The Covenant at Sinai

Question 1

Outline three historical beliefs about Moses freeing the Jews. (3)

Answer 1

• One belief is that Jewish people were in captivity in Egypt working as slaves for the Egyptian pharaoh.
• A second belief is that Moses was called by God to lead his people to the Promised Land of Canaan and out of Egypt.
• A third belief is that God opened up the red sea to let the Israelites cross on dry land but brought back the water to trap the Egyptian army.

Question 2

SOWAA for what would happen if people kept God’s laws.

Answer 2

‘you will be my treasured possession.’

Question 3

Explain two reasons why the Mosaic Covenant is important for Jews today. (4)

Answer 3

• One reason is because it is the very basis of Judaism. This is important because following the 613 mitzvot, the Jews are separated from the Gentilles.
• A second reason is because Jewish people have a duty to keep the mitzvot as part of their side of the covenant. This is important because keeping the mitzvot make them God’s people.

Question 4

SOWAA for Jews bringing the whole world to worship God.

Answer 4

‘you may bring salvation to the whole earth.’

Question 5

Outline three reasons why the last 5 commandments are important. (3)

Answer 5

• One reason is because they give very clear moral guidance.
• A second reason is because they will be rejecting violence by following them.
• A third reason is because by not committing adultery, they’ll be promoting marriage and family life.