What are two types of witnesses described in the Bible?
1. Eyewitnesses
2. Witnessing by faith
100
Where was Joseph born and what does his name mean?
Joseph was born in Paddan Aram.
His name means "God will increase".
100
Who strengthened the faith of the Israeli people at the Jordan River?
Joshua
100
Can the Artist who draws the icons be an unbeliever? Why or why not?
No. The artist who draws an icon should have a unity with God, and should be designing the icon based on meditation on the word of God, His love, and salvation.
100
What tribe was St. Mark from?
Levi
200
Define the 'Ancestral sin' and 'Personal sin'
1. Ancestral sin - the natural sin people are born with, which was inherited from Adam
2. Personal sin - the sins that people commit every day
200
What was the name of Joseph's wife?
Asenath.
200
To whom did Jesus say, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?"
Mary & Martha
200
How many months are in the Coptic calendar? How many days are in each month in the Coptic calendar?
There are 13 months in the Coptic calendar. 12 of those months have 30 days, and the month of Nasie is only 5 or 6 days long.
200
In the parable of the Vinedressers, what does the vineyard represent?
It represents the church of the Old Testament
300
Complete the verse and give the reference: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may _________ and __________"
see your good works / glorify your Father in heaven / Matthew 5:16
300
Name three similarities between Jesus and Joseph
Options:
-Both Born in the land of Canaan
-Both Sold by Judas
-Jesus started his ministry at 30 years old. Joseph became first minister and second man in Egypt at 30 years old.
-Joseph was stripped from his colored coat. Jesus was stripped of his garments.
-Jesus met with his disciples after the resurrection and forgave them. Joseph met with his brothers after ruling Egypt and forgave them.
-Jesus saved the world. Joseph saved Egypt from famine.
300
Complete the verse: St. Paul said, "For we walk by _____, not by ______"
Faith / Sight
300
Identify the theme and chronology in the calendar of these three months: Tout, Kiahk, and Nasie.
1. Tout - first month, theme is 'The love of God the Father'
2. Kiahk - fourth month, theme is 'The Savior was incarnated and became one of His people'
3. Nasie - last month, theme is 'The second coming'
300
State 3 miracles in the Book of St. Mark that showed Jesus' authority over evil spirits
1. The man inside the synagogue
2. The man with legion
3. The Daughter of the Greek woman
4. The deaf and mute child
400
Many were threatened by the disciples' evangelism, and they faced many hardships. The disciples were regarded as "_____________" (Acs 17:6). Fill in the blank.
"These who have turned the world upside down"
400
In which three situations did Joseph show his Piety?
1. His reply to his master's wife when she tried to tempt him.
2. His plan to make his family live away from the pagan worship in Egypt.
3. Joseph demonstrated his faith through a promise to his people. "God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here" (Genesis 50:25).
400
State five of the seven types of faith
1. Theoretical faith
2. Practical faith
3. Continuous faith
4. Faith through trust and experience
5. Unshaken faith
6. Faith of the Holy Spirit
7. True faith
400
Identify the four rituals of the consecration of a Church icon
1. Prayer of thanksgiving
2. Raising of incense
3. Anointing of the icon with Myron three times
4. At the end of the liturgy, the Bishop says "accept the Spirit" and breathes three times over the icon
400
St. Mark mentioned the end of the Jewish Priesthood. State the two events that support this point with the verse reference.
1. When the high priest tore his garment. (Mark 14:61-62)
2. The Curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom (Mark 15:38)
500
What are the fruits of the spirit? What is the reference verse?
The fruits of the spirit are "love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control".
The reference is Galatians 5:22-23
500
Name the 10 characteristics of Joseph mentioned in the book
1. Loving nature
2. Honesty and Faithfulness
3. Forgiveness
4. His purity
5. Piety
6. Patience and faith in difficult situations
7. His growth in knowing God
8. He made amends for any mistakes he made in his life
9. He glorified God's name and made Him known among the nations
10. The fulfillment of God's plan in his life
500
Complete the verse and give the reference: "See, I have inscribed you on the __________, your _____ are continually before me."
palms of my hands / walls / Isaiah 49:16
500
Identify the theme of each Sunday's Reading from the Fifty Holy Days
1. First Sunday - Thomas Sunday
2. Second Sunday - The living bread coming from heaven
3. Third Sunday - The living water, the Samaritan woman
4. Fourth Sunday - Christ is the light of the world
5. Fifth Sunday - I am the way, the truth, and the life
6. Sixth Sunday - Jesus Christ has overcome the world
7. Seventh Sunday - The feast of the Pentecost
500
St. Paul mentioned in one of his epistles that St. Mark is useful to him. What is this verse and what is the reference?
"Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry." (2 Timothy 4:11)