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The Shema is presented here as a key Torah concept based on Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel!”

According to the lesson text, shema does not simply mean “listen” or “hear.” It means to hear something and then do it—that is, to respond with action and obedience.

The content also says that even if something cannot be fully comprehended or explained, it still must be acknowledged. In that context, the Shema is tied to recognizing Yahweh and understanding Yahshua’s relation to Yahweh as something the lesson says can be difficult to explain fully.

In short: Shema = hear, receive, and obey, not just passively listen.