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Deuteronomy 6:4 - Shema and Echad
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In this episode of the Village Sermons podcast, Pastor Eric kicks off a three-week series centered around the Shema. He zooms in on Deuteronomy 6:4, offering fresh insight into this ancient prayer. Pastor Eric invites us to consider the Shema as a "vaccine prayer"—a spiritual practice that helps realign us with Reality. By directing our hearts to truly listen, the Shema reminds us of our place in the grand story: we are not God, and God is one, reigning supreme over all.
Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other Village leaders open the Scriptures as the witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our lives. Scripture gives us more than abstract ideas. It is the Word of God, given to form us, confront us, comfort us, and teach us how to follow Jesus.
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