Bronze Serpent🐍
Why did God give symbols in the Old Testament?
To help us understand His plan of salvation.
Who takes part in the procession?
The priests, deacons, and congregation.
Why did the Lord Jesus Christ die on the Cross?
To save us
What is St. Anthony known as?
The father of the monks
"That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have __________." John 3:15
Eternal life
What happened after Adam and Eve sinned?
Sin entered the world and death spread to all people.
What do the deacons do during the procession?
Praise with cymbals and triangles while circling the church.
The lesson gives four reasons Jesus specifically chose the Cross. Name one.
What did St. Anthony do after hearing the Gospel?
He sold what he had, gave to the poor, and followed Jesus.
"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the __________ of Man be lifted up." John 3:14
Son
How did God save the Israelites from the fiery serpents?
By telling Moses to lift up the bronze serpent.
How many Psalms and Gospels do we read?
12
Why does the Cross point in four directions?
To show salvation is for the whole world.
Who taught St. Anthony how to overcome boredom?
An angel
"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his __________, and follow Me." Matthew
Cross
According to the lesson, how can we receive the salvation Jesus gave us? Name 3
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, receive Baptism and the Holy Myron, repent and confess, partake of the Holy Eucharist, and do good deeds.
Match the icon to what it reminds us of.
Why did the Lord Jesus Christ want His body to remain whole on the Cross?
Because His body represents the Church, which should be complete and united.
Who did St. Anthony support in defending the true faith?
Pope Athanasius
"If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, __________." Matthew 19:21
Follow me
What are two similarities between the bronze serpent and the Cross?
Any two: Both were lifted up, both brought life/salvation, people couldn't save themselves, Jesus was without sin.
Name five icons or places where a Gospel is read during the Procession of the Cross.
According to the lesson, what three truths does the Cross teach us about God?
What were St. Anthony's spiritual weapons against the devil?
Prayer, fasting, reading the Word of God, and making the sign of the Cross.
"But God forbid that I should boast except in the __________ of our Lord Jesus Christ." Galatians 6:14
Cross