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Mark 12:29

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

Mark 12:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 12:29

Theological / Devotional

God is one Lord. See on Deut. 6:4. The Scripture passage here quoted has been the sacred watchword of Israel down through their long history. It reflects the distinctive belief of the Jews in the one true God, in contrast with the many gods of the nations. These words were uttered to open the morning and evening prayer services in the Temple, and are a regular part of Jewish synagogue services to this day.

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