Holy Week 1 & 2
Great (Tsome arbiA) is how long?
55 days
What does "Mikurab" mean?
Temple
What does "Debre Zeit" mean?
The Mount of Olives
The week of Nicodemus teaches us about what?
Jesus Christ resurrected after how many days?
3 days
Zewerede means "the one who descended from above"
What does the Temple resemble?
Our body
What was the reward of the faithful servant?
"You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”
When shall a boy and a girl be baptised?
Boy - 40 days
Girl - 80 days
At what age was Jesus Christ crucified?
33 years old
Why did God instruct us in the Bible to be Holy?
Because He (God) is Holy, therefore we should be Holy also.
What lesson did Jesus teach in action in the Temple before his crucifixion?
When Jesus saw that they were selling and buying goods in God's temple, He was very angry for he has a great zeal for the House of God, and he cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves
What do we learn about in the week of Debre Zeit?
The Final Judgment based on the Teaching of Our Lord and God at Mount Olive
Who was Nicodemus?
A pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council
What does the term “Kristos Tense’a Em’mutan” mean?
Christ is Risen from the Dead
How can we stay Holy?
1. Clear our hearts from evil desires
2. Avoid the opportunity to sin
3. Fasting & Prayer
What did Jesus say to the paralytic man when he saw him being carried by his friends on a mat?
1. “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven”
2. “Get up, take your mat and go home”
Good and Faithful servant
What does the word "Hosanna" mean?
Save us!
What significant events occured on Holy Thursday leading up to Christ crucifixion?
1. Christ washed the feet of His disciples
2. The Last Supper (Holy Communion) with His disciples
The 40 day fasting period begins with this week
Qidist (Holy)
How many years was the man paralyzed?
38 years
What lesson was taught on the week of Gebre Heir?
The master and his 3 servants who were given 5, 2, and 1 talents.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus instructed his disciples to bring him a tied-up old donkey and a colt, what do the two symbolize?
The Old donkey symbolizes the Jews who haven’t paid attention to the Laws and prophets. Moreover, it is symbolic of their disobedience to Christ, who has invited them to faith and intended to open their eyes by saying.
As for the Colt, since it is a baby donkey that knows not work at all, represents the new people who have been called from idolatry to faith (Ex. The Gentiles).
Recite the small proclamation known as “Kristos Tense’a Em’mutan”
Kristos Tensea Em'mutan ----------- Christ is risen from the dead!
Be’abye Haile Wuseltan -------------- By the highest power and authority!
Asero Lesaitan ------------------------- He chained “Satan”!
Agazo Le’adam ------------------------ Freed Adam!
Selam ---------------------------------- Peace!
Em’ye’eziese -------------------------- Henceforth!
Kone ------------------------------------ Prevail!
Feseha Wuselam -------------------- Joy and Peace!