Session 1: Loving God The First and Great Commandment

Session 1: Loving God The First and Great Commandment

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Jesus’ statement in Matthew 22:37-38 is one of the most significant statements in Scripture. It is God’s mission statement for the human race and, thus, the most reliable measurement of success at the judgment seat of Christ. It has many implications—it reveals God’s personality, our value, how we function, our destiny, and how we should view and value others (since God loves them deeply). “‘You shall love the Lord…with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.” (Mt. 22:37-38)

The first commandment does not start with us, but with God who loves us with all His heart and in the same intensity that He loves inside the fellowship of the Trinity. This is a most dynamic truth or which we say, “Thank You,” and ask the Spirit to reveal more of God’s love for us and to impart more love for God in us. To “abide in love” is to continually realign our heart to His love.

“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.” (Jn. 15:9)

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