St. Paul
What position/job did St. Paul have before becoming a Christian?
He was a known Pharisee, or a Jewish religious leader.
How did Jeremiah react when God told him to be a prophet?
At first, Jeremiah thought he could never obey God's call, because he was a shy young man. He also said that no one would listen to him.
Who decided to organize the Great Lent into many weeks, each with special songs and Bible readings?
Bonus (+ 100 points, but if not answered, points will not be taken): What special day is it tomorrow? Why is it important?
St. Yared.
Bonus: Hosanna is tomorrow (it is also St. Yared's birthday), and it is important as we celebrate Jesus' coming to Jerusalem.
Name 2 reasons why Moses is important.
- He was a religious leader for the Israelites and received the Ten commandments.
- He freed the Israelites from Egypt.
What did the Israelites do when Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments?
They built an idol, a golden calf.
What was St. Paul's name before he became a Christian?
Saul.
Who was the first king of Israel when Jeremiah became a prophet? How was Jeremiah treated at that time?
When Jeremiah first became a prophet, a man named Josiah was king. He treated Jeremiah very nicely.
What is the first fasting week, and what does it teach us?
The first week is called Zewerede, or He who comes down (First Sunday of Great Lent). The first week teaches us about incarnation and that God came down from Heaven, became man in Bethlehem through the Holy Virgin Mary and thanks to the Holy Spirit. God came down from Heaven to teach us and to pay the ultimate price for us.
Fill in the blanks:
Moses spent ___ days on Mount ______ when he received the Ten Commandments.
Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai when he received the Ten Commandments.
Fill in the blank: Jesus rode on a _____ to Jerusalem.
He rode on a donkey.
What was the name of the man who healed and guided St. Paul to become a Christian?
Ananias.
Who was the son of Josiah who became the king of Israel? Was he good to Jeremiah?
Bonus (+ 200 points, but if not answered, points will not be taken): Fill in the blanks
_________ destroyed a _________ made by Jeremiah and his friend _________, because it had the word of God.
Jehoiachim was Josiah's son, who did not treat Jeremiah nicely.
Bonus:
Blank 1: Jehoiachim
Blank 2: Book
Blank 3: Baruch
Which fasting week teaches us about Jesus' second coming?
The week of the mount of the Olives.
What job did Moses have in Midian?
He was a shepherd.
What did the Israelites eat in the desert?
Manna.
How did St. Paul become a Christian? Why is he so important?
Paul used to be a Jew who hated Christians. One day, he heard that there were lots of them living in Damascus. During his journey, a light from the sky suddenly flashed at him and blinded him. Paul fell to the ground and could not move. Paul then heard a voice coming from the heavens saying: “Saul… Saul... Why do you persecute me?” Paul could not lift himself up. He was trembling out of fear. He said, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice said: “I am Jesus Christ the One whom you persecute.” “He who persecutes Christians persecutes me.” Jesus then gave Paul instructions and influenced him to become a Christian. He is very important, because his preaching spread Christianity to many places.
Jeremiah once interceded for which man? How was this man saved?
Abimelech was saved by God, as he slept through a war in Jerusalem for 66 years.
Name four fasting weeks (it does not have to be in order).
Bonus: 50 points will be added per extra week mentionned.
Fasting weeks:
The first week is called Zewerede, or He who comes down (First Sunday of Great Lent).
The second week is called Kedest, or Holy week (Second Sunday of Great Lent)
The third week is called Mekurab, or the week of the Temple (Third Sunday of Great Lent)
The fourth week is called Metsagu, or Infirmity/the Paralytic (Fourth Sunday of Great Lent)
The fifth week is called Debre Zeit, or the week of the Mount of the Olives (Fifth Sunday of Great Lent)
There is also Gebre Here, or the week of the Faithful Servant (Sixth Sunday of Great Lent)
The seventh week is the week of Nicodemus
The eighth week is called Hosanna
Finally, the days following Hosanna make up Passion Week.
How did God appear to Moses when He commanded him to save the Israelites from Egypt?
Bonus (+ 300 points, but if not answered, points will not be taken): What does God's appearance symbolize (what does it mean)?
He appeared as a burning bush.
Bonus:
The burning bush refers to St. Mary who was able to hold the power of God (Jesus Christ) in her womb, and she was not consumed, her virginity was preserved. This is just like the bush, as it was on fire but not consumed.
Name the Ten Commandments.
What bible books did St. Paul help to write? Are they in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
Bonus (+ 200 points, but if not answered, points will not be taken): Name 2 books that St. Paul wrote.
St. Paul contributed to writing the Epistles. They were letters sent to many places of the world and had God's word and St. Paul's teachings in them.
Examples of Epistles:
Corinthians I
Corinthians II
The Epistles of Peter I
The Epistles of Peter II
Romans
Galatians
Thessalonians
etc.
What is the name of the king who tried to leave Israel when it was surrounded by invaders? Where were the invaders from?
King Zedekiah tried to leave Israel when it was surrounded by the Babylonian army. Eventually, he became a prisoner.
Can you name 3 important days in Passion week?
Hint: Passion week is the last week before Easter
In this week, there is Holy Wednesday/Judgement day
This day in Passion Week is called Judgement day in order to remember the decision made by the Jews to capture Jesus.
There is also Holy Thursday/Prayer Thursday
This day in Passion Week is called the day of prayer on Prayer Thursday. This is to commemorate the celebration of the last supper, where Jesus ate with his disciples. The ceremony of the washing of the disciples’ feet (humility) and the Holy Communion was also introduced on this day.
Jesus is crucified on Friday in Passion Week. He resurrects on Easter.
What signs did God give to Moses to prove His power to him (when He asked Moses to free the Israelites from Egypt)? Name two.
- He made Moses' hand sick then He healed it again.
- He turned Moses' staff into a snake.
- He turned water into blood.
Can you name seven of the Ten Plagues?
Bonus (+ 100 points, but if not answered, points will not be taken): Bonus points will be added if all the Ten Plagues are named (no steals).
Ten Plagues:
Snakes in the Pharaoh's court
Turning water into blood
Frogs in the water
Lice
Taking away farm animals
Skin disease
Hail stones
Locusts
Darkness for 3 days
First borns taken away.