Bible Heros
What book in the Coptic Church tells us about the lives of saints?
The Synaxarium.
What does it mean to have faith?
Believing and trusting in God.
What was the name of Abraham's son?
Isaac
Who led God's people out of Egypt?
Moses
Which disciple walked on water toward Jesus?
Peter
What do we call people who die for their faith in Jesus?
Martyrs
Who built an ark because he trusted God?
Noah
Why did Abraham take Isaac to the mountain?
To listen to God's command and give him as an offering
What sea did God divide so the Israelites could escape Egypt?
The Red Sea.
What happened when Peter became afraid and stopped looking at Jesus?
He began to sink into the water.
What emperor persecuted many Christians and martyrs during the beginning of the Coptic Era?
Emperor Diocletian.
What is the name of the prayer we say that begins with "We believe in one God"?
The Orthodox Creed
What animal did God provide instead of Isaac for the sacrifice?
A ram.
What were the names of the three men thrown into the fiery furnace?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
What did Jesus say to Peter when he began to doubt?
"O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
Why do we read books that record the stories and commemorations of saints throughout the year?
It helps us learn about the lives of saints and how they followed God.
What does Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" teach us about faith?
Faith means trusting in God even when we cannot see Him.
Why did Abraham trust God even when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac?
Because he trusted God and knew God would keep His promises.
What did King Nebuchadnezzar see when he looked into the fiery furnace?
He saw four men walking in the fire instead of three!
What two things did Jesus use as examples to show that God takes care of His creation?
The flowers and the grass.
Why do we celebrate the Feast of Nayrouz?
We celebrate Nayrouz to remember the Coptic New Year and honor the martyrs who died for their faith.
Who are two people from the Bible who showed great faith?
Noah, Abraham, Sarah, etc.
What did God promise Abraham about his family and descendants?
God promised Abraham land, a great family, a great name, and blessings for all families through him.
What happened to Pharaoh's army when they tried to follow the Israelites through the Red Sea?
The sea closed over Pharaoh's army, and they were defeated.
What promise did God make to Simeon the Elder about seeing Jesus?
God promised Simeon that he would not die before seeing Jesus, the Savior.