gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)

When the Israelites were at Mt. Sinai, they were afraid of the glory of God, and the fire that they felt would consume them.  They asked Moses to speak to God for them, that they may live.  God mused that He hoped that--desired that--the people would always fear Him and obey His commandments.  Then God … Continue reading Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)