A Gift from God
“May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
What is the memory verse for this lesson?
“And in this place I will give peace” (Haggai 2:9)
What is the memory verse of this lesson?
“live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Corinthians 13:11)
What is the memory verse of this lesson?
“Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)
Who were St. Paul and St. Silas and where did they go?
St. Paul and St. Silas were two apostles of Jesus Christ and were called to preach to the people of Philippi.
What relation is there between the Church and peace?
Our Coptic Orthodox Church has beautiful Sacraments that teach us how to live in peace which makes us happy all the time.
Who was David and what was he known for?
David was a shepherd, and he played the harp and sang beautiful praises. From a young age, he learned to help and serve others and was known for fighting Goliath and winning.
What is God's plan for a family?
Family should be between a man and a woman, husband and wife, and their children.
What does the story of St. Paul and St. Silas in jail in Philippi teach us?
Their story teaches us that we should be at peace because our Lord Jesus Christ is always with us.
How many Sacraments do we have in our Church and what is the split between them?
We have 7 Sacraments 4 of which everyone receives and 3 that are granted by the Holy Spirit.
Who was Saul and what was his problem?
Saul was the King and was jealous of David and all the attention he was getting and wanted to hurt him.
What Sacrament do you receive when you decide to start a family?
The Sacrament of Matrimony.
What happened to St. Paul and St. Silas and why?
St. Paul and St. Silas were both thrown into prison for spreading the word of God and baptizing many people in His name.
What are the three Sacraments that give us peace but are not needed to go to heaven, explained?
First is Unction of the Sick where the priest prays on you and anoints you with oil when sick.
Second is Matrimony when a groom and bride unites to become on body through the Holy Spirit.
Third is Priesthood without this Sacrament our church would not be able to perform.
What does the story of David and Saul teach us and relate to peace?
The story of David forgiving Saul teaches us that when we love one another we have peace.
How did God allow for His creation to be cared for?
By creating mankind, Adam and Eve equally.
There was an earthquake that broke the chains of all the prisoners worrying the guard if they'd escape. St. Paul told the guard that no one would escape which made the man realize the power of God and invite St. Paul and St. Silas to his home and get baptized.
What are the 4 Sacraments everyone MUST receive, with a brief explanation of what the sacrament is?
First is Baptism in which we are cleansed of the first sin of Adam and become Christians.
Second is Confirmation where the priest anoints our body with Holy Myron 36 times to receive the Holy Spirit.
Third is the Holy Eucharist when we receive the Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in us.
Fourth is Repentance and Confession asking God to forgive us and reunite ourselves with Him.
What did David do to King Saul and his soldiers, in chronological order?
David first hid from Saul and his 3,000 men in the wilderness, then when he saw that Saul was near and asleep told Abishai to take his spear and jug of water to prove to Saul that they were there and chose not to hurt him because this is God's commandment. David then stood on a mountain close to where they were sleeping and called Abner’s name asking how he couldn't watch Saul as he slept. Saul was then sad that he tried to hurt David and promised not to hurt him again.
What makes love in marriage different than any other relationship?
Marriage should be forever, Marriage can only be between a man and a woman, and Marriage should glorify God.