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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each emphasize different aspects of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. One way we can explore this is to compare similarities and differences in what Christ says in the Gospel accounts.
Here’s a handout you could use to careful compare what Christ says in Matthew 5 and Luke 6. There is a point that is especially prominent in Luke’s version…can you find it? (Hint–if you look carefully, it’s clear that in Luke, Jesus is emphasizing the importance of this principle recently taught by Elder Holland). If I were teaching a group of students I might give them the handout, have them see if they can identify the principle, and then once they have, ask them to ponder and share how they could apply Christ’s teaching in their own lives this week. The final two quotes from Elder Holland in the talk above might be particularly relevant.
For more ideas on learning and teaching from Matthew 5 and Luke 6, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/teaching-helps-for-come-follow-me-matthew-5-luke-6/
