Judaism

Date Presented: Feb 09, 2003
Scripture Reference(s): Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6
Sermon Series:  Christianity and the Religions of the World

OVERVIEW

A Brief History of the Jewish People

  • The Hebrews
  • God’s Covenant with the Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel)
  • Slavery in Egypt
  • Moses, the Exodus and God’s Covenant with Israel
  • God’s Covenant with David and the Divided Monarchy
  • The Prophetic Promises and the Exile of Judah
  • The Destruction of the Second Temple

Judaism Today:

  • Three primary branches: Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed
  • Essential Judaism today: Doing Good to All
  • Do Jews still hope for the Messiah?
  • Why do most Jews not accept Jesus as the Messiah?

Christianity and Judaism

  • The Early Church
  • Why Christians Believe Jesus is the Messiah
  • One Christian’s view of the Jewish people