Yet in All These Things We are More than Conquerors...
This New Testament book states, "Without shedding of blood there is no remission."
What is Hebrews 9:22?
This person sought St. Pauls' counsel about the problems in Colossae.
Who is Epaphras?
This Old Testament sacrifice foreshadowed Christ by requiring that no bones be broken.
What is the Passover Lamb?
This additional verse is changed after the Gospel Response at each station.
What is "Through His Cross, and His holy Resurrection, He restored man once again to Paradise"?
Christians should value this more than earthly success.
What is eternal life/heavenly treasures/communion with Christ?
The goal of gaining knowledge is this.
What is to know God and grow spiritually?
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are ______."
What is above?
Besides forgiveness, name two other blessings of the Cross.
What is purification, sanctification, abiding in Christ, eternal life?
These false teachers promoted the worship of angels.
What is the Gnostics?
Christ's death is considered an offering instead of simply a death because...
What is because Christ offered Himself willingly for humanity's redemption?
These two groups participated in Christ's crucifixion.
This is one sign that a person's heart is becoming attached to earthly things.
What is: constant focus on possessions, seeking popularity, neglecting prayer, loving temporary pleasures above God?
Name two sources from which Christians should gain spiritual knowledge.
What are: Holy Scripture, the Church, prayer, the Fathers, the Holy Spirit's guidance?
"Put on ______, which is the bond of perfection."
Explain why Christ became a curse for us.
What is because He willingly accepted the curse that belonged to us, fulfilling Galatians 3:13?
According to Colossians, believers should beware of empty philosophy because...
What is because philosophy based on human reasoning can replace dependence on Christ?
Name three reasons Christ did not die by another method (other than crucifixion).
What are: because stoning would break His bones, burning would obscure the bodily Resurrection, beheading would separate the Head from the Body, natural death would not clearly show substitutionary sacrifice?
The Church stops at icons instead of walking straight through the church because...
What is because each icon teaches a specific part of God's plan of salvation and points believers toward Christ?
Give two ways heavenly desires influence everyday decision-making.
What are: choosing holiness over popularity, making decisions based on eternity, serving others, living with self-control?
Explain why true knowledge should always produce obedience.
What is because genuine knowledge changes how a believer lives, not merely what they know?
"Your life is hidden with Christ in ______."
Wearing a cross differs from merely wearing jewelry because...
What is a cross is an open confession of faith, reminding believers of Christ's sacrifice and their belonging to Him?
Explain how Colossians presents Christ as completely sufficient for salvation.
What is by teaching that Christ alone is: Creator, Head of the Church, Source of wisdom, Source of salvation, Source of perfection?
Compare the Bronze Serpent with Christ by giving three similarities.
What are: both were lifted up, looking in faith brought life/healing, both were available to all, both overcame the effects of death?
Explain the symbolism of the sanctuary door during the procession.
What is the sanctuary door represents the gate of heaven, opened through Christ's Cross?
Scripture repeatedly encourages believers to store treasures in heaven because...
What is because earthly treasures pass away, while heavenly treasures remain forever?
Contrast information with wisdom.
What is information fills the mind; wisdom transforms the life and leads to righteous living?
"Continue earnestly in ______, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving."
What is prayer?
Give five ways the Cross continues to affect the daily life of every Orthodox Christian.
What are: making the sign of the cross, beginning prayers with the cross, wearing a cross, receiving blessings in the sacraments, blessing food, church architecture, liturgical worship, public confession of faith?
Explain how both Jewish legalism and Greek philosophy ultimately reduce Christ's central role.
What is both systems added something to Christ - the Judaizers added the law, while the Gnostics added philosophy and secret knowledge. St. Paul teaches that Christ alone is completely sufficient?
According to St. Athanasius, explain how Christ's crucifixion defeated Satan in his own domain.
What is St. Athanasius teaches that Christ died in the air, where Satan exercised influence. By dying on the Cross, Christ case down Satan, purified the air, and opened the way to heaven for humanity?
Explain how every stop in the procession ultimately directs the worshipper back to Christ.
What is each station highlights a person, event, or symbols that participates in God's plan, but every reading ultimately points to Christ's saving work accomplished through His Cross and Resurrection?
Explain how heavenly desires transform a Christian's priorities, relationships, and future goals.
What is: heavenly desires reshape: priorities (God before self), relationships (love, forgiveness, service), goals (eternal life over earthly success), daily choices (obedience over convenience)?
Explain why spiritual knowledge requires both humility and repentance to bear fruit.
What is knowledge without humility leads to pride, while repentance softens the heart so knowledge becomes wisdom, obedience, and holiness?
"He is the image of the invisible God, the ______ over all creation."
What is firstborn?