Jesus introduces a revolutionary kingdom in Luke chapter 6. He appoints leaders and preaches a sermon outlining his kingdom program, starting with a value system laid out in the "beatitudes." These blessings and woes run against our natural instincts and the values of our world. Yet they line up with reality in deep ways, leading us to a far richer life now and into eternity. 

1. How do the beatitudes challenge the normal approach to life in Los Angeles?
2. What about the beatitudes scare you, and why? What about the beatitudes excite you, and why?
3. What do you think it would take for your value system to match up to what we find in the beatitudes? How does Jesus and his gospel fit in?