Jews Believe in a Covenant Between Them and God Flashcards
What is a covenant?
A formal agreement between two or more people
God made a covenant with the Jews which…
Defines them as his chosen people
Who was the first covenant between?
God and Abraham
Who was Abraham?
The first of the founders of Judaism
What do Jews call Abraham?
Avraham Avinu (Our Father Abraham)
What did God tell Abraham to do?
Leave his home and go to Canaan (The Promised Land)
What did God promise Abraham and his wife?
To give them a child and protect them and their descendants and his chosen people
What did God ask for in return?
To obey God and lead by example
All male descendants to be circumcised
Quote from Genesis 17:8 NIV?
‘The whole land of Canaan … I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants … and I will be their God’
