Build Holy Habits
Who was Simeon, and what was he waiting for?
Simeon was a righteous and faithful man in Jerusalem who was waiting to see the Messiah (Christ), the Savior promised by God.
He built an ark to save animals from a flood.
Who is Noah?
The three gifts presented to Jesus by the magi were
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
True or False: St. Mark's (the Mother Church) is the first Coptic Orthodox Church in North America
True
God loves a cheerful ____
giver
How did Simeon recognize the infant Jesus?
Simeon recognized Jesus because the Holy Spirit revealed to him that this Child was the Messiah
God spoke to Moses from this object without it being destroyed.
What is the burning bush?
Jesus raised this man from the dead after four days.
Who is Lazarus?
Who was the first priest of St. Mark's?
Father Morcos Morcos
I can do all things ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
“I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not _ against You" (Psalm 119:11)
sin
She became queen and saved her people from danger.
Who is Queen Esther?
Jesus prayed in this garden before His crucifixion.
What is the Garden of Gethsemane?
What miracle happened in the Mother Church when it was new?
Christ coming out of the icon in the sanctuary
Recite John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Spiritual exercises are divided into two types. What are they (explain each)?
Positive Exercises (prayer, reading the bible, service) and Negative Exercises (trying to get rid of bad habits)
He heard God’s voice as a child while sleeping in the temple.
Who is Samuel?
what was the first tempation Jesus faced on the mount
Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread (hunger)
how much was the land of the mother church purchased for?
1$
Recite Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.