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What best illustrates Abraham's reason for being called the 'most faithful'?
What best illustrates Abraham's reason for being called the 'most faithful'?
What is the significance of free will in a spiritual context?
What is the significance of free will in a spiritual context?
What does the act of driving away birds of prey symbolize in Abraham's covenant ceremony?
What does the act of driving away birds of prey symbolize in Abraham's covenant ceremony?
What does the flaming torch represent in Abraham's covenant ceremony?
What does the flaming torch represent in Abraham's covenant ceremony?
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In what way does knowing the Big Picture influence understanding individual struggles?
In what way does knowing the Big Picture influence understanding individual struggles?
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Why did G-d choose Abraham according to the Maharal?
Why did G-d choose Abraham according to the Maharal?
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What does Brit Milah signify in Jewish life?
What does Brit Milah signify in Jewish life?
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In Genesis 15, what two main promises does God make to Abram?
In Genesis 15, what two main promises does God make to Abram?
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What does it mean when Abram's faith is counted as righteousness?
What does it mean when Abram's faith is counted as righteousness?
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What does the act of God passing between the animal pieces in the covenant ceremony symbolize?
What does the act of God passing between the animal pieces in the covenant ceremony symbolize?
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What does the ceremonial act of covenant in Genesis 15 reflect?
What does the ceremonial act of covenant in Genesis 15 reflect?
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What does the symbolism of the sacrificial animals represent in the context of the covenant?
What does the symbolism of the sacrificial animals represent in the context of the covenant?
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What is one of the key implications of Abram's agreement with God?
What is one of the key implications of Abram's agreement with God?
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What do the fire and smoke symbolize in the context of God's presence?
What do the fire and smoke symbolize in the context of God's presence?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of redemption through suffering?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of redemption through suffering?
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Which approach to free will describes God as creating the world without intervening in human choices?
Which approach to free will describes God as creating the world without intervening in human choices?
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In Jewish thought, the concept of 'measure for measure' refers to what?
In Jewish thought, the concept of 'measure for measure' refers to what?
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How does the concept of 'sins of the fathers are visited on the sons' apply in this context?
How does the concept of 'sins of the fathers are visited on the sons' apply in this context?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Puppet Master' approach to free will?
Which of the following best describes the 'Puppet Master' approach to free will?
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What was Abarbanel's explanation for the enslavement of the Jewish people?
What was Abarbanel's explanation for the enslavement of the Jewish people?
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What does the Jewish concept of suffering symbolize in relation to redemption?
What does the Jewish concept of suffering symbolize in relation to redemption?
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Study Notes
Covenant with Abraham
- God chose Abraham to create a nation, unconditionally, like a parent's love for a child.
- Abraham actively sought God, rejecting idols.
- God made himself known to Abraham.
- God did not choose Abraham specifically; He was calling out to everyone, but only Abraham was listening.
Covenant in Genesis 15
- God promised Abraham offspring and land (Canaan).
- Abraham's faith was considered righteousness.
- A covenant ceremony sealed the promise.
- God prophesied 400 years of enslavement in Egypt, followed by freedom.
Brit Milah
- Brit Milah (circumcision) is a physical sign of the Jewish covenant with God.
- It marks a person's entry into the covenant and the continuation of the Jewish spiritual legacy.
- Brit Milah signifies a sacred covenant with God, representing commitment to God's commandments.
- The circumcision of an 8-day-old boy marks entry into the covenant.
Abram Reckoned to God's Merit
- Abram trusted in God's promises.
- Abram's faith was counted as righteousness by God.
- Abram earned righteousness by his actions and God's merit, faithfulness, and grace.
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Explore the significance of the covenant between God and Abraham, as well as the implications of the covenant ceremony in Genesis 15. Discover the meanings behind Brit Milah and how it symbolizes the Jewish spiritual legacy and commitment to God's commandments. Test your knowledge on these foundational concepts in Abrahamic faith.
