Jesus in the Great Lent
on what Jesus entered Jerusalem on the palm Sunday?
young Donkey
What does the word Hosanna mean?
Save us, saviour, salvation
What do we, Ethiopian Orthodox, call the Great Lent?
Abiy Tsome
How often should people pray during the Great Lent?
Daily (morning & night)
What is the meaning of pool of Siloam
sent
Why did Jesus fast? And how many days did he fast?
To teach us how to fast and the importance of it
Jesus fasted for 40 days
Who were the two disciples sent to retrieve the donkey and colt?
Peter and John
How long does the Great Lent last?
about 55 days
What should we do with scripture during that fast?
Read and apply it to our lives
The blind man was blind for how long?
Since he was born.
where did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman?
At the well
Why were Palm branches chosen?
PLUS 50: What were the other branches?
They represent joy and peace and even if fire were to touch the branches, the fire wouldn’t consume them.
There was only one other branch and it was an olive branch.
What are the final 6 days of the Great Lent called?
Holy week (Himamat)
Why is it important to understand our faith during the fast?
So it doesn't feel like you're doing this without purpose
Why did no one like the Samaritan woman?
Because she was a sinner.
how did Jesus heal the blind man?
He split on the ground to make clay, and he put it on his eyes
Who were the people who declared they wanted to crucify our Lord?
Those same people who laid branches and their clothes down for Him
What are we required to abstain from during the Great Lent?
All animal products (meat, dairy, eggs)
What church activity should we attend more to during the fast?
Liturgy
Who spoke to the blind man after gaining his sight?
The Pharisees
Why did the Samaritan women did not want to give water to Jesus?
Because he was Jewish and she was Samaritan
What does God want to give us through His entrance?
Everlasting life, whether we have performed good/bad deeds.
which week is not counted in the 40 days of Lent?
First week (Preparation week)
Last week (Holy week)
What is the overall goal of spiritual focus during the Great Lent?
To grow closer to God
What is the name of the pool for the paralyzed man?
Bethesda