Old Testament
Who did God make a covenant with that guaranteed they will be "the father of many nations"
Abraham
What happened to Zechariah when an angel appeared to him and told him that his wife is going to conceive John (the Baptist)?
He doubted the angel and therefore lost his ability to speak until the child was born.
Who received the 10 Commandments?
Moses
Which Roman governor ordered Jesus to be crucified?
What did God use to feed the 5,000?
5 loaves of bread and 2 fish.
Briefly describe the conflict between Jacob and Esau.
Jacob tried to take the generational blessing from his father, Isaac, which was meant to be passed down to the eldest, Esau. Therefore, Esau sought to kill his brother Jacob
Which follower of Christ was possessed with many demons? How many?
Mary Magdalene; 7
Who is traditionally considered the founder if the Church of Alexandria?
St. Mark the Evangelist
Briefly describe what role Barabbas played in the crucifixion.
The people were offered the choice to release Barabbas or Jesus. They voted to release Barabbas.
Jesus calmed the storm when his disciples where sailing through which body of water?
The Sea of Galilee.
What did the Egyptian Pharaoh order during Moses' era that put his life in danger when he was an infant? Why did he order this?
He ordered every newborn Hebrew boy to be thrown into the Nile because he feared that the Hebrews were outnumbering the Egyptians and would threaten the civilization.
Who was the first Christian martyr (stoned for preaching about Christ)?
St. Stephen
Which apostle was a disciple of both St. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ?
Andrew
This disciple initially refused to believe Jesus had risen until he could see and touch his wounds
Thomas
How long did the sun go dark during the crucifixion of Jesus?
3 hours
How many people made it to the Promise Land? What are their names?
2; Joshua and Caleb
What did God tell the wind and the sea to do in the storm that his disciples were stuck in?
"Be still."
What is the name of the current Coptic Orthodox Pope?
Pope Tawadros II
INRI was written above Jesus' cross by the Israelites. What does it mean?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
What did Jesus initially tell St. Mary when she asked him to make wine at the wedding in Cana?
"My hour has not yet come"
Who was the name of the women that hid 2 Israelite spies in Jericho and helped them escape through a window?
Rahab
What are the 4 horseman associated with Revelation?
Warfare, famine, conquest, death.
Name all 12 disciples (if there are more than 1 with the same name, add a distinguishing detail)
Peter, John, Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), James (son of Alphaeus), Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Thaddaeus, Simon, Judas
Restate the Psalm that Jesus quoted to fulfill prophecy when he was crucified on the cross.
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?" Psalm 22:1
Briefly describe the miracle of the 3 Faithful Youth.
King Nebuchadnezzar ordered 3 friends to burn in a fiery furnace because they refused to worship an idol. When they were in the fire, God appeared and protected them. They came out of the furnace unharmed and the king converted.