The Gospel of Mark

Mark 12:28-44

In a final attempt to test and entrap Jesus, a lone Scribe asks Jesus a very important question, “What is the greatest commandment?” Jesus’ answer is one that had been written long before His earthly ministry, and should still resonate with us today. We are to love God above all else, and love others. Through the example of a poor widow and her offering, Jesus makes the distinction between how we are to love, serve, and sacrifice with the Love of God. This all comes down to how we shape our character in line with who Christ is and our obedience to His Word.