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Ark of the Convenant

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A sacred box containing the two tablets of the Law (the Ten Commandments)

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Atonement

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Getting back into the right relationship with God

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Baal

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A Canaanite god

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Blasphemy

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Speaking against God or making oneself equal to God

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Blessed

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True happiness as given by God

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Christ or Messiah

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The anointed one

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Covenant

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An agreement between God and His people

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Crucifixion

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The Roman death penalty of being nailed to a cross

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Disciple

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A fellow or student

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Discrimination

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Acting negatively against someone or some people

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Eden

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The garden in Genesis 2 where everything is perfect

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Exodus

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A way out or departure from Egypt

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Faith

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Having an active trust in someone or in God

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The Fall

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The moment when Adam and Eve sinned and fell from grace

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Fasting

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Going without food to enable oneself to be more aware of God

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Justice

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Treating others fairly

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Miracle

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An act of God that defies the laws of physics

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Pacifist

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A person who refuses to fight or use violent force

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Parable

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A story or saying comparing the Kingdom of God with everyday human events

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Persecution

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Harassment or ill treatment on grounds of religious beliefs

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Pharisee

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A jewish religious teacher who taught strict obedience to the law

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Prejudice

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Holding an irrational view against someone or some people

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Prophet

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A person chosen by God to speak God’s message to the people

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Repentance

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A sincere change of heart

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Resurrection

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Rising to new life from the dead

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Sabbath

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The jewish day of rest

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Sacrifice

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Giving up something for something of greater value

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Salvation

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Being saved and brought into a relationship with God

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Sanhedrin

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The jewish ruling council

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Sin

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Disobeying God and separating oneself from him

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Sinai/Horeb

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The mountain of God

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Son of God

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The title describing Jesus’ unique relationship with God

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Son of Man

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The title describing Jesus’ role as the one who would suffer for others

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Stewardship

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Looking after the word for God

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Temptation

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The desire to do something wrong

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Transfiguration

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A change in a person’s appearance

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Wisdom

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The ability to distinguish between good and evil

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Worship

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Giving God praise and honour

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