Aim: To so love God (by gospel grace) that we seek to keep all His other commandments as well.
Exegesis: We are to obey the great commandment, by grace, because of God's perfect nature (v. 4) and marvelous salvation (v. 5). We are to teach the great commandment, with grace: first, treasuring it within ourselves (v. 6); then, living it out within our families (v. 7), making God's love our hearts' passion (v. 8) and identity (v. 9).
Key verses: vv. 4-5 ''Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.