The covenant with Moses

The covenant with Moses

1. Moses

   • Founder of Judaism
   • Led the Jews back to freedom in Cannan
     • The Jews had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years
     • They had to leave Canaan due to a famine

2. God made a covenant with Moses at Mount Sinai, setting out in detail what the Israelites had to do in return for being Gods chosen people

3. God gave the Torah to Moses

   • Includes the Mitzvot
     • Moses was also given an explanation of the Torah known as the oral Torah. was eventually written down in the Mishnah
       • The israelites promised to do everything the Lord had said~Exodus 19:8
   • The 10 Commandments were seperate
     • Orthodox Jews believe the Torah came directly from God
       • Progressive Jews believe the Torah is an interpretation of Gods word

4. "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant,then out of all nations you will be my most treasured possession" ~Exodus 19:5