Old Testament
Before Elijah called down fire on Mount Carmel, how many times did he have water poured over the altar and trench?
Three times (totaling 12 barrels of water)
Complete this verse from Psalm 23: 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...'
"I will fear no evil; for You are with me"
Paul writes in Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all things through _____ who strengthens me.' Fill in the blank.
Christ
The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its founding to which evangelist, who brought Christianity to Egypt in approximately 42 AD?
Saint Mark the Apostle (the Evangelist)
How many books are in the complete Coptic Orthodox biblical canon, including the deuterocanonical books?
Approximately 81 books (more than Protestant 66)
God told Moses His name at the burning bush. What did He say when Moses asked whom He should say sent him?
"I AM WHO I AM" / "I AM has sent me to you"
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire without dying?
Elijah
Which apostle wrote 'faith without works is dead'?
James (the brother of the Lord)
What is the name of the Coptic liturgy most commonly used in Sunday Divine Liturgy?
The Liturgy of Saint Basil
What is the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai (also called Horeb)
Which judge of Israel made a rash vow that led to the sacrifice of his own daughter?
Jephthah
Isaiah 7:14 contains a famous Messianic prophecy. What name would the virgin-born child be called?
Immanuel (meaning 'God with us')
In Paul's letter to the Romans, he lists the fruits of sin's wage. What does he say the wages of sin is?
Death
What do Coptic Christians call the fasting period before Easter, which is the longest Christian fast in the world at 55 days?
The Great Lent (Kiahk fast / Holy 55-day fast)
In the Book of Revelation, what number is associated with the Beast?
666
What was the name of the city whose walls fell after Israel marched around it for seven days?
Jericho
In Ezekiel's famous vision, he saw a valley full of what?
Dry bones
According to Acts 7, who was the first Christian martyr, and who watched the coats of those who stoned him?
Stephen — Saul (Paul) watched the coats
The Coptic Cross has a distinctive feature setting it apart from other crosses. It often features what at each of its twelve points or ends?
Small circles (representing the 12 apostles) / the Ankh-cross shape
How many days and nights did Jesus fast in the wilderness before being tempted by Satan?
40 days and 40 nights
According to Genesis, on which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?
The fourth day
Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish for three days and nights, foreshadowing Christ's resurrection?
Jonah
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul names three things that remain: faith, hope, and love. Which does he say is the greatest?
Love (charity)
In the Coptic calendar, what is the name of the first month of the year, which falls in September?
Thout (Tout)
What body of water did Peter walk on toward Jesus before he began to sink?
The Sea of Galilee