Making use of two verses from the Old Testament, Jesus declares, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A ...

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest ...

It was a statement offered in response to a question from one of the religious experts of his day who was attempting to trap him (Matthew 22:35-36). In the Hebrew Scriptures of Jesus’ day, there were ...

As a pastor in the Christian tradition, I find my mind turning once again toward the language of my faith. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about how the Christian life has been anchored in what ...

Once again, the Pharisees want to trap Jesus. Matthew 22 is full of controversies. After opening with the parable of the wedding feast and the man without a wedding garment, there follow four separate ...

Well, ok, “trump” might not be the best word to use when comparing Scriptures, but it may help us continue last week’s theme of Jesus’ Great Commission (Matt.28:18-20 with parallels in Mark 16:15; ...

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as ...