would you have me know or do today in response to this passage?”

Take time to ask God, “Lord, what would have me know or do today?”

[Pause and listen]

Blessing

Joy:
Christgazer, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. May you keep your face turned toward Jesus today and know his blessings.

One Response

Amy:
For the first time, the words, “Looking at his disciples” stand out when I read this passage. Jesus speaks these blessings directly to the ones who are following him, his disciples – the ones who are desperately hungry for righteousness and more of him, the ones who mourn sin and all that is wrong, the ones who are outcast and don’t feel they belong in this world.

If you haven’t found The Chosen Series, a crowd-funded television drama based on the life of Jesus, I highly recommend it. You can watch it for free on the internet and I’ve included several links to it in the transcript of this episode at amyburgin.com.

The Chosen on Youtube

The Chosen on the Angel Studio Website

The Chosen on BYUTV

It’s an excellent way to really see the heart and mind of Christ, the perfect image of God.

In Season 2, Episode 8 titled “Beyond Mountains,” we watch Jesus share these blessings and oh my God, it is so moving. His heart and mind is full of deep compassion, concern, and love for us and what God has blessed, who can curse?

Closing

Amy:
Joy and I will be back again next week to go Christgazing together. Until then, don’t forget, when you put your trust in Christ, you are one in whom he dwells and delights, a dearly loved child of God. You are royalty in his strong and unshakeable kingdom. Though trouble abounds, Christ prevails and so do you.