Words on the Cross
What did Jesus' resurrection on the third day provide for us?
The hope of resurrection
"For the wages of sin is __________." (Romans 6:23)
death
Which heresy did St. Shenouda the Archimandrite work to fight?
Nestorius = Saint Mary was the Mother of Christ not of God
How many stations are included in the procession?
Where did God set the first boundary in the Bible?
Genesis
Which role of Christ is proven by Him being the awaited Messiah foretold by the prophets?
Teacher
Name the three categories of animals used for sacrifices
1. Herd animals
2. Flock animals
3. Birds
According to the source, why was the Savior required to be "without sin"?
One who is under the sentence of death cannot save another
The Procession of the Cross is celebrated on:
Palm Sunday and the two Feasts of the Cross
(T/F) The boundaries in your life cannot be set by anyone except you.
True
Why does the Church refer to one of the thieves as the "right-hand thief"?
Because of his repentance and faith placing him among the sheep
The sacrifice of Christ was offered __________ for all.
once
When do we commemorate Saint Shenouda? (TWO ANSWERS, NAME BOTH)
7th of Epep (July 14) & 1st of Kiakh (December 10)
Which group focuses on God the Father, St. Mary, and the Archangels?
Story of Salvation & Servants of Salvation
The level of balance we aim to reach when forming boundaries is described as:
Healthy boundaries
According to the sixth word, what was the "price" at which the Lord was able to purchase us?
His own life and blood
Why did the person place his hand on the head of the sacrifice?
To confess his sins and symbolize their transfer to the innocent sacrifice, pointing to Christ bearing our sins
How does the source define "sanctification" in the context of the Cross?
Consecration, dedication, and setting a person apart for God
Which station reminds us that the Cross is the narrow gate?
Before the Northern Door
Boundaries can provide protection from: (NAME THREE ANSWERS)
Psychological harm, Peer pressure, & Spiritual deception
According to the text, what are THREE things that the phrase "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" mean?
1. That Jesus was truly suffering in the flesh
2. That the Father permitted Him to bear the consequences of sin
3. That Jesus was praying using the words of Psalm 22
According to the lesson, why could the blood of bulls and goats not permanently remove sin?
Because it only symbolized redemption; only the blood of Jesus Christ, offered once for all, provides eternal redemption and cleanses from sin
When Saint Pigol saw Saint Shenouda, he prophesied saying, “You bless me, my child, for you will be a _______ for many people”
Father
What does the Church teach us at the Main Sanctuary about the Cross?
The sanctuary symbolizes heaven, its door is the gate of heaven, and the Cross is the key to entering heaven.
Classify each as HEALTHY, DISTANCING, or INTRUSION:
1. “I do not allow myself to feel emotion at all”
2. “I organize my time according to my priorities”
3. “People’s opinions are important and my decisions depend on them”
1. Distancing
2. Healthy
3. Intrusion