Old Testament
What was Moses instructed to put on a pole to save the isrealites who were bitten by snakes?
A bronze serpent
What does "Hosanna" mean?
"Save us"
What do the four directions of the cross (north, south, east, and west) tell us?
Salvation is for the whole world
"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be _________" (John 3:14)
"lifted up"
The Lord Jesus Christ chose to die on the Cross willingly.
True!
What does the bronze serpent symbolize from the new testament?
The Cross
When does the the Procession of the Cross happen every year? (3 feasts)
2 Feasts of the Cross and Palm Sunday
How could people tell it was Jesus when He rose on the third day? (physically)
by the marks of His nails and the piercing on his side
"That whoever _____ in Him should not perish but have ______ life." (John 3:15)
"believes", "eternal"
People who looked at the bronze serpent were healed because they could heal themselves.
False. People could not heal themselves so God gave them a way.
What did God do when the Israelites were thristy?
He gave them water from a rock
What do the palm branches and flowers decorating the cross during the procession symbolize?
Victory, honor, and joy
Why was it important for Jesus to be crucified high up in a public place?
so everyone would be certain it was Jesus who died and rose
"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him ____ himself, and take up his _____ (Matthew 16:24)
"deny", "Cross"
The Procession of the Cross reminds us that the Cross is at the center of our lives.
True!
What are the consequences of sin? (two)
Death/seperation from God and corrupted human nature
The third Icon is Archangel Gabriel, how does he connect to the Cross?
Angel who announced Jesus Christ's birth to St. Mary
Why did Jesus want his body to remain whole, without any bones being broken?
To show the complete unity between the Church and Christ
"...without the shedding of _____ , there is no ________" (Hebrews 9:22)
"blood", "remission"
The bronze serpent had poison in it, like a real serpent.
False. The bronze serpent had the form of the serpent but no poison.
What are three similarities between the bronze serpoent and the cross?
- lifted up high, give life, without poison
The 8th Icon is St. Anthony, how does he connect to the Cross?
"Father of Monks", he teaches us to give our lives to God.
Why did God choose crucifixion if it is the most painful punishment?
He willingly suffered to save us, to show us how much He loves us.
"And the ____ became flesh and dwelt ______ us." (John 1:14)
"Word", "among"
"Whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ will perish."
False! Whoever believes in the Lord will NOT perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:15)