<p>In <strong>Mark 12:22-34</strong>, we find Jesus engaged in a dialogue with a scribe who questions him about the greatest commandment. Jesus responds by quoting from the Hebrew Scriptures, affirming the importance of loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving one's neighbor as oneself. He declares that these two commandments are the most important of all, summarizing the entire law and prophets.</p>

In Mark 12:22-34, we find Jesus engaged in a dialogue with a scribe who questions him about the greatest commandment. Jesus responds by quoting from the Hebrew Scriptures, affirming the importance of loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving one's neighbor as oneself. He declares that these two commandments are the most important of all, summarizing the entire law and prophets.

Episode 41: Which Is The Most Important Commandment?

First Word offers a refreshing, inspiring start to your day — rooted in the Word, fueled by coffee and prepared to dive in.
First Word is delivered primarily by Pastor Dave Ostercamp, Lead pastor at Linwood Covenant Church based in Linwood, Minnesota.
Original music by Lonnie Moore. Original artwork by Emily Lemmon. Sound editing by Cris Stoltzman.

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First Word offers a refreshing, inspiring start to your day — rooted in the Word, fueled by coffee and prepared to dive in. First Word is delivered primarily by Pastor Dave Ostercamp, Lead pastor at Linwood Covenant Church based in Linwood, Minnesota. Original music by Lonnie Moore. Original artwork by Emily Lemmon. Sound editing by Cris Stoltzman.

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Episode 41: Which Is The Most Important Commandment?

Episode 41: Which Is The Most Important Commandment?