The Story of Our Salvation
What did God create man in?
His own image and likeness.
Why couldn't Christ simply die from an illness or old age?
Because then He would have died as a result of illness or aging just like a lot of humans, rather than being slain for us and on our behalf.
What do we call the specific order and arrangement of the Church's prayers?
The rites.
At what age did Saint John the Short go to the wilderness of Scetis?
18 years old
What was Saint Paul's Hebrew name?
Saul. His Greek name was Paul.
What happened when Adam and Eve ate from the tree they were commanded not to eat from?
They sinned and fell, and humanity inherited the consequences of sin and a corrupted nature.
Name one reason Christ chose crucifixion instead of another form of death
The Cross was public and visible, it was a sign, Christ's bones were not broken, or it demonstrated the shame, suffering, and punishment of sin.
Why is Holy Week called "Pascha Week"?
Pascha means the Week of Crossing / Passover, referring to the Israelites crossing from slavery to freedom and, through Christ, our crossing from death to life.
Who was Saint John's spiritual father?
Abba Bimwa
How many missionary journeys did St.Paul make?
3
What were the three consequences of Adam and Eve's sin mentioned in the lesson?
Why was it important that none of Christ's bones were broken?
It fulfilled the symbolism of the Passover Lamb, whose bones were not to be broken. It also reflects that Christ is the Head of the Church and His Body remains whole.
What color covers the Church during Holy Week?
The altar curtain is also changed to black, and priests wear purple or black vestments.
Why was Saint John called "the angel"?
Because he was very humble and very obedient to his teacher, Abba Bimwa.
What happened to Paul after his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus?
He became blind, was led into Damascus, remained there for three days, and then Ananias came, prayed for him, and Paul regained his sight and was baptized.
Name five conditions that the Savior needed to fulfill.
On the Cross, did Christ's Divinity separate from His humanity? Please elaborate
No. Christ's Divinity never separated from His humanity, not even for a single moment or a twinkling of an eye.
On which day is the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist established?
Covenant Thursday.
What dangerous animal did Abba Bimwa tell Saint John to catch and bring to him?
A Hyena
What title is Saint Paul known by because he preached to the Gentiles?
The Apostle to the Gentiles.
What Old Testament event is used as a symbol of the Cross and Christ's redemption?
The Passover Lamb in Exodus 12.
According to the lesson, what happened when Christ died on the Cross?
His human spirit separated from His human body, but His Divinity did not separate from either His human body or human spirit.
What are the six parts of the Pascha prayers of each hour?
Abba Bimwa gave Saint John a dry tree branch and told him to plant and water it until it produced fruit. Why did John do it?
Because he trusted and obeyed his teacher with full faith, even though the command seemed impossible.
Who was Onesimus, and how did his life change after meeting Saint Paul?
Onesimus was a runaway slave who had stolen from his master, Philemon. After meeting Paul, he learned about Christ, believed, repented, confessed his sins, was baptized, and became a new person.