Mosaic

Cards (5)

  • B- Many of the stories about Moses are important to the Jewish people, especially the story where he led the Israelites out of slavery to the promised land.
    E- "Who am I to go to the pharaoh?” said Moses to God. “And how can I possibly get the Israelites out of Egypt?” “Because I will be with you” replied God..."
    E-Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, but Moses thought he was not capable. However, God promised to be with him
  • B- Many Jews believe the Torah is important because it was given by God to Moses and the Laws within it are for all time. Breaking any of these laws goes against their relationship with God
    E- These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them... when you lie down and when you get up."
    E- This highlights the importance of following the laws given by God and their integral role in the relationship between individuals and God.
  • B- Jews believe that God freed them from slavery in Egypt, showing that God is involved in history and has a special covenant relationship with the Jewish people.
    E- "I am the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, from the place of slavery"
    E- The festival of Pesach celebrates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. All Jews will celebrate this by having a Sedar meal.
  • B- Jews believe that obeying God's commandments leads to blessings, while disobedience results in divine punishment
    E- "Then the Lord's anger will burn against you, and he will shut up the heavens"
    E-emphasises that failing to uphold their end of the covenant could lead to consequences such as drought or other hardships, as a result of God's displeasure.
  • B- Jews believe the Promised Land is a gift from God
    E- "It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord Your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end"
    E- It emphasizes God's continual care and watchfulness over the land, which receives nourishment from heaven. This quote underscores the belief in divine providence and the special relationship between God and the Jewish people, as they prepare to enter and inhabit the promised land.