Old vs. New
In the Old Testament, what was offered to God for the forgiveness of sins?
Animal Sacrifice
Who called Jesus the "Lamb of God"?
John the Baptist
During the Last Supper, Jesus said, "This is my _____" when blessing the bread.
Body (or Flesh)
According to the lesson, what is the first thing we must do before receiving?
Examine ourselves (or Repent)
Receiving the Eucharist without faith brings this instead of salvation.
Condemnation (or Judgement)
Old Testament sacrifices cleansed the body; what does the Eucharist cleanse?
Both the body and the soul
Where is the verse "Behold the Lamb of God" found? (Book and Chapter)
John 1:29
Who performs the blessing and prayer that changes the bread and wine?
The Priest
We must receive the Eucharist with "absolute" ________.
Faith
The Apostle Paul says if we eat unworthily, we are "guilty of sinning against" what?
The Body and Blood of the Lord
Why did John the Baptist use the specific title "Lamb of God"?
Because He would be crucified as a sacrifice (like the lambs in the Old Testament).
Finish the quote: "Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the ___ of the world."
What do we "believe and confess" about the bread and wine we receive?
That it is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
In our church, what is the specific term used to describe the Eucharist as a 'holy act' or a 'sacred channel' of God's grace?
A Sacrament (or a Mystery)
In which book of the Bible does Paul warn about "eating God's judgment"?
1 Corinthians (Chapter 11)
What is the "Central Element" of Orthodox worship today?
The Eucharist
To what "Testament" does the sacrifice of Christ’s body and blood belong?
The New Testament
True or False: Christ gave His body as a sacrifice only to save our souls.
False (It cleanses the body and the soul)
What two-step process (R & C) is required to be ready for the Eucharist?
Repent and Confess
What specific word describes the state of being "guilty of the body and blood"?
Unworthily
How does the "Lamb of God" fulfill the Old Testament animal sacrifices?
He gave His own body and blood as the final sacrifice to cleanse sin forever.
What was the ultimate physical act Christ performed for our salvation?
He was crucified on the cross
What makes the bread and wine change into the true Body and Blood?
The blessing and the prayer of the priest during Kidase (Divine Liturgy)
Why is it necessary to fulfill these steps "so that we won’t be guilty"?
To avoid receiving the Eucharist unworthily/to ensure it brings salvation
What is the consequence of eating the bread without "honoring the body of Christ"?
You are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself