In the Synoptics,
the faithful ask
Jesus:
"What are the greatest commands
God has given?"
And in a rare instance,
He responds with a direct answer:
"Love God with all your being
and love neighbor as yourself."
In Matthew,
He concludes by saying:
"The Law and
the words of the Prophets
all hang on this."
In Mark,
the questioner
whole-heartedly
agrees with Him
and Jesus states
he is not far
from the Kingdom of God.
In Luke,
the lawyer
follows up
with a question about
the meaning of neighbor.
Jesus responds with
a story we all know.
But in John,
after the Cross
and
after the Tomb,
the tables are turned.
It is Christ asking
the question repeatedly.
Calling you by name
and asking
the greatest question:
"Do you love Me?"
