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Apostolic Writings Discussions

Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37: Do the greatest and second-greatest commandments dissolve the Torah?

Which is the greatest commandment (Matt. 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34) is the third of the four great questions the leaders of Israel asked Yeshua, scrutinizing the chosen Lamb of God leading up to one great Passover. The pinnacle of all these discussions is about the purpose and goal of the Law.

There isn’t a directly parallel “greatest commandment” passage in Luke, but there were earlier passages (Luke 10:25-37; 18:18-27) in which Yeshua was questioned about which commandments are connected to “eternal life.”

A distillation of the Law is meant to focus one’s attention on the “weightier matters of the Law,” rather than replace even the seemingly insignificant ones.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Life With God Prayer

Lessons in communicating with God 2: Learn how to pray from Messiah (Luke 11:1-13)

True communication with God involves attentive listening, confirming receipt of His messages, and resisting distractions. Key lessons discussed include the importance of focused prayer, as exemplified by Hannah, who prayed quietly to avoid distractions. The Shema highlights the need to love God wholeheartedly through prayer, fasting, and charity. Persistence in prayer, contrasted with vain repetition, showcases the importance of trust in God. Ultimately, communication with God fosters community, guiding believers toward His will without leading them into temptation or sin.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Life With God Prayer

Lessons in communicating with God 1: Rebel against distraction (Luke 10:38-42)

Effective communication requires attentive listening and confirmation a message is received, perhaps via a reply or acting on the information delivered. The passages in Luke 10:38-11:13 and Matthew 6 contain lessons in effectively listening to God and talking with Him.

The first lesson is in the account of Yeshua’s visit to the home of Marta and Miriam in Bethany. This is not just a little biographical story. It’s a lesson, starting with the names of the women themselves.