By Elimu Assistant Team 
IN WHAT WAYS DID JESUS OBSERVE THE RELIGIOUS PRACTICES OF THE JEWS
- He was circumcised at 8 days according to the Jewish culture
- He was dedicated to God as a firstborn boy
- They respected the law of the Sabbath and visited synagogues
- He attended the Passover feast in Jerusalem as a Jewish annual festival
- Jesus lived with parents in Nazareth and was obedient to them as required by Jewish law
- Jesus was given a name as required by the Jewish culture
- Jesus fasted and prayed in line with the Jewish way of worship
- Mary underwent the purification ceremony 40 days after the birth of Jesus.
- Jesus was present in the Temple and dedicated to God as required by the Law.
- At the age of 12, He attended the Passover Feast in the Temple in Jerusalem.
- After healing the leper/ ten lepers, Jesus ordered him/ them to go and show themselves to the priest and offer the sacrifices.
- Jesus appointed 12 Apostles to represent the 12 tribes of Israel.
- He paid temple tithe as required by the Law.
- Jesus’ salutations to His disciples after His resurrection shalom which means “Peace be with you”, was in accordance with the Jewish traditions.
