Deut. 6, part 1-- Hear, O Israel

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (especially verses 4-9)

We have come to perhaps the most important passage in the entire Old Testament. The passage, found in verses 4-9 of Deuteronomy 6, has come to be known by its first word in the Hebrew text-- 'The Shema.'

Hebrews 8-- Better Promises

Scripture: Hebrews 8

Near the end of Hebrews 7, a bold declaration was made: "Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant."

The author of Hebrews is bolder than I. (Admittedly, that's not saying much.) I don't think I'd feel comfortable ever saying that one major act of God was 'better' than another. Then again, I'm also not penning any Scripture.