In the very beginning of this Gospel, we are told “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God...”
What is the Gospel of John?
100
The Church Year begins with this season, which lasts for the four Sundays before Christmas.
What is Advent?
100
The number 40 is used often in the Bible (the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, Jesus being tempted in the desert for 40 day) and we observe 40 days for repentance during this season before Easter.
What is Lent?
100
The Church remembers this special day ten days after Jesus' ascension into heaven, and fifty days after Easter. This is when the curse of Babel was undone and the Holy Spirit was sent to give life to the Church.
What is Pentecost?
100
Almost all of what we speak or sing during the Divine Service comes from here.
What is Scripture/the Bible?
200
The first part of the Bible, which gives the history of God's people from creation through the time of the prophets.
What is the Old Testament?
200
The reason for this season, which officially lasts twelve days, is to celebrate the birth of Christ.
What is Christmas?
200
The season of Lent begins with this day, when we remember that we are dust, and to dust shall we return.
What is Ash Wednesday?
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!! On Trinity Sunday, the Church confesses the Triune God by reciting this.
What is the Athanasian Creed?
200
The Invocation is where the Pastor begins the Divine Service in the name of...
Who are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
300
The second part of the Bible, which tells about Jesus, His work, and the Early Church.
What is the New Testament?
300
During this season of the Church Year, we remember that Jesus came for everyone in the world, including Gentiles like the Magi.
What is Epiphany?
300
Holy Week is the last week of Lent, which begins with Palm Sunday and ends with this day, when the Church remembers Jesus' crucifixion.
What is Good Friday?
300
This is the color of the season after Pentecost, representing the growth of the Church.
What is green?
300
From the Latin credo “I believe,” we recite this oldest confession of faith most often in the Divine Service.
What is the Apostle's Creed?
400
Scripture tells us in Romans 6:23 that this is the wages of sin.
What is death?
400
This word means “God with us,” which is what was prophesied in Isaiah and came to pass when Jesus took on human flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary.
What is Immanuel?
400
During the season of Easter, the Church uses these colors, symbolizing our risen Lord's holiness.
What are white and gold?
400
On November 1 the Church looks forward to the end of all things, giving thanks for those who have gone before us in the faith, and looking forward to our reunion with them in the resurrection of the dead.
What is All Saints' Day?
400
The Divine Service is centered around these two main sections, through which we receive the gifts of Christ.
What are Word (Scripture) and Sacrament (Lord's Supper)?
500
The Lord gives His people Israel the Ten Commandments in this Old Testament book.
What is Exodus?
500
The time of Christmas ends with this Sunday, where the Church celebrates when Jesus went to a mountaintop with Peter, James and John, showing them a glimpse of His shining glory.
What is Transfiguration Sunday?
500
During the forty days of preparation and repentance before Easter, the Church does not use this word until Easter morning.
What is Alleluia?
500
Lutherans and many other Protestants celebrate Reformation Day on this day, also called The Eve of All Saints.
What is October 31/Halloween?
500
The Latin word used for the order of the hymns, prayers, and other parts of the Divine Service.