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State the verse Matthew 7:7-8
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you"
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Who said this : Fasting is like medicine; it must be practiced with purpose.
St. John Chrysostom
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Apostolic Succession what does it mean?
It means the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles have been passed down unchanged in the Orthodox Church.
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Abreviate PRAY
P - Praise, R - Repentence, A - Ask, Yeild
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New Testament Teachings on Fasting
Jesus fasted and spoke about its importance (Matthew 6:16-18, Mark 9:29).
Early Church practiced fasting (Acts 13:3).
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How is sin understood differently in Orthodox Christianity compared to Western Christianity?
Orthodoxy views sin as a sickness needing healing, while Western Christianity often sees it as inherited guilt.
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How many types of prayers do we have?
•Personal: Strengthens relationship with God.
•Family: Unity in faith.
•Intercessory: Praying for others.
•Liturgical: Prayers during Church services.
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Old Testament Examples of Fasting and change of fate.
Moses, Elijah, Daniel, David, and the people of Nineveh.
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What plays ? play in building a community of faith?
Forgiveness fosters unity and peace, helping believers reconcile and approach God’s table with a pure heart.
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Why do we Pray?
•To reflect God’s love and seek guidance.
•For inner strength to overcome challenges and temptations.
•Change Gods plan for you, gain his mercy and love.
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Why Fast? What are the three elements of true connected life with God?
Fasting disciplines the body and uplifts the spirit.
Prayer, Fasting and Meditation are all aspects of true connected life with God
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(Matthew 18:21-22) symbolizes limitless forgiveness how many times should we forgive.
70 times 7
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Canonical Fasts how many are there?
1.Nativity Fast (Dec 1-25).
2.Nineveh Fast (3 days).
3.Great Fast (40 days before Easter).
4.Apostles Fast (June 16-29).
5.Dormition Fast (Aug 1-15).
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What did St John Chrysostom state as the five body parts and its impact while fasting?
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How does the Orthodox Church stay the same across the world?
Even though churches in different countries have their own cultures, they all follow the same faith and teachings from the Apostles.