Nature of God

Question 1

God as One

Answer 1

Believe in one God
Therefore he alone should be praised
Design of synagogues highlight God as one
no statues- god alone should be worshipped

Question 2

Sources for God as one

Answer 2

The Shema “The Lord is one”.
“God is one”- Maimonides Principles of faith.
Only God should be worshipped”- Maimonides

Question 3

God as creator

Answer 3

Believe in one creator of entire universe
Created out of nothing
Most Jews don’t take creation story literally
Celebrate Shabbat every week reminds them God rested of creation.

Question 4

Sources for Creator (God)

Answer 4

God created the heavens and the earth- Gen 1.
God created everything in existence- Maimonides

Question 5

Lawgiver

Answer 5

G-d gave laws to Jews to help exercise their free will in right way
Mitzvots instructions how to live life

Question 6

Sources for lawgiver

Answer 6

“The Torah is Gods law and cannot be changed”- Maimonides

Question 7

God as Judge

Answer 7

Believe gd is a god of justice
Is fair & treats everyone equally.
Doesn’t take pleasure in judging people wrong

Question 8

Sources for Judge

Answer 8

God will reward good & punish evil- Maimonides