Favorite verse:

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” — Leviticus 19:18

I used to think Jesus introduced love as the central message. Then I found this verse in the Old Testament and realized his voice was echoing something ancient. It made the Bible feel less divided — more like one story speaking with one heart.

Verse I try to live by:

*“Love one another, *as I have loved you.” — John 13:34

The command isn’t new. The way to love is. Not just kindness — but love that gives, love that costs something. That both moves me and shows me how far I have to go.

Where to start if you’re new: Read Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19, then Matthew 22 and John 13. You’ll hear the same melody, growing stronger.

Final thought: The Old Testament plants the seed of love. Jesus lets it bloom.