Saturday/Sunday
Meaning of "Pascha"
What is Passover
On Sunday Jesus arrived in Jerusalem but at night he traveled to Bethany. On his travel back to Jerusalem he saw a _____ tree and.....
what is a Fig tree and cursed it because it did not bear any fruit
What does "Thok Te Ti Gom," mean?
What is Thine is the Power
Judas betrays Jesus with a ______for how much $$$$$
With a kiss and for 30 pieces of silver
This person denies Jesus...how many times?
Peter, 3x before the rooster crows.
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is also referred to as...
What is Lazarus Saturday
How can we interpret Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Many ways....1. represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine faith is more than just outward religiosity. True, living faith must bear spiritual fruit in a person's life.
In the Orthodox Church, Holy Wednesday is also the commemoration of this event that happened prior to Jesus' passion.
What is the anointing of Jesus' feet by Mary of Bethany
Which disciples slept who should have watched out while Jesus prayed? (Hint: Mark 14)
Peter, James, John
What did Jesus do before he arose on Easter? (Hint 1 Peter 3:19)
Jesus went to hell and preached unto the spirits in prison. 1 Peter 3:19, Acts 2:31.
What is the service prayed after Liturgy on Palm Sunday and why?
What is the General Funeral; Pray for those who pass away during Holy week as no funerals are performed during Pascha Week. The only death we focus on during this time is the death of our Lord and Savior and His Resurrection
Jesus made this observation and became enraged after he visited the Temple on Monday.
What is people gambling and selling in the house of God
On Wednesday this action by one of the original disciples began a chain of reaction that led to the crucifixion of Jesus.
What is Judas beginning the negotiation with the Sanhedrin to betray Jesus.
Which hour does Jesus cry out "Eli Eli Lama Sabachtani"? What does it mean?
And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” This translates as “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46.
This is the man who bought the tomb for Jesus' body
Who is Joseph of Arimathea
When do we sing "Evlogimenos?"
what is Palm Sunday
What are ways to interpret Jesus cursing the fig tree?
Many ways....1. represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine faith is more than just outward religiosity. True, living faith must bear spiritual fruit in a person's life.
We abstain from doing this starting Thursday and why?
What is greeting one another with a kiss because Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss
Find the verse in Matthew 26 where Jesus tells his disciples that he would be betrayed
“You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Matthew 26:2
What is Holy Saturday known as? How is it spelt for full points? Spelling Bee!
"Abu Ghalamsis" = Apocalypse
Fasting is important during Lent and Holy week because...
We are to abstain from worldly desires wants that take our minds off Jesus and His passion and resurrection
Each day during Pascha has a morning and evening service. How many hours do they contain?
5 (1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 11th)
Why do we perform all prayers and praises outside the altar?
HEBREWS 13:13: LET US GO FORTH THEREFORE UNTO HIM OUTSIDE THE CAMP BEARING HIS REPROACH- WE DO NOT GO NEAR SANCTUARY (DOOR TO HEAVENS WERE CLOSED BEFORE CRUCIFIXION)
Name at least 5 of the 7 phrases Christ says on the cross
- Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing
- Today you will be with me in paradise
- Behold your son, behold your mother
- My God, my God what have you forsaken me
- I thirst
- It is finished
- Father into your hands I commend my spirit
How many Liturgies are prayed between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday?
two, Holy Thursday and Apocalypse