Lesson 1 - The Holy Cross
What are the two aspects of the Cross?
Joy (salvation and resurrection) and suffering (endurance and sacrifice)
Which qualification was NOT required of the Savior?
A. Human B. Infinite C. Wealthy D. SinlessWealthy
Why does the Coptic Orthodox Church honor the Holy Cross?
Because it is the means by which heaven and earth were reconciled, and through it our Lord Jesus Christ restored humanity and delivered us from the captivity of the enemy (Satan).
How many epistles did St. Paul write?
14
Then one of the _________ asked Him to eat with him.
Pharisees
Why couldn't God simply ignore humanity's sin?
Because God is both just and merciful. Sin required justice, so Christ took our punishment.
Christ's death was unique because it was:
Offered willingly for humanity
During which three occasions is the Procession of the Cross celebrated?
The Feast of the Cross on Thoout 17 (September 27), the Feast of the Cross on Paremhotep 10 (March 19), and Palm Sunday.
Where is modern-day Colossae located?
Turkey
and began to wash His feet with tears, and wiped them with the ________ and kissed His feet, and anointed them with the
hairs of her head
Name the four characteristics Jesus needed to have to save us.
1. Human
2. Able to die
3. Unlimited (God)
4. Without sin
Which Old Testament event foreshadowed Christ being lifted up on the Cross?
The Bronze Serpent
Fill in the blanks
"Through His ________, and His holy ____________, He restored man once again to the __________."
Cross, Resurrection, Paradise.
“Christ is ___ and in ____” Colossians __:__
All, All, 3, 11
This man, if He were a __________, would have known who and what manner of woman this is who touched Him, for she is a ________."
prophet; sinner
What does making the sign of the Cross remind us of?
1. The Holy Trinity
2. The Incarnation
3. Christ's sacrifice
4. Our faith in Him
Why did Jesus not die by beheading?
He wanted to preserve the unity of His Body, the Church.
What are the three main categories of the twelve stations?
Answer:
1. The Story of Salvation & Servants of Salvation
2. Icons of Salvation
3. The Sanctuary of the Church
What does the Greek word Gnosis mean?
Knowledge
When I realize my many ______ deeds, and the thought of that _____ ______ comes to my heart, a tremble takes hold of me, and take refuge in
Wicked; awesome judgement
Why did God choose the Cross specifically? (3 reasons)
1. To remove the curse of sin
2. To bear the sentence of death
3. To shed His blood for forgiveness
In which sacrament do we unite with Christ's Body and Blood?
Eucharist
According to the lesson, what cross did the Apostles carry?
The cross of preaching to witness to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Why were the judaizers’ claims problematic (Get at least one; getting both is an extra 100 points)?
Suggests Christ’s sacrifice was incomplete & Turn salvation into something we earn
Give me, O Lord, many fountains of _______, as You gave, in the past, the sinful woman. Make me worthy to wash Your feet which liberated me from the ______ ___ ____________
tears; path of Salvation