This lesson is a section of a teaching from 2021. Here is the original lesson: https://youtu.be/tgql4_1Qwko
When asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” Jesus responds not with one—but two. He quotes Deuteronomy 6:4-5, the Shema: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart…”—and then adds Leviticus 19:18: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Why two? And why does no one challenge him for it?
In this lesson, we explore how Jesus uses a classic rabbinic technique called Gezerah Sheva, which links commandments that share the same words or ideas. By connecting “love” in both verses, Jesus makes a profound claim: loving your neighbor, who is made in God's image, is the very expression of loving God Himself.
Join us as we uncover the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ answer, the cultural logic behind rabbinic interpretation, and how this teaching continues to challenge and inspire us today.
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Original Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/what-is-the-greatest-commandment
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