In Mark 12:28-34, a scribe asks Yeshua which commandment comes first. Yeshua answers with words from Deuteronomy 6. Before He speaks of loving God with the whole person, He begins with the call to hear:

Remnant Why Scripture’s Remnant Language Preserves Hope Copyright 2026. Elizabeth Shulam A remnant is what remains after loss or hardship. In Scripture, though, the remnant is a sign that God has not abandoned His promises. It shows us that even when people fail, and kingdoms fall, God still preserves what belongs to Him. The Bible speaks often about a remnant. In the prophets, the remnant is connected to Israel’s survival after judgment and exile. When Israel was scattered,

We all experience seasons when the road ahead is unclear, and the strength that once came easily begins to wane. Hebrews 12 speaks directly to that kind of weariness.

Understanding covenant helps readers see that the Bible is one connected story of God’s faithfulness, Israel’s calling, human responsibility, and the hope of redemption.