Christianity vs. Judaism

Judaism

Origin

The story of Judaism begins with the creation of the world, and with Adam and Eve.

Adam and Eve ate of the tree that God forbade them, and thus sin entered the world.

The story of the Hebrews is built off of covenants.

Edenic Covenant- Have dominion over creation. (Gen 1:26-31)

Adamic Covenant- Cursed due to sin, but promise of grace. (Gen 3:16-19)

Noahic Covenant- God would never destroy the world by flood. (Gen 9)

Abrahamic Covenant- all nations would be blessed from his seed. (Gen 12:1-7)

Mosaic Covenant- Ten Commandments, 613 Instructions, and Israel would be God’s chosen people. (Exod. 19-24)

Palestinian Covenant- God called the people to return to Him, and be committed to the law of Moses. (Deut. 29:1-29)

Davidic Covenant- There would be a messiah who would come from the line of David. (2 Sam. 7:8-16)

Religious Books:

Tanakh- The Hebrew Bible

Torah- First five books

Nevi’im- The Prophets

Ketuvim- The Writings

Midrash- Sermons on Tanakh

Talmud

Mishnah- Jewish Oral Law

Gemara- Discussions of Rabbis

Prayer Book

Worship:

Sacrificial System

Babylonian Exile led to rise in synagogue

Sacrificial System ceased in 70 AD after destruction of temple.

Transitioned away from Temple to Synagogue.

Services are built of Scripture.

Celebrate various feasts.

Key Beliefs:

One God- Eternal Creator

God communicates through Prophecy

Torah is most important over all scripture.

Reward and Punishments for actions.

There will be a Messiah (this is debated in modern Judaism)

Christian Inspection

Two Keys rise to the surface.

Jesus in God and Messiah Mark 1:1

Jesus is God (John 1:1-5, Mark 15:33-39)

Jesus is Messiah (Mark 8:27-30)

Saved by Faith (Rom 4:1-5)