Mark 12:28-34 | Love God + Love Neighbor

Due to winter weather, we were unable to gather in person this week. Instead, we’re sharing a discussion-style version of the sermon content from Mark 12:28–34, centered on one of the most important questions in Scripture:

What is the greatest commandment?

In Mark 12, Jesus has faced a series of hostile confrontations—from political traps to theological challenges. But in this passage, a scribe steps forward with a sincere question, not to trap Jesus, but to understand what truly sits at the center of God’s commands.

In this video, we reflect on:

Jesus’ response to the scribe

The heart of the Law: loving God and loving neighbor

The Shema (Deuteronomy 6) and wholehearted devotion to God

Why love is not mere emotion, but covenantal allegiance

How love for God necessarily overflows into love for others

The sobering words of Jesus: “You are not far from the kingdom of God”

This conversation is meant to move us beyond information to transformation—toward reordered affections, Spirit-led obedience, and resurrection-shaped living.

Our prayer is that as our love for God grows, our faithfulness would grow with it—not through willpower alone, but through the transforming grace of God.

Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28–34 (ESV)

Prayer Prompt:

Lord, change our affections as we draw near to You.

Teach us to love You with all that we are,

and to love others as a reflection of that love.

Thanks for watching, and we hope this encourages you to draw near to Christ daily.