The Structure of the Bible
How is the Holy Bible divided?
Old Testament
New Testament
What is the main reason the prophets fasted?
The OT prophets fasted and prayed for Christ’s revelation and fulfillment of their prophecies.
Which day of each month do we celebrate Archangel Michael (in the Ethiopian calendar)?
12th day of each month
How many plagues were there?
10
Which book in the Holy Bible did King David write?
Psalms
How many books in the Holy Bible?
(To double your points) How many books in the Old Testament and New Testament?
Total: 81 books
OT: 46 books
NT: 35 books
What is the main reason we fast?
To celebrate the gift we have received in His birth.
What does his name mean?
Who is like God
Which mountain did God show Moses the Promised Land?
Mount Nebo
What instrument did King David play?
Harp
How is this read?
Matthew 4:1, 8
Matthew chapter 4 verse 1 and 8
When did the fast start and when will it end? How many days?
Other the Holy Bible, what other book can we find the stories and miracles of Archangel Michael?
Dersane Michael
Who were the 2 people allowed to enter the Promised Land?
Caleb and Joshua
Who was the first king for the Isralites?
King Saul
How many books did St. Paul write?
14 books, all in the NT
According to St. Yared, we should fast we our ______, _______ and _______
Eyes, mouth and ears.
Where does Archangel Michael live exactly?
Eyore
Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?
God did not permit him to enter because he struck the rock in anger instead of speaking to it which was an act of disobedience.
What was the promise God made to David?
God promised that the Messiah would come from his descendants.
We learnt that the OT and NT are divided into different sections. Name the 2 sections that only have 1 book.
1. History (The Book of Acts)
2. Prophecy (Revelations)
Fasting is incomplete alone. What are the 2 other Christian duties for our fasting to be complete.
1. Prayer
2. Alms Giving
There are 2 main celebrations for Archangel Michael. Name both and explain what exactly we celebrate on at least one of the days.
Point distribution: 150 for naming the month and day (x2 for naming both). 200 for explaining what exactly we celebrate on one of the days you mention
Sene 12 (Jun 21)
Saving Aphomia from Satan’s hand and Saint Alexander destroyed a temple of idols, built a church on the site, placed the Ark of Archangel Michael there, and celebrated with great joy.
Hidar 12 (Nov 21)
God crowned Archangel Michael with glory and mercy, making him chief of all Archangels after he led the army of Holy Angels and defeated Satan and the rebellious angels.
What does the Burning Bush symbolize?
St. Mary
Who built the first temple for God?
King David's son: King Solomon