7.4 The Covenant At Sinai

Question 1

What is the Covenant at Sinai?

Answer 1

(Mosaic Covenant)
An agreement between God and the Jewish people given to Moses
God gave Moses his laws - the 10 commandments, 613 Mitzvot and the Torah

Question 2

Explain the Covenant at Sinai

Answer 2

God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush
Told him to return to Egypt to lead the Jewish people to freedom to the Promised Land (Israel)

Question 3

Quote for the Covenant at Sinai (treasured possessions)

Answer 3

“Out of all nations, you will be my treasured possessions … you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”

Question 4

Who received the Laws directly from God?

Answer 4

Moses
—> which is why he is crucial to the covenant

Question 5

Importance of the Mosaic Covenant for Jews today

Answer 5

Become the basis of Judaism
Given 613 mitzvot
—> provide a way of life for Jewish people
Jewish people will fulfil their destiny of bringing the whole world to worship God
They follow the teachings in the Torah because of the Covenant made by Moses
—> obedience: blessed
—> disobedience: punished

Question 6

Where is the Decalogue heard today?

Answer 6

Synagogue
—> 3 times a year

Question 7

What is Shavuot?

Answer 7

Celebrates the day God gave the Torah to the entire nation of Israel