Fasting
Bible
Five pillars of mystery
Saul
David the King
100

Who taught us fasting ?

Jesus Christ taught us fasting.

100

What is the first book in the Bible?

The last book in the Bible is Genesis

100

Can Baptism be given twice ?

no, Baptism can not be given twice.

100

Who anointed him king ?

Samuel

100

What did David work as for his father ?

He was a shepherd.

200

Can you name me 2 Biblical figures that fasted ?

Jesus Christ

Ezra

Moses 

Esther 

Elijah

Daniel

Disciples

200

What is the last book in the Bible ?

The first book of the Bible is Revelation

200

What is “Trinity “?

the Trinity are three in name, in deed and in person; the three are one in essence, in divinity, in existence and in will; we do not mean three Gods but one God.

200

What foolish thing did Saul do ?

He turned his back on God.

200

How did David beat the giant Goliath ?

With a slingshot, a stone and his faith in God.

300

What is the difference between Canonized Fasting and Personal Fasting ? 

Canonized Fasting is Authorized by EOTC, Members of the EOTC are supposed to complete these fast, Can be split up into major and minor fasts.

Personal Fasting is Authorized by yourself or your confession father, Can be prescribed in times of personal hardships. 

300

What four books tell about Jesus life on Earth?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

300

Why do we call them 'Mysteries?

We call them mysteries because the mysteries are beyond human comprehension. 

300

What helped Saul whenever the evil spirits tormented him ?

David playing beautiful music on the harp.

300

Why didn't David kill Saul when he had the chance ?

David only wanted to do what he felt the Lord would have him do.

400

Why do we Fast the Fast of Great Lent (Abey Tsome)

We fast the Fast of Great Lent (Abey Tsome) To reflect and relive Christ’s life; while being grateful for his sacrifice

400

How many books are in the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible?

There are 81 books in the Ethiopian Bible.

400

Arrange The Father , The Son and The Holy Spirit in the rank order

They have no different rank, they are equal in rank

400

Why was Saul jealous of David ?

Because the people of Israel loved him and praised him.

400

How long did King David rule for ?

King David ruled for 40 years.

500

Can you name me all the seven Canonized fasts ?

The Paramount fast (Tsome Gehad)

the fast of Nineveh (Tsome Neneway)

The fast of the great lent (Abey Tsome)

The fast of the apostles (Tsome Hawariyat)

The fast of the Assumption of Virgin Mary (Tsome Filseta)

The fast of the advent (Tsome Nebeyat)

The Wednesday/Friday weekly fast (Tsome Dihinet)

500

What is the longest book in the Bible?

The book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible.

500

Can you name me all the Five Pillars of Mysteries? 

Mystery of Holy Trinity 

Mystery of Incarnation 

Mystery of Baptism 

Mystery of Holy Communion

Mystery of Resurrection

500

Where did Saul turn to for advice when he couldn't sense God's will.

A witch.

500

What book of the bible did David write ?

David wrote the book of Psalms.