January 10, 2021
Speaker: Ian Campbell
Deut 6.4-5; Luke 10.27
Shema Israel
Does Christianity have a short version? That's essentially what a young lawyer asked Jesus. Jesus turned the question back to him and he gave the answer correctly. He quoted the Shema Israel, referring to Deuteronomy 6.4-5. He had apparently heard Jesus, the new rabbi in town, who had added a second half. Still within the scope of Jewish faith Jesus added the love of neighbour to the love of God. That's it. Love God, Love your neighbour. Thus Jesus summed up the whole story of faith.
The video referred to can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KQLOuIKaRA&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=BibleProject
