2.2 Covenant Flashcards
What is adultery?
To be unfaithful to one’s husband or wife.
What is chametz?
Bread that contains yeast or grain.
What is a covenant?
A solemn promise between two people or groups of people.
What does it mean to covet?
To have an unhealthy desire for something; to be jealous of someone else’s possessions.
What is the meaning of Exodus?
Many people setting out and leaving a place; the name of the second book of the Bible; ‘exit’.
What does Haggadah mean?
Hebrew word meaning ‘telling of the story’.
What is matzah?
Bread that does not contain yeast; unleavened bread.
What is Passover?
Originally, when God saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Now celebrated at the ‘Pesach’ every Spring by Jews.
What is the Sabbath?
The day of rest; seventh day of the week (Saturday in the Jewish calendar; Sunday for Christians).
What is a Seder?
The special meal that is celebrated at the Passover.
What is the significance of the rainbow in the Bible?
The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant with Noah.
Who was Isaac?
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
What were the Ten Plagues on Egypt?
- River of Blood
- Frogs
- Gnats
- Flies
- Death of livestock
- Boils
- Fiery Hail
- Locusts
- Darkness
- The Death of the First-Born
What food is used at Passover today?
- Matzah (unleavened bread)
- Bitter Herbs
- Lamb or Lamb bone
- Salt Water
- Haroset (Chutney)
- Karpas (roasted egg)
What are some facts about Moses?
- He was raised by the daughter of Pharaoh.
- He escaped death in a wicker basket, floated down the Nile.
- He murdered an Egyptian.
- He fled to Midian.
- He married Zipporah, daughter of Jethro, High Priest of Midian.
- He was called by God in the Burning Bush.
- He went back to Egypt and performed God’s miracles.
What does the Book of Exodus tell us about the Hebrews’ escape?
At the command of God, Moses stretched out his staff over the Red Sea and the waters parted, allowing the Hebrews to cross the sea. When the Egyptians pursued the Hebrews into the Red Sea, the waters returned, destroying Pharaoh’s army and protecting the Hebrews. The Pillar of Cloud and Fire prevented the Egyptian army from reaching the Hebrews.
How do Jews celebrate Passover?
Jews celebrate Passover over eight days. They celebrate the Seder Meal at the beginning of the festival. They do not eat any chametz (leaven) during the Passover festival and celebrate it as a family. The Seder meal involves the eating of symbolic food and the re-telling of the Exodus story.
How is Jesus described as the New Covenant?
- Jesus is God made man, who creates a new relationship between God and humanity.
- Jesus used the Last Supper, a Seder Meal, to show that he was the new sign of God’s covenant with his people.
- Jesus is the Messiah; the saviour sent to free us from slavery to sin.
Why are the Ten Commandments important today?
- The commandments are about love of God and one another, and this is still important today.
- Some of the commandments are about avoiding killing, stealing and lying. These are still actions that should be avoided.
- Respecting parents is still very important because they have our best interests at heart.
