Gospel Of Luke
In Luke 3, what was John the Baptist’s main message to the crowds?
“Repent,” and prepare the way of the Lord.
What prophet was sent as a missionary to the Ninevites?
Jonah.
To help couples who cannot naturally have children.
"The __ is my shepherd, I shall not __ "
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
What is the greatest commandment Jesus teaches?
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Which parable teaches about loving your neighbour by showing mercy to a wounded stranger?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Which of the apostles first suffered martyrdom?
James.
According to the Coptic Church, when is abortion allowed?
Only if the life of the mother or child is in danger.
"Ask, and it will be given to you, seek ....."
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" - Matthew 7:7-8
How many Fruits of the Spirit are there? And list them.
There are 9.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control.
In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable about a persistent widow and an unjust judge. What lesson does Jesus say this parable teaches about prayer?
That we should always pray and not lose heart.
Of what wood was Noah's Ark made?
Gopher Wood.
What is the difference between active and passive euthanasia?
Active involves doing something to end life; passive involves withdrawing treatment and letting death occur naturally.
"I have been __ with Christ; it is no __ I who live but __ lives in me”
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me" - Galatians 2:20
What role do fasting and prayer play in modern Coptic life?
Spiritual discipline to strengthen faith
Which three parables does Jesus tell to illustrate God’s joy over repentance?
The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son.
What king’s name meant peaceable?
Solomon
What principle should Christians follow when interacting with homosexuals?
Hate the sin, not the sinner.
"So likewise you, when you have __ all those things which you are __ , say, ‘We are __ servants. We have done what was our __ to do”.
So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ” - Luke 17:10
What is the meaning of 'Metanoia'?
Repentance.
In Luke 14, Jesus tells a parable about a great supper. What three excuses do the invited guests give that reveal their misplaced priorities?
One bought a field, another bought oxen, and another just married a wife.
(18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’ 20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’)
On what occasions are we expressly told that Jesus wept? (List the amount of occasions and state them)
Three occasions.
At the grave of Lazarus, over Jerusalem, and in Gethsemane
According to the Church, what is the role of human wisdom in euthanasia decisions?
Decisions must be made case by case, praying for God’s guidance, while life’s timing is left to Him
"And do not be __ to this __ , but be __ by the __ of your mind, that you may __ what is that good and ___ and perfect will of __.
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God". - Romans 12:2
What does it mean to pursue holiness?
To allow God to transform your character and actions to reflect Christ