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The Great Commandment
Students may read Mark 12:28-34
In the temple, a Pharisee asked Jesus which commandment was the greatest. Jesus answered, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” He followed this with the second commandment, saying, “’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” The Pharisee admired Jesus’ answer and said these were far greater than offering sacrifices. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.“
Discussion Questions
Jesus quoted from the scriptures when he gave his answer. What did Jesus mean by the last thing he said to the Pharisee? Why is it important that we remember both parts of what we now call the Great Commandment?
