Category Archives: Deteronomy 6:4-9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Forward

There is a passage in the Bible that Jews recite regularly. It includes the Sh’ma and the verses that follow. Some might say that it is one of the greatest passages of the Old Testament. Following is a series of short commentaries on this passage. I pray that it is a blessing to you.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Intro

In John Chapter 1, we read that “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” Faith in Jesus, the Word of God, is key to our understanding of Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Jesus is the Word.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – O Israel

If the Passover story is analogous to our lives, where do you find yourself today? Are you still in Egypt, a slave to sin? Or are you wandering in the wilderness, pining for your old life of sin? Or have you moved into the promised land, establishing the Kingdom of God in your life?

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – One God

The first commandment in the Ten Commandments is “No other gods.”. While we don’t worship idols made of wood, stone, or metal, there are still many false gods that people serve with their life. We can make a god out of anything. But God says this is a bad idea, that He alone is God.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Love the Lord Your God with all of your Heart

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment is, He replied that it is to Love God with all of our being. (Matthew 22:34-40) Total commitment to God in all of our ways. What does it mean to love God this way?

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – These Words Shall Be Upon Your Heart

I have been asked more than once why Jesus had to die. As people, we want to know “why” about everything it seems. We begin asking our parents why we have to do what they say. We ask why at work, at school, in relationships, and so on. So why did Jesus have to die?

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Teach Them Diligently Unto Thy Children

The future is determined by our children. Raising the next generation is probably the most important thing that most of us do. It is more important than just about anything else that we do. God stresses this in Deuteronomy 6, putting it second only to our personal relationship with Him.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – Rivers of Living Water

When I was born again, the word of God was all I wanted to talk about. I turned every conversation into an opportunity to share Christ and His word with others. God wants us to share Him and His word at all times in our lives, that it might bring life to those around us.