Old Testament & Prophecy
What does the Passover lamb represent in Christian theology?
Jesus Christ
Who announced to St. Mary that she would give birth to Christ?
St. Gabriel
Where was Jesus Christ born? (2 things)
In Bethlehem, and laid in a mager
Christ is fully God and fully human. What is this belief called in the Orthodox Church?
Miaphysis
Sing one mezmur/hymn related to the birth of Christ.
Any Nativity hymn
Which prophet fortold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin?
Isaiah
What virtue did St. Mary show when she accepted God’s will?
Obedience & humility
Who were the first people told that the Messiah was born?
The shepherds
Which event marks the beginning of Christ’s public ministry and the revelation of the Holy Trinity?
His baptism
What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing God?
Knowing about God is information; knowing God is lived relationship
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
How is St. Mary described as the “New Eve”?
Her obedience reversed Eve’s disobedience
What gifts did the Magi (Sebasegel) bring to Christ?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Which Gospel begins with “In the beginning was the Word”?
The Gospel of John
What role does free will play in salvation?
Humans freely cooperate with God’s grace
Which Old Testament event is often seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice?
The sacrifice of Isaac
How old was St. Mary when she gave birth to Jesus according to Church tradition?
15 years old
What sign was given to the shepherds to identify the Messiah?
A child wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger
Which apostle declared to Jesus, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”?
St. Peter
How does the Orthodox Church understand redemption as a process?
(Hint: three phrases)
I am saved, I am being saved, and I will be saved
What covenant in the Old Testament points toward the coming of Christ as Savior of all nations?
God's covenant with Abraham
Why is St. Mary referred to as the New Testament Ark of the Covenant?
Because she bore Christ, the living presence of God, just as the Ark carried God’s presence in the Old Testament.
What do gold, frankincense, and myrrh symbolize?
Gold: Christ as King
Frankincense: Christ as God (divine nature)
Myrrh: Christ’s suffering and death
Which Church Father defended the unity of Christ’s nature?
St. Cyril (Qerellos) of Alexandria
According to Church tradition, how many total creations did God create during the six days of creation?
22 creations