Aim: To wholeheartedly commit ourselves to God's priorities.
Exegesis: Let us put God's love first, demonstrating it in affection for Him (vv. 28-30) and in kindness toward others (v. 31). Let us put God's worship first, recognizing His sole authority (v. 32) and His absolute requirement (v. 33). Let us put God's church first, which promotes good doctrine (v. 34a) and which quiets critics (v. 34b).
Key verses: vv. 29-30a ''Jesus answered him, 'The first of all the commandments is: ''Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 'And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart...''''''
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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.