Covenant with Abraham

• What did God and Abraham enter into?

  A covenant
• What did the covenant promise to Abraham?

  Many descendants and a promised land
• Why is the covenant important to Jews today?

  It remains significant
• What is the Promised Land in relation to Abraham?

  It is where Abraham settled
• Who are the three patriarchs of Judaism?

  Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
• Who is considered the founder of Judaism?

  Abraham
• What did Abraham believe about the universe?

  It was the work of a single creator
• How did Abraham's belief differ from most early religions?

  He believed in one God, unlike polytheism
• What did God call Abraham to do?

  Leave his home and family
• What was promised to Abraham as a reward?

  Land and many descendants
• What did Abraham seal the covenant with?

  Circumcising himself and his family
• How many tests were there for Abraham?

  Ten tests
• What was the first test of Abraham?

  Leaving his home
• What was the final test of Abraham?

  To sacrifice his son Isaac
• How did an angel intervene during Abraham's final test?

  Stopped him from sacrificing Isaac
• What was promised to Abraham regarding nations?

  A great nation would come from him
• What did God promise Abraham about his descendants?

  They would inherit the land
• What was the name of Abraham's son with Sarah?

  Isaac
• How did God bless Abraham and Sarah?

  With a child named Isaac
• How many sons did Jacob have?

  Twelve sons
• What is the significance of Jacob's twelve sons?

  They became the twelve tribes of Israel
• What did God promise Abraham about nations?

  A great nation would come from him
• What did God promise Abraham regarding his descendants?

  They would inherit the land
• What are the key elements of the covenant with Abraham?

  • Promise of many descendants
  • Promise of a Promised Land
  • Importance to Jews today
• What were the tests of Abraham and their significance?

  • Ten tests in total
  • First test: Leaving home
  • Final test: Sacrificing Isaac
  • Angel intervened to stop the sacrifice
• What is the lineage of Abraham in Judaism?

  • Abraham (grandfather)
  • Isaac (father)
  • Jacob (son)
  • Jacob's twelve sons became tribes of Israel
• What is the worth of the covenant mentioned?

  Half the available marks
• What does the covenant signify for Jews today?

  It is fundamental to all Jews
• Who is Abraham's son mentioned in the text?

  Isaac
• How many sons did Isaac have?

  Two sons
• What did Isaac's sons establish?

  The twelve tribes of Israel
• How does the covenant affect Jews today?

  It influences their religious practices
• What is the status of the covenant with Abraham?

  It has not yet been fulfilled
• What do Jews hope for regarding the Promised Land?

  To live as a great nation in Israel
• What did God do for Abraham and Sarah?

  Blessed them with a child
• What laws were given to the Jews at Sinai?

  The laws to live by
• What is the significance of the covenant with Moses?

  It provided laws for living
• How do Jews view their current status outside Israel?

  As a form of exile
• What is the significance of prayers for a return to Israel?

  They express hope for return
• How is Jewish life linked to the Promised Land?

  It remains central to Judaism