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What is the greatest commandment in the Bible? When a lawyer tested Jesus with this question, His answer revealed the very heart of what God requires of us. In this sermon on Matthew 22:35-38, Pastor Robert unpacks Jesus' response and shows us why loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind is the foundation of everything.

What You’ll Learn:
1. Why the Great Commandment is just as important as the Great Commission.

2. The deeper meaning of the Shema—Israel's most sacred confession from Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

3. How genuine love for God relates to life satisfaction (backed by research).

4. The difference between religious routine and authentic relationship with God.

5. What it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

6. Why Jesus called this the “first and great commandment.”

7. The Hebrew word “echad” and its significance for understanding God's nature.

8. How this ancient command applies to your daily life today.

What is the Shema?
The Shema is the foundational Jewish prayer recited twice daily, declaring God's oneness and commanding total devotion. When Jesus quoted this passage, He affirmed that nothing has changed regarding what God fundamentally requires. Learn why this ancient confession remains the starting point for genuine faith.

Understanding Love for God:
Jesus uses the Greek word “agapaō”—a deliberate, volitional love that goes beyond emotion to committed action. This isn't about feelings alone, but about directing your whole being toward God. Discover what it practically means to love God with every faculty you possess.

The Three Dimensions of Loving God:
1. With All Your Heart (kardia) - Your emotional center, desires, and will.

2. With All Your Soul (psychē) - Your entire being, life force, and existence.

3. With All Your Mind (dianoia) - Your intellect, reasoning, and understanding.

A 2018 study found that church attendance alone doesn't lead to life satisfaction—it's authentic, relational love toward God that makes the difference. Religious routine without genuine love leaves us empty. This sermon challenges us to examine whether our lives truly declare the Shema or if we've settled for going through the motions.

Don't miss this deep dive into the most important commandment Jesus ever taught. Understanding and applying this truth will transform how you approach every aspect of your faith and daily life.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

Check out Pastor Robert's full sermon notes here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L_ipC606z2geqIAFfCjspLnLT8ZUIrEd/view?usp=sharing

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Matthew