I have written these questions based on the sermon at Good Shepherd by Dr. Robert Carlson.
1. [App] What does it mean to be human? Are there any shared experiences that span across all people, in all cultures, through all time?
2. [v.28, 29] Depending on the translation, the word “important” or “first” can be exchanged. What can either translation do to strengthen the teacher’s question? How could important also mean first?
3. [v.29-30] What is “heart”, “soul”, “mind” and “strength”? How can a person love and serve God with these parts of their body?
4. [v.29-30] Why doesn’t Jesus answer simply, “Love God,” without the conditions mentioned in verse 30? Why does he draw attention to heart, soul, mind and strength?
5. [v.31] How is loving your neighbor similar to loving God? How is it different?
6. [v.34] Jesus tells the teacher that he is close to the kingdom, which also implies that he is not quite there yet. What’s the difference between knowing God, his commands, and the Bible, and living by them? What does this teacher need to do in order to be in the kingdom of God?
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