The Story of Our Salvation
Why did God give Adam and Eve free will instead of making them obey Him?
So they could freely choose to love and obey Him.
What do the four directions of the Cross (up, down, left, right) represent?
That Christ’s salvation is for the whole world
During Holy Week, what color is used to cover the church as a sign of sorrow?
Black
What two virtues did Saint John practice every day, even when no one was watching?
Humility and obedience
What did Saul do to Christians before he met Jesus, thinking he was serving God?
He persecuted Christians
According to the lesson, what was the real first sin committed by Adam and Eve?
Rejecting God’s will by disobeying Him.
What Old Testament animal protected the Israelites with its blood and pointed to Jesus?
The Passover Lamb
Why is it called “Holy Passion Week”?
Because Jesus suffered, died, and completed the work of redemption for us
How many years did Saint John care for his sick spiritual father, Abba Bimwa?
12 years
To which city was Saul traveling when Jesus appeared to him and changed his life?
Damascus
Name three consequences of sin that entered the world after the Fall.
Death, separation from God, a corrupted nature, separation from Paradise, or struggling with sin.
What prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus’ legs were not broken on the Cross?
“Not one of His bones shall be broken”
What Sacrament did Jesus establish on Covenant Thursday?
The Holy Eucharist
What miracle showed Saint John’s great obedience when he watered a dry branch until it bore fruit?
The Tree of Obedience
Who was the respected Jewish teacher who instructed Saul before his conversion?
Gamaliel
Why did humanity need both forgiveness and healing after the Fall?
Because sin made us guilty before God and also corrupted our human nature.
What did Jesus become for us in order to save the world?
The perfect sacrifice (the Lamb of God)
Match each Holy Week day with the event or symbol connected to it.
Monday → __________
Wednesday → __________
Covenant Thursday → __________
Great Friday → __________
Bright Saturday → __________
Choices: The Cross, Fig Tree, Bread and Wine, 30 Pieces of Silver, Book of Revelation
Answers:
Monday → Fig Tree
Wednesday → 30 Pieces of Silver
Covenant Thursday → Bread and Wine
Great Friday → The Cross
Bright Saturday → Book of Revelation
How long did Saint John and Abba Bimwa fast and pray before he was clothed in monastic garments?
Three days and three nights
What was the Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul?
Saul
The lesson listed five requirements for the Savior. Name at least four of them.
Human without sin, capable of dying, unlimited (infinite), stronger than death, Creator.
What remained united to Jesus’ body and soul even when He died on the Cross?
His divinity
Why are the Pascha prayers prayed outside of the altar during Holy Week?
Because Jesus suffered and was crucified at Golgotha, outside the city of Jerusalem, so the Church prays the Pascha prayers outside the sanctuary to help us remember and live the events of His Passion.
What question did Saint Paesa ask Saint John that showed her desire to repent?
“Is there repentance for me?”
Who was the runaway slave that Paul helped become a Christian and be reconciled with his master?
Onesimus