How To Give GOD Your Greatest LOVE

SERIES: BEING A GREAT PERSON FOR GOD Mark 12:28-30; Selected Scriptures By D.Z. Cofield, Th.M., D. Min. May 8, 2022 Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-30 (NLT) – One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 1. You must intentionally choose to GIVE and GROW in your LOVE to God (v. 29-30) Mark 12:28-30 (NLT) – One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ As a disciple you must LOVE GOD Love – John 14:15, 21, 23-24 (NLT) – “If you love me, obey my commandments. . . . 21 Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.” . . . . . 23 Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. 24 Anyone who doesn’t love me will not obey me. And remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me. If – 1 John 5:2-3 (NLT) – We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. 3 Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. Matthew 6:33 (NLT) – Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 2. Your love for God must be COMPREHENSIVE (30) Mark 12:28-30 (NLT) – One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ A. Heart – B. Soul – C. Mind – D. Strength – 3. Your love for God must be COMPLETE (30b) Mark 12:28-30 (NLT) – One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ All – Prov. 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all thine heart . . . Questions To Consider 1. Who do you think is the greatest lover in the world? 2. In your opinion what makes that person the greatest lover in the world? 3. Why do you think Jesus quoted Scripture to answer the question about which was the greatest commandment instead of replying with His own words? 4. What does it mean to love God the way He loves us (ie. Unconditi...