Judaism Part 3

Judaism Part 3

1. Abraham's covenant

   • Considered the founder of Judaism
   • Role model of faithful obedience to God
   • Covenant 1
     • God askes Abram to leave his country and go to the promised land
       • As a reward God will make his name great and make him into a new nation
   • Covenant 2
     • God promised Abraham that he would have many descendants
     • Abraham sacrifices a heifer, goat and ram and dove for God
     • God predicts that his people will be slave in a foreign land
   • Covenant 3
     • God repeats his promises
     • But all male jews must be circumcised before the age of 8
   • Influence
     • To trust in God
     • Be prepared to follow God's will no matter the sacrifice
     • Live out Mitzvot
     • Circumcise their sons

2. Moses's Covenant

   • 10 commandments
   • Influences
     • To trust in God
     • Be prepared to follow god's will no matter the cost
     • To be grateful that God gave the Torah to be followed ant to treat it with respect
     • Live out the Mitzvot