The Bible
Longest book in the Bible?
Psalms
Why do we not pray the prayer of reconciliation during the liturgy on Covenant Thursday?
The Prayer of Reconciliation is not prayed to denounce Judas’ kiss again, and also because reconciliation between God and Man has not yet been fulfilled through God the Word, the Son of Man, our Lord Jesus Christ, on the wood of the Cross. This will not happen until Good Friday.
What does “Coptic” mean? What does "Pascha" mean?
Egyptian, Passover
What three items were used to make a mockery of Christ as a king?
The crown of thorns, the robe, and the rod
Who was the first witness of the empty tomb, and can she be trusted?
The women specifically Mary Magdalene
Women's testimony was regarded as worthless, to the point that they weren't even allowed to serve as legal witnesses. Why would people who knew their worthless account make up a story including them? It would be worthless unless they were writing the truth.
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
"Jesus wept."
During the liturgy that we prayed on Covenant Thursday, why is no hymn said during the offering of the lamb?
The hymn 'Sotis' is not chanted:
- Because Christ, who was silent when tried before Pilate and did not open his mouth.
- as Redemption has not yet been accomplished (but will on Good Friday when the Lord Jesus Christ gives up the spirit on the Cross).
Who is the current pope of the Coptic Church? ( number included :) )
Pope Tawadros II
Which person's wife warned him about the actions that he was about to take?
Pilate's wife, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him today in a dream." Matthew 27:18-19
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
Is he historical?
Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the council who voted on crucifying Christ, but he wasn't there at the time.
Joseph of Arimathea was a Jewish leader; his existence can't be doubted. They didn't like the Jewish leaders; there would have been no reason to make up a Joseph for the sake of a fictional story.
Joseph of Arimathea requested that Pilate take Christ's body from the cross and bury it properly.
He became a follower of Christ after his resurrection.
Who wrestled who in the Bible?
Jacob wrestled God
What do the deacons do to resemble the actions of Judas on Covenant Thursday?
The priests and deacons of the Church denounce Judas by proceeding around the church twice in a clockwise rotation, the opposite direction to which processions are normally conducted. During the procession, they chant a Greek hymn rebuking Judas for dishonoring the Law.
What is the 4 main readings read in the liturgy of the Word?
Pauline Epistle comes first, then Catholic Epistle, then Acts, then Gospel
From what hour to what hour was there darkness?
"It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land, until the ninth hour."- Luke 23:44
How secure was the tomb?
BONUS: Where in the liturgy do we commemorate this action?
The tomb was a slanted groove that led down to a low entrance, a large disk-shaped stone rolled down a groove and lodged into place. Then another smaller stone was put in front of it to secure the disk. It would have taken several men to roll it back. The tomb was also guarded.
Fun fact: In liturgy after the offering of the lamb, when Abouna covers the alter, he places the prospherin (the white covering) and then the seal (the triangle folded viel on top) to signify the smaller stone that was put to secure the tomb.
Which book in the Bible does end with "Amen"? And Why?
Acts
How many times is Pekhethronos said? Which days?
Twice: Tuesday Morning, and Good Friday
What are the 7 Sacraments?
Baptism
Confirmation
Confession
Eucharist
Unction of the Sick
Martimony
Priesthood
The price that Judas betrayed Christ for was 30 silver coins, at the time this was the same cost as a ____?
Slave
What did the elders ask of the guards?
The elders paid the Roman guards to tell the people that his disciples came at night and stole him away while they slept.
We know this from the Jewish accounts.
That being said, why would they do this if Christ hadn't truly risen?
How many plagues were sent on Egypt? Name 5 of them.
10 Plagues
What two hymns were said by the Ancient Egyptians during their burial ceremonies, that we say on Good Friday?
What do the 4 Gospels represent symbolically? (4 living creatures)
Saint Matthew → Man (or Angel)
Saint Mark the Evangelist → Lion
Saint Luke → Ox (or Calf)
Saint John the Evangelist → Eagle
Why did they cast lots for His robe?
Christ's robe was a seamless robe, which was rare and required expert weaving skills. Knwoing the value of this role, the soldiers preferred not to tear it for parts so they gambled for it as a prize.
Not only was a prophecy fulfilled (Pslms 22:18-19), but it has a greater meaning. The Jewish high priests were the ones who wore a seamless robe, even though Christ was not a priest in his earthly ministry, but "he is the Great High Priest of heaven who sanctifies and blesses us.. he was literally both the Priest preforming the sacrifice and the sacrifical victim"
List all the pieces of evidence that prove that Christ truly rose from the dead.
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Security of the Tomb
- The women were first at the tomb
- The elders are paying the guards
AND THERE ARE PLENTY MORE