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Discussion Questions
Miscellaneous
100
What was the prophet's most significant task?
What is: to prophesy about the coming of the Messiah.
100
The apostles, disciples and the bishops of the church were led by who in understanding and in interpreting the faith?
Who is: The Holy Spirit
100
What does Orthodox mean?
What is: right belief or right praise.
100
How did different interpretations of our faith arise?
What is: as the church grew, some leaders taught their own interpretations of the Faith instead of seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit.
100
What Psalm (OSB) is David's psalm of repentance.
What is: Psalm 50
200
Who did Samuel think that God was talking about to be the king of Israel instead of David?
Who is: Eliab.
200
Who was the one creating the heresy that was brought up at the council of Constantinople?
Who is: Macedonius
200
What is the purpose of reciting the creed during service?
What is: because by reciting the creed, we are reciting the central statement of the Orthodox Faith.
200
Why don't we recognize the Council of Chalcedon?
What is: because we believe it did not clarify the mystery of the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, but rather confused the matter more.
200
When was the council of Nicaea held? How many people were there?
When is: 325 AD What is: 318 bishops and priests
300
What is the purpose of Daniel apocalyptic visions?
What is: to serve as a reminder that we must always be ready and focused on the Kingdom.
300
Which saint had a major role in fighting the heresy at the Council of Nicaea?
Who is: St. Athanasius.
300
The Roman church broke away from the unified church for many reasons. What is the one stated in the book?
What is: the role of papacy (authority of the pope).
300
Jesus Christ the prophet, priest, and king being the fulfillment of the prophecy, what did his sacrifice on the cross for us?
What is: since Christ sacrificed himself to us, there is no more need for any more sacrifice. But we still should offer up ourselves to him and honor him throughout our days, especially in Qurbana.
300
What is the word for Mother of God? What is the word for Mother of Christ?
What is Theotokos? What is Christotokos?
400
How is Jonah a type of Jesus Christ?
What is: as Christ also died and rose again in three days, and also went into Hades to preach to the departed; after Jonah went to preach to the Ninevites, the Lord saw their true change of heart and how they were seeking to turn away from their evil ways and decided not to punish them.
400
What was the issue discussed at the Council of Jerusalem?
What is: the thought that Gentiles had to be circumcised in order to be saved.
400
Why do we believe that the Orthodox faith is complete and nothing needs to be changed or added to it?
What is: because our faith is built on the foundation of Christ and his apostles.
400
Although Isaiah was sinful, he still accepted God's calling. What can we learn from Isaiah? *Answers may vary*
What is: even though we are sinners, we should still offer ourselves as a sacrifice to God, and that God will guide us when we serve him. It shouldn't be a reason that we don't listen to God (that we are sinful).
400
Which prophet prophesied the virgin birth?
Who is: Isaiah.
500
Who is part of the Levitical priesthood? Who is part of the priesthood of Melchizedek? *One correct answer is worth 250 points*
Who is: "us". The members are mere human beings who are sinners. Who is: Jesus.
500
What part of the creed was formulated as a result of the Council of Nicaea? *No points will be rewarded if the whole portion is not recited*
What is: "We believe in one God. The Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages, Light of Light; true God of true God; begotten not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made"
500
What were the 5 major locations that established as centers of our faith? *100 points awarded for each location*
What is: Jerusalem, Antioch, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople.
500
What is our responsibility during service? *Answers may vary*
What is: our responsibility is to do our best to give God our full attention and keep our minds and thoughts with him as lift our hearts up to him. We should be humble and repentant as seek to love the Lord and others.
500
What does the deacons say when telling us to bow our heads?
What is: "We bow our heads before Thee, our Lord and our God."
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