445// Interpreting the Old Testament Through Jesus : Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 22:34-46 In this episode, Rachael discusses the concept of the greatest commandment and the importance of loving God and loving others. She explains how Jesus linked the commandments understanding the rest of the Torah.  Calling all kids (and parents of kids)! Check out my new show Hearing Jesus for Kids - be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! This episode is a companion to Episode 61 of the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast.   Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources   Takeaways The greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Loving God and loving others are interconnected and should be the guiding principles in interpreting the rest of the Torah. Jesus presents a riddle to the religious leaders about the Messiah's identity as the son of David and his Lord. The religious leaders refuse to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah, despite knowing the scriptures.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction 00:38 The Greatest Commandment 02:01 Love for God and Love for Others 04:12 The Priority of Love 05:17 The Riddle of the Messiah 07:26 The Son of David and Lord 09:00 The Silence of the Religious Leaders 10:43 The Two Sides of the Coin 11:05 Interpreting the Torah 12:25 Conclusion Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices