The Rod of Moses
What did the Rod of Moses symbolize?
The Cross
TRUE OR FALSE
Jesus rose on Sunday morning while the tomb was shut
TRUE!
How many Sacraments are there?
7 Sacraments
Where was Saint Theognatsta convent located near?
Near Rome
What was the name of Saint Paul's Friend?
Onesimus
How long were the people of Israel slaves in Egypt?
About 430 Years!
What did God created Adam and Eve in?
a) His House
b) His Image
c) His Garden
d) His Kingdom
His Image
Why is the Cross seen everywhere in the church?
The Cross is a source of power, love and pride
What did the King see in the sky that helped him?
A large bright Cross
What did Onesimus do after listening to Saint Paul?
He believed in the Lord Jesus,Confessed hos sins, and was baptized.
What did God provide to the Israelites during the day and night to get them out of Egypt?
A Pillar of Clouds during the day and a Pillar of Fire during the night.
What happened after Adam & Eve disobeyed God?
They were kicked out of the Garden
What happened after some receives the Sacrament of Baptisim?
They receive the Sacrament of Chrismation, where abouna anoints them with the Holy maroon.
What happened while the King and his army were hunting?
A dark cloud appeared in the sky and covered them. They became scared and lost their way home.
What did Saint Paul promise to do for Onesimus?
He promised to return the money Onesimus had stolen back to Philemon.
Why did God send an angled and move the pillar of Clouds behind the Israelites when Pharaoh's army was chasing?
To separate the Israelites from Pharaoh's army and give them enough time to cross the red sea.
What did Adam and Eve's children (us) inherit because they disobeyed God?
Sin and its consequences
Name all 7 Sacraments
Baptism,Chrismation,Repentance & Confession,Eucharist (Communion) , Unction of the sick, Holy Matrimony (Marriage) and Priesthood
What lesson does the story of Saint Theognosta teach us?
Hard times in someones life can turn into a great blessing.
Why is Saint Paul called a "Peacemaker" in the story?
Because he helped Onesimus repent and encourage Philemon to forgive him and accept him as a brother.
How does the Rod of Moses remind us of the Cross?
The Rod of Moses was used to save the Israelites out of Egypt while the Cross reminds us that Jesus saves us from sin and death.
In the story it says "Their nature became corrupted" what does that mean?
We became separated from God and could not live with Him like before
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"But God forbid that I should boast except in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ" ______ __:__
Galatians 6:14
What happened to Saint Theognosta at the the end of the story, and why is the day important?
She became sick and departed to Heaven on the 17th day of the Coptic month of Tout, which is the same day as the feast of the Cross.
What is the main lesson shown by Saint Paul and Onesimus?
We should forgive people when they repent,accept them and live in peace.