The Second Greatest Commandment

Sermon: Matthew 22:34-40; James 1:26-27; 2:8-13

Introduction:

I. Matthew 22:39 – To understand the commandment
A. the Old Testament context – Leviticus 19

B. nature of the command: personally love
     i. “love”

     ii. “neighbor”

     iii. “as yourself”

II. Love includes the whole person.
A. the spiritual

B. the physical

III. Interrelationship between the two commandments
A. Verse 40 –

B. Verse 39 –

Application: