Old Testament
Name 3 titles of Jesus in the OT.
Immanuel, King of peace, Wonderful, Mighty God
Which sacrament is equivalent to circumcision?
Baptism
Which year was Jesus born?
4 B.C.
What gifts did the wise men offer Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
How did Joseph know to take the child and go to Egypt?
An angel told him in a dream.
Which book says "out of Egypt I called My son "?
Hosea 11:1
After How many days does an infants get baptised?
40 days for boys & 80 days for girls
What is the date of Jesus' birth?
Unknown
Which book talks about the events of circumcision most?
Book of Luke
Who did Virgin Mary meet in the temple?
Simeon & Anna
Who was the 1st person to be circumcised in the bible?
Abraham
Can the child be baptised immediately after birth?
Yes, in emergency cases.
Which Ecumenical Council set the date of Christmas celebration?
Council of Nicaea
Why was Simeon abnormally old?
Because he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
How long was Anna a widow?
84 years
Who gets circumcised, boys, girls or both as per the law of Moses?
Boys only
In baptism we receive the Holy Spirit. True or False?
No, In the Sacrament of Confirmation (Myron)
When was Christmas celebrated in the 4th century on the Coptic and the Western calendar in use at that time?
29 Kiahk / 25 December
What did Virgin Mary offer in the temple when they went for circumcision?
A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons
How did Simeon know to go to the temple at the time Virgin Mary was their?
By the Spirit
After how many days does an infant get circumcised as per the law of Moses?
8 days
How many sacraments does a child receive on the day of baptism?
3. Baptism, Myron & Eucharist.
When will the Coptic church celebrate Christmas on 2100 A.D. on the Gregorian calendar?
8 January
Did Simeon tell Virgin Mary good news?
No, he said that a sword will pierce through her own soul.
After how many days after his birth did Jesus get his name?
8 days