CITY OF REPENTANCE
Who are Cain and Abel's parents?
ADAM AND EVE
How was Elijah taken to heaven?
In a fiery chariot
What does humility mean?
Humility means to be humble, to put others before you, to thank God for His grace and really know that whatever you have or however you are is all a gift from Him. Being humble is to know that without God we can’t do anything, but with God we can do everything.
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Explain the meaning of Service?
Service is a way to tell people about God without speaking to them about Him.
Servants they see our actions and want to know more about our loving God who fills our hearts with love to others.
What is Hope?
Hope is a feeling that everything will work out for the best.
Hope is trust in God’s promise.
Hope doesn’t depend on how good or bad we are but it is a trust in God’s love and grace.
Hope is the opposite of despair.
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Why did Cain kill Abel?
Cain brought a sacrifice of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought a sacrifice of the best sheep he had. God accepted Abel’s sacrifice but did not accept Cain’s sacrifice.
What did Elisha instruct Naaman do to get healed?
“Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean.” So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of Elisha; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
Who was humble in the story of the Pharisee and tax collector? How?
The Tax collector was humble, and the Pharisee was not since he judged the tax collector and said to God that he does not want to be like him.
God accepted the tax collector and not the Pharisee.
Give three examples of service in church.
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How do we apply hope to our faith?
We as Coptic Orthodox Christians, know that we are sinners and live to love and repent and we live with unshaken hope in His mercy that with God’s grace we will be with Him in eternal life, not because we deserve it but because we have Hope in His mercy and trust in His promises.
What was the Consequence of Cain's sin?
“The consequence of your sin is that no matter how hard you work, the fields won’t give you any crops as they used to, and you will spend your life running away from one place to another.”
What was Elisha’s reaction when Naaman told him to accept his gifts?
Elisha said, “I thank my Lord I have everything I need, I will not take from your gifts.” and he refused.
What was the name of the king who tortured Christians during the time Jesus was born?
King Herod
What did the foolish man do that made God upset?
Who was Ezra?
He was a God fearing man named Ezra. Ezra was a priest and a scribe (He wrote the Holy books, and put together most of the old testament)
What did Jesus tell peter he was going to do? And how did Peter show Repentance?
Then Jesus said: “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”
Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me 3 times.”So Peter went out and wept bitterly. Jesus accepted the repentance of Peter.
What was Gehazi’s reaction when Naaman told Elisha to accept his gifts?
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, said to himself, if Elisha doesn’t want it I do.”
Gehazi lied and said, “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, I just got visitors and I changed my mind please give me some clothes and silver.’”
Give the example from the lesson that shows how the good king was humble.
The Last supper when Jesus washed the disciples feet.
Who was the disciple that was involved in this story of Tabitha?
St. Peter
Explain how Ezra had hope? How did this benefit him and the people of Israel?
Ezra had hope that one day they’ll return back to Jerusalem, he always prayed for that day to come. He lived by the word of God and had the hope of teaching the people God’s word.
What does 1 John 1:9 state?
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
What was Gehazi’s punishment?
leprosy of Naaman came upon him and his family forever
Explain the difference between the two kings. Who were they and their role?
1. King Herod, he killed Christians and tried to stop the spread of Christianity. He used his power to torture people, the other used His power to help and heal people.
2. God is the second king, One wanted everybody to serve him and give him glory, the other said I came not be served but to serve.
Summarize the story of Tabitha. What was so special about this story that shows God power?
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Explain the difference between Ezra and Judas. Who had hope and who didn't? Explain.
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Apply Hope to our current situation with COVID-19 :)
Judas lost hope in God and did not have hope that he could be saved by God so this lead to him taking his own life and leading to punishment.
Ezra had hope that God would save him and his people. As a result God answered his prayers since he had hope
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