Luke records Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” in chapter six. Jesus introduced it by pronouncing hope-filled blessings on those who
follow his teachings. He also pronounced cursings (woe) on those who reject him (6:20-26). In today’s sermon text, Jesus focuses on the core element of the ethical norms for his Kingdom. It is love. But not just any kind of love will do. Jesus requires a radical kind of love.
