Chapter 7 : Practise Exam Questions

Chapter 7 : Practise Exam Questions

1. Outline 3 reasons why Abraham is important to Jews

   • He started monotheism.
     • Before, everyone was polytheistic and Abraham managed to changed many peoples beliefs
   • He is seen as the founder of Judaism
     • He received the covenant which all Jews follow
   • He was very obedient to Gods commands
     • He did question God but still did what God wanted
       • He is a role model to Jews

2. What was unique about Abraham's covenant with God?

   • Its the first time you can see a two way relationship

3. What 3 parts of the covenant are waiting to be fulfilled?

   • Promised land
   • A Great Nation
   • A blessing and redemption

4. Explain 2 ways the covenant with Abraham affects Jewish lives today

   • The birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah shows that God kept his promises and intervened when needed
     • It also shows that God can control the processes of nature
       • This gives them faith that if you do what God wants, good things will happen
   • Jewish men are circumsised to show the belonging to the Jewsish community
     • It strengthens the relationship between God and Abraham and between God and the Jews
       • shows their trust in God
         • "EVERY MALE AMONG YOU SHALL BE CIRUMSISED" (Genesis)

5. Outline 3 beliefs Jews have about the Messiah

   • They believe that he will rebuild the temple and restabilsh worship there (JEREMIAH)
   • He will bring redemption both politically and spirtually by restoring Isreal and Jerusalem (JEREMIAH)
   • He will establish a government in Isreal which will be the centre of all government worldwide, for Jews and Israelites (ISIAH)

6. Explain 2 reasons that the names of the Almighty are important for Jews today

   • GOD IS ONE - They don't believe in the trinity as God is one but more complex than a simple part
     • His name is too holy to be written or spoken aloud so that is another name to call him
   • GOD IS CREATOR - He created the world in seven days and created humans and animals
     • "In the beginning, when God created the universe, the earth was formless and desolate"

7. Explain 2 reasons why the Shekhinah is important for Jews

   • Jews feel the presence of God in prayer, study and worship
     • Study - helps them to know and understand God better
     • The Shekhinah is important because God told them to build a tabernacle so God could dwell with them while they travelled
       • It shows that God is omnipotent and is always there for Jews if they need him

8. Explain 2 beliefs Jews have about the Messiah

   • He will bring redemption both politically and spiritually by restoring Isreal and Jerusalem
     • When the Messiah comes, they will be able to live in Isreal and Jerusalem (Jeremiah)
   • He will establish a government in Israel which will be the centre of all government worldwide
     • The messiah will bring justice to every nation ( Isiah)