The Covenant
What do we call the sacred writings that are considered the word of God?
What do we call the sacred writings that are considered the word of God? SCRIPTURE
What is a covenant?
What is a covenant? A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO PARTIES
What is monotheism?
What is monotheism? BELIEF IN ONE GOD
What is polytheism?
What is polytheism? BELIEF IN MANY GODS
How did Abraham prove his faith to God?
How did Abraham prove his faith to God? HE WAS WILLING TO SACRIFICE HIS SON ISAAC
The Commandments
What is the exodus?
What is the exodus? THE GREAT ESCAPE FROM EGYPT
How did Moses and his people cross the Red Sea when they fled from the Egyptian pharaoh?
How did Moses and his people cross the Red Sea when they fled from the Egyptian pharaoh? GOD HELPED MOSES PART THE RED SEA
What is the purpose of the ten commandments?
What is the purpose of the ten commandments? BASIC RULES FOR HOW TO TREAT GOD AND OTHER HUMANS
Which books do the Torah contain?
Which books do the Torah contain? GENESIS, EXODUS, LEVITICUS, NUMBERS & DEUTERONOMY
The Prophets
What is a prophet?
What is a prophet? A PERSON WHO IS INSPIRED BY GOD
Who united Israel?
Who united Israel? DAVID
Who helped Israel prosper and build a temple?
Who helped Israel prosper and build a temple? SOLOMON
Who warned the Northern Kingdom of Israel about their destruction if they didn’t change their ways?
Who warned the Northern Kingdom of Israel about their destruction if they didn’t change their ways? AMOS
The Life of Jesus
Which book contains the life of Jesus, written by his followers?
Which book contains the life of Jesus, written by his followers? THE GOSPELS
Which two commandments are the most important according to Jesus?
Which two commandments are the most important according to Jesus? LOVE GOD AND LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
What is the name of the speech that Jesus gave from a hilltop?
What is the name of the speech that Jesus gave from a hilltop? SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Who betrayed Jesus?
Who betrayed Jesus? JUDAS
What is a parable?
What is a parable? A BRIEF MORAL STORY
The Rise of Christianity
How was Paul converted to Christianity? He had a vision and heard the voice of Jesus
What were the letters that Paul wrote to Christians called?
What were the letters that Paul wrote to Christians called? epistles
What was the Edict of Milan?
What was the Edict of Milan? A document that declared that Christian churches could exist legally in the Roman Empire
What was the Nicene Creed?
What was the Nicene Creed? The bishop’s statement of Christian belief
Ideas about God and Humanity
What beliefs do Jews and Christians share?
What beliefs do Jews and Christians share? There is one God God wants all people to avoid evil and do good
What does original sin mean to Christians?
What does original sin mean to Christians? Adam and Eve’s disobedience
How do Christians believe humans can live good lives?
How do Christians believe humans can live good lives? With the help of God AND grace
What do Jews believe about the end of the world?
What do Jews believe about the end of the world? God will choose a Messiah The Messiah will bring all Jews home to Israel The Messiah will rebuild the Temple and restore worship there