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Title: The Greatest Commandments – A Call to Love Scripture Reading: Mark 12:29-31 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these." Introduction In today’s passage, Jesus summarizes the essence of God’s commandments into two simple yet profound principles: loving God and loving others. These verses hold the key to living a life that pleases God and transforms the world around us. Let’s explore the depth of these commandments and their application in our daily lives. 1. Love the Lord Your God (v. 30) “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” What Does It Mean to Love God? Heart: The heart represents our emotions and desires. Loving God with all our heart mean...

  Are You Fully a True Christian? Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 Introduction What does it mean to be a true Christian? Is it attending church regularly, giving generously, or living a morally upright life? While these are important aspects of Christian living, being a true Christian goes much deeper. In John 3:1-21, Jesus has a profound conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and religious leader, that unveils the true essence of Christian faith. 1. The Need for a New Birth (John 3:3-7) Jesus begins His dialogue with Nicodemus by making a startling statement: “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Nicodemus, confused, asks how one can be born again when he is old. Jesus explains that this new birth is not a physical one but a spiritual transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit. Application: Have you experienced the new birth? Being a true Christian isn’t about external actions but an internal transformation. True Christianity begins when ...