What does it really mean to say, “The LORD our God, the LORD is one”?
In this message from our Summer Shema Series, we slow down over one of the most foundational statements of faith in the Bible – the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5). Words that ancient Israel recited daily… and words that still shape who we are, who we worship, and how we live.
We explore:
Why LORD appears in all caps – and what God’s personal name Yahweh reveals about who He is
What it means to call Yahweh “our God” – both the privilege and the responsibility
Why God’s oneness made Israel radically different in a world of many gods
How Jesus takes up the divine name “I AM”, fulfilling the Shema rather than replacing it
What exclusive loyalty to the one true God looks like in a pluralistic world today
This sermon connects Israel’s story to Jesus, showing how the God who revealed Himself in history – through rescue, faithfulness, and mercy – has ultimately revealed Himself in Christ.
Whether you’re exploring Christianity, returning to church, or wanting to go deeper, this message invites us to listen afresh:
Hear, O people of God: Jesus, our God, Jesus is the one and only.
