Luke 6:17-26 (NIV) Jesus called his inner circle and after spending a night in prayer with his father, he called the 12 disciples. Jesus and his disciples were met by a large crowd of people including those who were not jewish but gentiles. Jesus had already a ministry of influence and they came.  Many came out of genuine human need. v 19 Jesus was not a magician, he is Lord.  He spoke with authority which was not like the jewish leaders.  He never came across as a person of authority.   He served with humilty and love. Jesus is our example of how to serve.   He taught with authority and power, grace and love. V20 (c/ref:  Matthew 5:1-12) Jesus has a different thought pattern to the world.  In the first part Jesus begins with 'blessed' (truly happy) not being happy (circumstances).  In the second part he begins with 'woe'  (an expression of sadness and concern).  When we worry we are like the woeful people.  v24 - don't we envy those who have wealth.  We d