A people set apart
Exodus 19:6 (CJB)
6 and you will be a kingdom of cohanim for me, a nation set apart.’ These are the words you are to speak to the people of Isra’el.” (v)
Should the Jewish people obey ADONAI’s laws?
Leviticus 20:24 (CJB)
24 But to you I have said, “You will inherit their land; I will give it to you as a possession, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am Adonai your God, who has set you apart from other peoples. (Maftir)
Should you keep the Shabbat?
Exodus 31:13 (CJB)
13 “Tell the people of Isra’el, ‘You are to observe my Shabbats; for this is a sign between me and you through all your generations; so that you will know that I am Adonai, who sets you apart for me.
A blessing & A curse
Genesis 12:3 (CJB)
3 I will bless those who bless you, but I will curse anyone who curses you; and by you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”