1 - Unity
The number one stands as a profound emblem of God's singular nature, as proclaimed in the ancient summons for Israel to recognize the Lord as one. This foundational truth affirms his primacy over all creation and sets the course for the entire redemptive story, where exclusive devotion to the one true God shapes every act of deliverance and covenant faithfulness. It further reveals the unity that binds together one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, drawing believers into the singular purpose of God's eternal plan.
Meaning: Unity, primacy, God's singularity
Key Occurrences
Key Passages
Hear O Israel
Deuteronomy 6:4
4ear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
Did You Know?
One is the number of unity and uniqueness. "The Lord our God, the Lord is one." There is no other. The Shema was Israel's declaration that their God was not one among many. He alone is God.
In a world of polytheism, the number one was a radical claim. It still is. We do not worship a team of deities. We worship the one true God who will not share His glory with another.
Jesus prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father are one. The unity of the church is meant to reflect the unity of the Godhead. Division is a denial of the number one.