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Becoming Disciples — a path of first steps from the empty tomb toward a gathered circle of light

The great commandmentMark 12:28-34Length: Standard

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • Which two commandments does Jesus say matter most, and how does the scribe respond?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • Which is harder for you right now — loving God with everything, or loving your neighbor as yourself?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • What is one concrete way you will love God or a neighbor this week?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who could you tell what Jesus said matters more than everything else?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

God, you ask for all my heart, soul, mind, and strength — and for love for my neighbor as myself. Teach me to love you first and to love the people around me.