Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Mark 12:28-34
by: Maryann Palmer.
A religion scholar, intrigued by lively discussion and Jesus’ insightful answers to questions, approached Jesus. He wasn‘t trying to trip Jesus up, but was sincerely asking a legitimate question of his own: What is the most important commandment? Jesus gave him both first and second. The teacher of the law was totally impressed by Jesus’ answer, repeated it, and noted (perhaps with astonishment) that these two commandments were of far more import than all of the rituals, rules and regulations surrounding burnt offerings and sacrifices. Do we get so caught up in the details that we miss the big picture?