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Read along in our "Chapter a Day" Bible plan as we cover Matthew 22 and the Greatest Commandment.
Key Points:
- Because the religious elite rejected Jesus, Christianity went out to become a belief system for everyone. God’s intent was to broaden the scope of the Kingdom of God.
- The entire law is summed up in the “greatest commandments.” If you don’t understand these basics, you won’t understand anything about God or living a Christian life.
- Having a proper relationship with God causes us to live properly in relationship with other people.
- The greatest question we can ask is: “Who is Jesus?”
Quote This:
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied, “‘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 second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
See Also: Love, New Testament
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Matthew 22:1-14. Who are the bad guys in the parable? Who are the good guys? Who do you think Jesus would have applied this to in your church?
- What did Jesus mean when he said “give to God what belongs to God”? Make a list of the things that includes.
- Read Matthew 2:37-40. Explain the Greatest Commandment. Give some practical examples of what it means to love God and “your neighbor” in your life.
- Who do you think Jesus is? Do you have basic questions about the person and work of Jesus? If so, try having some of these conversations.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
