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Who was the first patriarch of the Old Testament?
Abraham
What trade did Jesus most likely learn?
Carpenter
In which book would you find the Beatitudes?
Matthew
Which disciple’s name means “the rock?”
Peter
Who are the two sons of Zebedee?
James and John
In which gospel does the Sermon on the Mount appear?
Matthew
To what tiny object did Jesus compare faith?
Mustard seed
Which criminal did the people choose to release over Jesus?
Barabbas
Jesus adds what to the message of Deuteronomy to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and might?”
Mind. Meaning we are called to think and to know Him.
How did St. Stephen die?
He was stoned to death because he would not renounce his faith in Christ
Who confesses that Jesus is the Son of God at the crucifixion?
Centurion
Where was St. Paul going when he had his conversion experience?
Damascus
Who is known as the “Reluctant Prophet?”
Jonah. He actually jumped on a ship and tried to flee from God.
Who is known as the ‘Doubting Disciple?”
Thomas
Which evangelist was not a Jew?
Luke (he was Greek)
Which Old Testament prophet is known for his patience?
Job
To whom did God speak through a burning bush?
Moses
Which disciple stayed with Jesus at the cross?
John
Which Old Testament book mentions people being devoured by lions?
Daniel
What was Simeon promised he would see before he died?
The Promised One, the Christ Child.
Name two books of prophecy.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Hoel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
What is the most mentioned city in the Bible?
Jerusalem
The priest’s slippers have an embroidered image of snakes and scorpions on them. What does this symbolize?
The trampling of evil and chaos (Psalm 91:13)
What is the traditional thing to say when a person receives a piece of mahs at the end of Divine Liturgy?
God is my portion forever.
The bell-adorned fan (kushotz) is nowused as a musical instrument during Divine Liturgy. What was its original purpose?
To drive away flies.