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Abraham• Born with the name Abram in the city

of Ur in Babylonia• Worshipped the one and only God• God made a covenant with him and

the house of Israel• Married to Sarai• Hagar, Sarai’s maidservant, bore him

a child called Ishmael

Abraham cont.• Ishamel is the ancestor of the Arabs• God changed his name to Abraham

(father of many)• God also changed Sarai’s name to

Sarah• God promised Abraham and Sarah a

child when he was 100 and she was 90• The child was called Issac• God blessed him greatly because of

his great faith in him

Moses•Born in Egypt•Grew up in Pharaoh's palace•Found out he was Hebrew•Ran away when he killed a

slave master•Talked to God through the

burning bush

Moses cont.• Went back to Egypt to save the

Hebrews• Led the Hebrews out of Egypt after

10 plagues• Made many miracles• Led the Hebrews during the 40 years

of Exodus• Ten Commandments

NaomiNaomi Married to a Jew called ElimelechMarried to a Jew called Elimelech Went to city of Moab to escape the famine in Went to city of Moab to escape the famine in

CanaanCanaan Had 2 sons that married in MoabHad 2 sons that married in Moab Both of the sons died leaving Naomi and 2 Both of the sons died leaving Naomi and 2

daughter-in-lawsdaughter-in-laws Decided to journey back to JudahDecided to journey back to Judah Urged daughter-in-laws to go back to father’s Urged daughter-in-laws to go back to father’s

househouse

RuthRuth• Was born a Moabite (Gentile)• Daughter-in-law of Naomi• Husband died• Went back to Judah with Naomi instead of

going back to her father’s house like Orpah

• Had great faithfulness and followed Naomi• God gave her wisdom and favor

Ruth cont.• Worked in Boaz’s fields• Boaz soon found favor in her and

married her• Was faithful and trusting in God• Led the life of a true Christian even if

she was not a Jew

DavidDavid The youngest son of JesseThe youngest son of Jesse Was anointed by Samuel Was anointed by Samuel Served as King Saul’s musician and armor-Served as King Saul’s musician and armor-

bearerbearer Played the harp for Saul when the devil took Played the harp for Saul when the devil took

hold of himhold of him Defeated Goliath (the giant) when he was still Defeated Goliath (the giant) when he was still

young and received fameyoung and received fame King Saul tried to kill him because of his fameKing Saul tried to kill him because of his fame

David cont.

Hid from King Saul and his followers When King Saul died David went to Hebron and

became king under the Lord’s direction Moved the capital from Hebron to Jerusalem Ruled greatly and gained many territories Made some mistakes but truly repented so God

forgave him Solomon succeeded him as King

Yohanan ben ZaccaiYohanan ben Zaccai

Youngest pupil of HillelYoungest pupil of HillelDesignated by Hillel as “the father of Designated by Hillel as “the father of wisdom” and “the father of future wisdom” and “the father of future generations”generations”Taught people about the Jewish religionTaught people about the Jewish religionPersonal motto was “If thou hast learned Personal motto was “If thou hast learned much of the Torah, do not take credit for it; much of the Torah, do not take credit for it; for this was the purpose of thy creation” for this was the purpose of thy creation”

What’s it All About?• Abraham, Moses, Naomi, Ruth, David, and

Yohanan ben Zaccai were all important leaders

• They helped spread Judaism• Were the ancestors and founders of

Judaism (except for Yohanan ben Zaccai)• Listened to God and carried out his orders• Set good examples for future Christians

Review1. How did David become famous?2. Why did God choose Moses to lead the

Hebrews?3. What does Yohanan ben Zaccai’s personal

motto mean?4. What was a characteristic that Ruth had

that Orpah did not have?5. What good characteristic does Naomi

show?6. What was one way Abraham was blessed

greatly?

AnswersAnswers

1.1. David became famous by defeating David became famous by defeating Goliath the giant.Goliath the giant.

2.2. God chose Moses to lead the Hebrews God chose Moses to lead the Hebrews from Egypt because Moses had great faith from Egypt because Moses had great faith in him and had a high position in power.in him and had a high position in power.

3.3. His personal motto means that if you have His personal motto means that if you have learned the Torah, do not brag because it learned the Torah, do not brag because it was meant for you to know it.was meant for you to know it.

Answers cont.Answers cont.4. Ruth was very loyal to Naomi no matter 4. Ruth was very loyal to Naomi no matter

what and Orpah didn’t.what and Orpah didn’t.5. Naomi was unselfish because she urged 5. Naomi was unselfish because she urged

her daughter-in-laws to go home even her daughter-in-laws to go home even though they were meant to stay with her.though they were meant to stay with her.

6. Abraham was blessed greatly with many 6. Abraham was blessed greatly with many children because Abraham means the children because Abraham means the father of many.father of many.