Tuesday Contradictions - Matthew 5:1-3 - Resolving Jesus’ First Sermon: Mountain or Plain?

Join us in this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, where host Lance Smith delves into one of the intriguing questions that often puzzles Bible readers: Did Jesus preach his first sermon on a mountain or a plain? This session examines Matthew 5 and Luke 6, comparing their accounts of Jesus' sermons and addressing whether these gospel narratives truly conflict or merely complement each other by highlighting different aspects of Jesus' teachings.

Discover how geographical terminology, audience considerations, and the context of Jesus' teachings help us understand the apparent contradictions. Listen as Lance explains how these differences might reflect Jesus' strategic approach to engaging diverse listeners and tailoring his message for varied settings.

This enlightening discussion challenges common misconceptions and encourages further exploration of Scripture, emphasizing the depth and adaptability of Jesus' ministry as presented in different gospels.

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1. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
2. https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/mountvsplain/ 
3. https://www.gotquestions.org/Sermon-on-the-Plain.html 
4. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/are-the-sermon-on-the-plain-and-sermon-on-the-mount-the-same-thing.html
5. https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/unearthing-the-overlooked-gems-of-lukes-sermon-on-the-plain/