‘Christ and Zacchaeus’ by Niels Larsen Stevns, 1913. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain. Jesus blesses peacemakers, commands his followers to love their enemies, and challenges them to respond to injustice without resorting to violence. But what about Jesus’ own ministry? What does Jesus actually do to bring about peace? Luke’s Gospel provides some insightful answers. Peace announced The Gospel writer uses canticles (songs) inserted into the stories of…
