The shema

Shema in Hebrew and English (I have actually printed the command and put it on my doorposts, first thing I do when I move)

Growing up, we did not recite prayers by memory. I believed that prayers must always rise spontaneously, otherwise I risked becoming trite in my devotion to God. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, because reciting prayers was a part of their lives, including the ancient Shema. Does the Shema matter to Christians?

The Shema Israel prayer in Hebrew with translation. #prayer #hebrew #jewish #judaism #shemaisrael #hebrewwords

The Shema is a beautiful prayer, but why did it become so important for the ancient Israelites and Jewish people? The words of this prayer take on an even deeper meaning when we look at the context of the ancient Israelites and see how countercultural it was for them to listen to, love, and serve one God above all else.

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