Someone once asked Jesus what the key is to living a faithful life. Jesus responded with the ancient words of the Shema, which Christians call the Great Commandment, to love God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. But what do these four things mean and how do we live them out in purposeful and practical ways? Jesus implores us to put love of God and neighbor at the center of all four of our “identities” – our vocational, relational, intellectual, and incarnational self. Over ten weeks we will explore the meaning of the Shema/Great Commandment and how it serves as a wholistic, balanced, and integrative framework for a life of discipleship and spirituality. You will be resourced for your own spiritual life and also given tools to implement Jesus’ Great Commandment as a model for Christian formation in the congregation you serve.
Instructor: The Rev. Rich Nelson, M.A.C.F.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm CT
Dates: September 9-November 11
