Bible Study I
Who was the king of Israel known for his wisdom?
Answer:
Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: King Saul
In Christian ethics, which fruit of the Spirit is considered essential for living in peace with others?
A) Anger
B) Joy
C) Patience
D) Power
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According to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, how long is the fasting period before Fasika (Easter)?
Answer: 55 days
Who interpreted Pharaoh's dreams correctly in Egypt?
Answer ). Joseph
What is the longest book in the Bible by chapter count?
Answer: Psalms
Who interpreted Pharaoh's dreams in Egypt?
A) Moses
B) Joseph
C) Daniel
D) Joshua
Answer:
Which of the following is a virtue highly emphasized in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian ethics?
A) Patience
B) Ambition
C) Popularity
D) Wealth
Answer:
Which saint is particularly revered in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity for founding monasteries and leading a spiritual revival?
A) Saint George
B) Saint Tekle Haymanot
C) Saint Paul
D) Saint Anthony
Answer:
What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Answer: Mount Sinai
Who was the mother of Isaac?
Answer: Sarah
What is the longest book in the Bible by chapter count?
Answer: Psalms
In Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, fasting is viewed as a practice of:
A) Personal punishment
B) Cleansing of the body and spirit
C) A way to gain wealth
D) Avoiding social interaction
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Which church in Ethiopia is believed to house the Ark of the Covenant according to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition?
A) Church of St. George
B) Holy Trinity Cathedral
C) Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
D) Debre Damo Monastery
Answer:
C) Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion (Axum)
Who was the prophet who confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel?
Answer : Elijah
How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho before the walls fell down?
Answer:
What was the last plague that convinced Pharaoh to release the Israelites?
A) Frogs
B) Darkness
C) Hail
D) Death of the firstborn
Answer:
D) Death of the firstborn
According to the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, what is the role of the family in the ethical upbringing of children?
A) To focus solely on education and career success
B) To teach children to fear and respect God and others
C) To allow children to make their own decisions without guidance
D) To encourage children to compete for wealth
Answer:
Who is considered the first Christian emperor of Ethiopia, officially adopting Christianity as the state religion?
A) King Ezana
B) King Menelik I
C) King Lalibela
D) Emperor Haile Selassie
Answer:
Answer: Abba Selama (Frumentius)
Who was the tax collector that Jesus called to be His disciple?
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In which city were Paul and Silas imprisoned and later freed by an earthquake?
A) Ephesus
B) Philippi
C) Corinth
D) Thessalonica
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In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, how is humility demonstrated in daily life?
A) By speaking little and listening more
B) By asserting one's opinion at all times
C) By prioritizing personal success above all
D) By living without fasting or prayer
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What is the significance of Fasika in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
A) It marks the end of the rainy season
B) It is the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas
C) It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
D) It commemorates the finding of the True Cross
Answer:
Answer: King Ezana and Sayzena