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Bible Quiz: The Greatest Commandment


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1) According to Jesus, which is the greatest of the commandments?

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

"You shall not murder."


2) According to Jesus, which is the second greatest of the commandments?

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

"You shall not murder."


3) Who are the "neighbors" Jesus was talking about?

People who live nearby

People of one's church

People of one's country

All people of the world


4) According to Jesus, why are these two the most important of the commandments?

They were the first two commandments God gave to Moses at Mount Sinai.

They are the basis of all the teachings of the Old Testament Law and the Prophets.

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Whoever obeys these commandments will never be tempted by Satan.