Moses' Rod
Moses' rod is a symbol of what?
the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
Where can we find the cross in the church?
On top of the building & in Abouna's hand
Who were the first people God created? Where did they live?
Adam and Eve & Garden of Eden
After how many plagues did Pharaoh let the people go?
10
How many sacraments and what are they?
2. Myron
3. Repentance and Confession
4. Eucharist
5. Unction of the Sick
6. Marriage/Matrimony
7. Priesthood
Why did they get kicked out of the Garden of Eden? How did it affect us?
They disobeyed God and ate from the tree & We got separated from God and the sin changed our nature and we needed someone to make us new again
During the day, the Lord led the people with a ___________ and at night He led them with a _______________
cloud, fire
How does Abouna use the cross in baptism and myron (how many)?
Baptism: crosses over the water and immerses person 3 times
Myron: makes a cross 36 times over the whole body
Can an angel be a redeemer?
No, because he has to be a man
Who was able to cross the Red Sea?
Moses' and God's people (Israelites)
What's the difference between repentance and confession?
Repentance: knowing what we did is wrong and ask God not to repeat
Confession: tell Abouna about our sins and he places the cross on us and prays the absolution prayer
Can anyone be the redeemer?
No, because everyone has an end except our Lord Jesus Christ
How is Moses' rod a symbol of the cross?
God saved us through the cross from sin and death, just like He saved the people using Moses' rod from Pharaoh's slavery & God used Moses' rod to split the sea and opened the path for the people to the new land, just like the Cross opened the way for us to go to Heaven and live with God
What is the Eucharist?
communion, we dwell in God and God dwells in us
What does it mean to be victorious over death?
He has to be able to rise from the dead