The Bible in the Orthodox Faith
True or false: In Orthodoxy, the Bible should only be interpreted according to whatever it personally means to you.
False
I interpreted Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine.
Joseph
In what river was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
What sign did God place in the sky as a sign of His covenant with Noah?
The rainbow
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist
Orthodox Christians believe Scripture contains human words but was written under whose inspiration?
The Holy Spirit
I asked God for wisdom rather than riches or a long life.
What Old Testament figures appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration?
Moses & Elijah
Who succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelites and led them into the Promised Land?
Joshua
Which apostle had been a tax collector before following Jesus?
Matthew
What three things should guide an Orthodox Christian's understanding of Scripture:?
Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Church
I said, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears,”
Samuel
Before raising Lazarus, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the _____.”
Life
Which judge defeated the Midianites after God reduced his army to only 300 men?
Gideon
Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles?
Matthias
What is the difference between Jesus as the Word of God and the Bible as the Word of God?
Jesus is the living Word of God; Scripture is the written Word of God.
I challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elijah
Which Gospel begins by describing Jesus as “the Word”?
John
Which prophet confronted King David after David's sin involving Bathsheba and Uriah?
Nathan
On the road to what city did Saul encounter the risen Christ?
Damascus
What is the name of the scripture we read during liturgy that is always from the book of acts?
Praxis
I was a Syrian military commander who was healed of leprosy after washing seven times in the Jordan River.
Naaman
Which disciple recognized Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God” when Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”
Peter
Which three young men were thrown into a fiery furnace after refusing to worship King Nebuchadnezzar's golden image?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
In Acts, what married couple died after lying about the money they received from selling property?
Ananias and Sapphira