Prophecies & Promises
God’s promise for a Savior is written and prophesied by which prophets in the Old Testament?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Micah.
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us.
Who announced the news of Christ’s birth to St. Mary?
Archangel Gabriel.
During the month of Kiahk, all Sunday Gospels come from which book and chapter?
The Gospel of Luke, chapter 1.
How many days is the Nativity Fast?
43 days
Which prophet said, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son”?
Isaiah.
Why did God become man?
To restore humanity to its first estate and bring salvation
what did the angels say to the shepherds
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men
The Gospel reading for the Feast of the Nativity comes from which book?
The Gospel of Matthew. ch 2 1-12
What do the 40 days of the fast represent?
Moses fasting 40 days to receive the Commandments.
Which Old Testament figure foreshadowed Christ’s coming by fasting 40 days
Moses.
Why was the Incarnation necessary for humanity?
So humanity could know God personally and be saved.
Who brought gifts and what were they
gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Child Jesus?
The Wise Men
What is the theme of the 1st Sunday of Kiahk?
The Annunciation of St. John the Baptist.
What do the extra 3 days of the fast commemorate?
moving the Mokattam Mountain.
Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What two natures were united in Christ “without confusion
The divine nature and the human nature.
how old was Jesus when the three wise men visted him
two years old
What is the theme of the 3rd Sunday of Kiahk?
Visitation of St. Mary to Elizabeth.
On what Coptic date does the Nativity Fast end?
29th of Kiahk.
Which prophet described Christ as the “Sun of Righteousness”
Malachi.
What does “Incarnation” mean?
God the Son became fully human, taking flesh from the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit.
What is celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Kiahk?
Birth of St. John the Baptist.