Old Testament People
Which king asked God for wisdom and later settled a dispute between two women who claimed the same baby?
Solomon
1 Kings 3:5–28
When was the church formed?
1982
Which book tells of Israel’s escape from Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai?
Exodus
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, which two types of religious figures passed the injured man without helping him?
A priest and a Levite
Luke 10:30–33
Who was traveling to Damascus to arrest Christians when the risen Jesus appeared to him?
Saul, also known as Paul.
Acts 9:1–6
Which prophet confronted King David about his wrongdoing involving Bathsheba and Uriah?
Nathan
2 Samuel 12:1–9
How many original members did St.Gregorios start with?
10
Which Gospel begins by describing Jesus as “the Word,” who was with God in the beginning?
John
What did Joseph say Pharaoh’s dreams predicted? Give both periods, their length, and their order.
Seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine
Genesis 41:25–30
Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles?
Matthias
Acts 1:23–26
Which woman told Naomi, “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God”?
Ruth
Ruth 1:16
When did Laby Achen take charge of the church?
2008
Which Old Testament book says there is “a time to be born, and a time to die” and “a time to weep, and a time to laugh”?
Ecclesiates
What did Elisha instruct Naaman to do to be healed of his skin disease? Include the number of times and the river.
Wash or dip seven times in the Jordan River
2 Kings 5:10–14
In which city were Paul and Silas imprisoned when an earthquake opened the prison doors?
Philippi
Acts 16:12, 23–26
Which female judge accompanied Barak into battle after he refused to go without her?
Deborah
Judges 4:4–9
Who celebrated the first Holy Qurbana?
Reverend Father Koshy John
In which letter does Paul describe love as patient and kind, and say that without love he gains nothing?
1 Corinthians
In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, why did the workers hired first complain about their pay?
The workers hired last received the same pay as those who had worked all day
Matthew 20:9–12
Which married couple took Apollos aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately?
Priscilla and Aquila
Acts 18:24–26
Which son of Jonathan, who had a disability in both feet, was invited to eat regularly at King David’s table?
Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 9:3–13
Which church did St.Gregorios celebrate Qurbana in prior to purchasing the current location?
Round Oak Baptist Church (in 1993)
In which short letter does Paul ask the recipient to welcome Onesimus no longer merely as a slave, but as a beloved brother?
Philemon
Gideon’s army was reduced to 300 men after a test involving drinking water. How did the men chosen to remain drink differently from the others?
They lapped the water, bringing it to their mouths with their hands, rather than kneeling down to drink
Judges 7:5–7
At the Jerusalem council, which leader spoke after Paul and Barnabas and proposed that Gentiles turning to God should not face unnecessary obstacles?
James
Acts 15:12–21