At the heart of the nation of Israel's life and worship were these words: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." While these words were important for faithful Jews to hear, they're important for us to consider as well. Jesus called this command the greatest commandment. In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller sets the context of the Shema. The context is one of grace and redemption shown to Israel. The book of Deuteronomy is in the context of covenant, covenant community, and covenant commandments.
