Writers of the Old Testament
In general, who were the writers of the Old Testament (what jobs did they have, were they poor or wealthy, etc.)?
They came from all different backgrounds, from prophets and kings to shepherds and servants
What did Moses' mother do to save him from Pharaoh as a baby?
placed him in a basket on the Nile River to hide him
How many books are there in the New Testament?
27
What is the chemical symbol for the element oxygen?
O
Why is it important to have writers from all different backgrounds?
Helps people of different backgrounds relate to the Bible; reminds us that God’s message is for everyone (He calls all of us to serve Him)
How many plagues did Egypt have?
10
What are the 5 different parts/groups of the New Testament?
Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles, and Revelations
In which country is the Colosseum found?
Italy
The Old Testament was originally written in which 3 languages?
Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek (Septuagint)
Where was Moses when God told him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
at the burning bush
Who wrote the Book of Acts and what is it about?
St. Luke; the spread of Christianity through the acts of the apostles and the growth of the early church
Who wrote the famous play Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare
Finish the verse: "No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the _____ ______?"
Holy Spirit
What did the Israelites do to protect themselves from the last plague, which was the death of all the first newborn children?
they put lamb blood around their doors
Finish the verse: "“Confess your _____ to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be _____.”
trespasses; healed
What is the third most spoken language in the US?
Chinese
What were some of the nationalities of Old Testament authors who were not Israelite?
Egyptian, Babylonian, Uz, Edom
Finish the verse: "They did not see one another; nor did anyone rise from his place for three days. But all the children of _____ had ____ in their dwellings.”
Israel; light
During the liturgy, how does Abouna walk around with the censer/incense during the reading of the Book of Acts versus the Pauline Epistles? Why?
Book of Acts: only carries the censer in front of the congregation to remind us that many apostles preached in Jerusalem and Judeah, with many being martyred before they can travel further
Pauline Epistles: carries the censer all around the church because St. Paul traveled across the world to spread the Gospel
What is Mr. Krabs' daughter's name?
Pearl