unit 4 hebrew scriptures

exodus

 The story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses

Moses

Chosen by God to lead the Israelites’ out of Egypt, receives 10 commandments at Mt. Sinai

Pharaoh

The ruler of Egypt who enslaved the Israelites and resisted letting them go

Yahweh

The sacred name God revealed to Moses meaning “I am”

Aaron

 Brother of Moses, helped speak for him and assisted in leading the Israelites

The 10 plagues

Miraculous disasters sent by God to persuade Pharaoh to free the Israelites

Passover/Pesach

Jewish feast remembering the night God “passed over” the Israelites’ home during the 10th plague

Manna

 Bread-like food miraculously provided by God in the desert

Mt. Sinai

The mountain where Moses received the 10 commandments

The 10 Commandments/Decalogue

 Core moral laws given by God to Moses on Mt. Sinai

Explain the Jewish holiday of either Passover or  Yom Kippur. What is the story behind it in scriptures and how is it reflected in the Christian faith?

Passover remembers when God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. In Exodus, God sent ten plagues, and during the last plague, the Israelites put lamb’s blood on their doors so the angel of death would pass over them. To celebrate, Jewish families hold a Seder meal with symbolic foods like lamb, bitter herbs, and unleavened bread. They retell the story of the Exodus to remember God's saving power. In Christianity, Passover connects to Jesus’ Last Supper, which was a Passover meal. Christians also see Jesus as the "Lamb of God" who saves people from sin.

Canaan

The promised land God promised to Abraham’s descendants

Covenant

An agreement between God and his people

Ark of the Covenant

 Sacred chest that held the Ten Commandments tablets, symbol of God’s presence

What are the parts of the Exodus way/pattern? Give a specific example of something that happens in each part. Connect the Exodus pattern to another story of scriptures not in the Pentateuch or a story of modern times.

First, the Israelites are in slavery in Egypt . God calls Moses to lead them out, and through miracles like the parting of the Red Sea, He frees them. At Mt. Sinai, God gives the Ten Commandments to guide them. Then the Israelites wander for forty years in the desert before reaching the Promised Land. The Exodus way also resonates with immigrants' experiences as they may face hardships on their journey to their new home. Many challenges come with establishing a new life in a new place.

Book of Leviticus

Third book of the bible, mostly laws about worship, sacrifice, and holiness

Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement

 Jewish holy day of repentance and seeking forgiveness

Book of Numbers

Fourth book of the bible, Moses’ speeches repeating the law before entering Canaan

Book of Deuteronomy

Fifth book of the bible, Moses’ speeches repeating the law before entering Canaan

Law of Moses / Mosaic Law

The set of laws given by God to Moses, covering religious, moral and social rules

Joshua

Successor of Moses who lead the Israelites into the promised land

Shema

 A central Jewish prayer affirming God’s oneness