Our Intercessors
After confessing their faith boldly before Emperor Valerian, these two saints were beheaded on September 14, 258 AD.
St. Justina and St. Cyprian
This title reminds us that the Bible shows us the right way to live, like two deacons holding candles beside the Gospel during Liturgy.
The Bible is our Light
What does “Divine inspiration” means in writing the Bible
God guiding human writers through the Holy Spirit
What does it mean to be a witness to Jesus Christ?
to know Him, experience His love, and testify to what He is doing in our lives, in the Church, and in the world
St. Justina defeated Cyprian’s spells not through force, but through this powerful combination that revealed the authority of Christ.
prayer and the sign of the Cross
According to St. John Chrysostom, by reading Scripture we can correct false ideas, grow in understanding, and be comforted. This shows that the Bible acts as our ______.
our Law
If the Bible wasn’t written word for word by God, how did God work through each writer’s own abilities and style?
by using their human gifts, talents, and writing style to communicate His truth
According to 1 John 1:3, why should we be witnesses to Christ?
so that people who don’t know the Bible can see what it means to be Christian through our lives?
After witnessing God’s power through St. Justina, Cyprian took this symbolic action to show his full repentance and new faith in Christ.
burning his books of magic
This description compares the Bible to a roadmap that helps guide us through every season of life — good or bad.
our Route?
What does it mean that the Bible is infallible?
that the Bible is completely true, without any error, and proven by its unity and fulfilled prophecies
How can reading the Bible change the way we respond to situations in our lives?
it helps us live out God’s stories and change our default reactions to be more like Christ
The saints’ intercession helps point us to Christ, but there is only one person whose intercession reconciles us with God. Who is that person, and what makes His intercession unique?
Jesus Christ, whose intercession is atoning and perfect because He gave Himself as a ransom for all
What does it mean that the Bible is our comfort?
Every time we read the Bible, we are reminded of God’s love and can find peace in it. Which title fits this idea?
The Bible has one problem, one theme, one person, and one goal. Can you name all four?
sin, salvation, Christ, and glorifying God
What does it mean to be a living Bible in the world today?
to live in a way that reflects God’s Word through our actions, showing His love to others
Jesus Christ, whose intercession is atoning and perfect because He gave Himself as a ransom for all?
supplicatory intercession (to ask or entreat in prayer)
What is one of the suggested ways to apply this lesson and What is the purpose of doing this?
spend 10–20 minutes a day reading Scripture and writing down questions to bring to Abouna or your parents to grow in understanding of God’s Word and live by it
Which elder doubted the prophecy that a virgin would give birth, lived nearly 300 years waiting for the Messiah, and finally held baby Jesus in the temple saying, “My eyes have seen Your salvation”?
Simeon the Elder
Some people think they are too young or unqualified to be witnesses to Christ. What does this lesson teach about that?
that there is no age or qualification needed—witnessing is about living in alignment with God’s Word?