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1. Who were to observe the commands of God, and where were they to do so? (1) Why did God want his people to keep all the commands and decrees? (2-3; Dt 28:1-2,12-13) Why is obedience so important? (Ge 2:17; 3:17; Ro 5:19) In obedience to God what is needed? (3a; 6:25; Jo 1:8) 2. Read verse 4. Why is it significant to know that the LORD our God is one? (4; Jn 17:3) What does it mean that the Lord our God is one? (Isa 43:11; 44:24) 3. Read verse 5. What command is given here? (5; Mt 22:36-38) What kind of relationship does God want from us? What does it mean to love God? How should we love God? Think about the phrases “all your heart,” “all your soul” and “all your strength.” 4. What do those who love God do? (6) How should they struggle to obey God’s commandments and teach them? (7b-9) 5. What blessings as well as warning are given? (10-13) What does it mean to you to love God?

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