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The One Thing: Love God and others: debate resolved.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Discussion Questions

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K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today



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G1 Why do you think Jesus combined the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) with Leviticus 19:18 in His response about the greatest commandment? How are these two commands related?

G2 Jesus says to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. What do you think each of these aspects represents? How can we practically love God in each of these ways?

G3 The scribe affirms that loving God and neighbor is "much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices" (Mark 12:33 ). How does this statement reflect a shift in understanding from external religious observance to internal heart transformation?

G4 How does loving your neighbor "as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18 ) differ from simply being kind or doing good deeds? What challenges does this standard present in our daily lives?

G5 The Shema begins with "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4). How does this foundational statement about God's nature inform our understanding of what it means to love Him completely?

G6 Imagine that the teacher of the law in Mark 12:28-34 is, in fact, Joseph of Arimathea (Mark 15:43 ). What can we learn from the way “the kingdom” is used in both cases? What is the progression we see?



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S1 What verse or thought can you hunker down with Jesus this week? If you are not sure, try “I abide in you. You abide in me”. Try connecting it with your breathing in and out.