Books of the Bible
How many books are there in the Old Testament
39
"Behold, this is our ___; we have waited for Him, and He will ____ us." Isaiah 25:9
"God" & "save"
Who is a Martyr?
A person who confesses his faith and dies for it
What are the 3 jobs David had during his life?
Shepard, poet, king
Which Empire started paving roads and how did it help the disciples?
The Romans began to pave roads which made it easier for the disciples to travel and preach
What is the order of the first 5 books?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deutronomy
"And let us not grow ____ while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not ___ heart". Galatians 6:9
"weary" & "lose"
What is the Coptic word for martyr?
Martyroc
What was David often called?
"The sweet psalmist of Israel"
What is a parable and which 2 messages do they often have?
A simple story that Jesus made up to talk about the Second Coming or Heaven
What are the 5 major Prophets' books?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
"In the beginning, God...."
Genesis 1:1
"... created the heaven and the earth"
What is the Coptic New Year called?
(2 answers)
The New Year of the Martyrs or El-Nayrouz
Which group of people wanted to attack the Israelites and how many days did they threaten them?
The Philistines for 40 days
Which 3 characters are examples of those who helped us receive Jesus
St Mary, St Joseph the Carpenter, and St John the Baptist
What are the Historical Books of the Old Testament?
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
"You have come to me with a ____, with a ____, and with a ______. But I come to you in the name of Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of ____, whom you have defied." Samuel 17:45
"Sword", "spear", "javelin", "Israel".
True or false:
The Church ONLY celebrates feasts for saints when its their departure to Heaven
False; the Church also celebrates the relocation of their relics and the consecration of their churches
What was the first thing David did after he became king?
He found the ark of the covenant and returned it to its place in the tabernacle
The Greek king Ptolemy the second appointed __ Jewish elders to translate the Old Testament from Hebrew to Greek
72
What is the order of the first 17 books of the Old Testament
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
Which parable is this verse talking about and what book is it found in?
"‘Well done, good and faithful servant; You were faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."
The Parable of the Talents in the book of Matthew
What does it mean to ask for the martyrs' or saints' intercessions?
We are NOT worshipping them, but we are asking them to pray to God on our behalf
Why did David hide in a cave and what was it called?
Adullam because King Saul wanted to kill him after his victory over Goliath
What are the 3 traits that differ humans from God's other creations?
We were created with the breath of life, we are made in God's image, and we have free will