Books in the Bible
What is the first book in the New Testament?
Matthew
Which king built the first temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
What event describes the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles in tongues of fire?
Pentecost
Who founded the Coptic Church?
St. Mark
What hour died Jesus die?
9th hour (3 pm)
Which book tells the story of Samson?
Judges
Who was the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
Which final plague caused Pharaoh to finally let the Israelites leave Egypt?
Death of the Firstborn
Who is known as the first hermit?
St. Paul
What was St. Luke's profession?
A physician
Where is the longest chapter in the Bible located?
Who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus?
St. Joseph of Arimathea
What event reveals Christ’s glory on a mountain and who was present?
The Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah
Do you know your church?
Not including St. Mary, we have 3 curtains and altars named after 3 saints. Who are they?(Hint: Middle, Left (Men's) , Right (Women's)
Middle- St. Philopateer
Left- Pope Kyrillos
Right- St. Demiana
What prophecy does the Coptic Church read during the 12th hour of Good Friday?
Lamentations of Jeremiah
Which Old Testament book is often referred to as the "Fifth Gospel" ?
Isaiah
Which prophet rebuked David after his sin with Bathsheba?
Nathan
What event describes the moment when God confused human language and scattered the nations across the earth?
The Tower of Babel
Who documented St. Anthony's life and teachings?
St. Athanasius
What times do the 1st, 3rd, and 6th hour resemble respectively? (Hint: ___ AM or ___ PM)
6 am, 9 am, 12 pm
What is the shortest book in the Bible? (Hint: it has number in it)
2nd John (13 verses)
Which man fell from a window and died during Paul’s long sermon, then was restored to life?
Eutychus
During the event involving Elijah calling fire from heaven to consume a drenched sacrifice on Mount Carmel, who was he competing against?
The prophets of Baal
During the Commemoration of Saints we say 3 St. Gregory's? Who are the 3?
St. Gregory the Theologian, St. Gregory the Wonderworker, St. Gregory the Armenian
What is the reasoning for saying "Kyrie Eleyson" 41 times during each hour? (Hint what does the number 41 resemble)
39 lashes
1 crown of thorn
1 spear in his side