Explore the depths of the Shema (Deut 6:4–9) and learn why this text is sacred not only to Jews but to Christians as well. Discover why Jesus quoted the Shema when asked what the greatest commandment is. Gain insight into the covenantal, volitional, and emotional aspects of love and what it means to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.” Dr. Mark Futato guides you through the text, shedding light on the Hebrew language and its various interpretations. He then identifies the Shema’s relevance today and how these commands can point us toward Jesus each and every day.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
1m
Introductory Matters
The Shema: Foundational for Jews and Christians
2m
What Is the Shema?
2m
Scope and Sequence
2m
The Command before the Command
The Semantic Range of Shema
4m
The Meaning of Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4
2m
What’s in a Name?
4m
The Christian as Israel
4m
“Hear, O Israel” as an Indicator of Place
5m
Summary: Deuteronomy 6:4a
1m
Translating Deuteronomy 6:4b
6m
God’s Name in the Shema
12m
The Meaning of God
2m
Compound Nature, Compound Name
5m
An Ambiguous Expression
3m
“The Lord Is One”: Exclusivity of Relationship
7m
“The Lord Is One”: Integrity of Character
6m
The Command
Review and Introduction
3m
Ancient near Eastern Covenants
7m
The Motivation for Covenantal Love
4m
The Volitional Nature of Loving God
4m
The Emotional Nature of Loving God
7m
The Quality of Love for God
6m
The Commands after the Command: Internalization
Review of the Shema’s Structure
2m
“These Words”: Which Words?
5m
God’s Commandments: Still Relevant
6m
Internal Medicine: Words on the Heart
7m
The New Power of the New Covenant
4m
The Commands after the Command: Externalization
The Command in the Community
1m
The Meaning of Shinnen
4m
Keeping the Faith Alive through Children
3m
Everywhere and All the Time
2m
Bound to God’s Commandments
2m
Doorposts and Gates
4m
Conclusion
The Shema on Our Hearts
7m
Appendix: Screencasts
Finding Old Testament Quotes Spoken by Jesus
4m
Discovering the Range of Meanings for the Lemma Shema
4m
Using Hebrew Lexicons to Define Important Terms
4m
Comparing English Versions of Deuteronomy 6:4
5m
Discovering Ancient near Eastern Treaties Related to the Shema