Gospel of Luke
Sacraments
Old Testament
Disciples
Things you should know
100

What was the name of Zacharias's wife?

Elizabeth

100

What are the 3 Sacraments we receive during Baptism?

Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and Eucharist (Communion)

100

What is the second book in the Old Testament called?

Exodus

100

What is the meaning of the name Peter?

The rock

100

The Syriac Orthodox Church was formed in which city in the book of Acts?

Antioch

200

Who were the four fishermen that Jesus called together to be His disciples? 

Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, and John

200
When receiving one of the Sacraments, we are anointed with this oil, what is the oil called?

Holy Oil (Meron, Chrism)

200

What is the name of Abraham's son whom he was going to sacrifice? 

Isaac

200

What is the meaning of the name Thomas?

The twin
200

Syriac is a dialect of which ancient language? 

Aramaic 

300

What occupation did Matthew the Apostle have when Jesus called him to be a disciple? 

Tax Collector

300

What is the Eucharist (Communion) called in Syriac?

Qurbono

300

After Jesus's death and resurrection, Baptism became our way to be adopted by God as His children. In the Old Testament, what was a kind of Baptism for the Jews?

Circumcision 

300

What is the meaning of the name John?

God is compassionate

300

The Syriac Orthodox Church employs the Liturgy of which Saint? 

St. James the Just (also known as James the Brother of the Lord) who was one of the Apostles and served as the very first Bishop of Jerusalem.

400

True or false: Judas the son of James, Philip, and James the son of Alphaeus are Apostles. 

True

400

What part of Moses's story in freeing the Israelites  is said to be symbolic of Baptism? 

The crossing of the Red Sea (and the surrounding cloud)

400

What chapter in Genesis notes the temptation and Fall of man? 

Chapter 3

400

Who was the individual who replaced Judas as the 12th Apostle? 

Matthias

400

Who is the Patriarch of our Church?

His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II

500

Fill in the blank: "But I say to you who hear: _____ your enemies, _______ to those who hate you, ______ those who curse you, and _____ for those who spitefully use you." 

Love; do good; bless; pray

500
Which Pharisee met Jesus in the middle of the night and was told about Baptism?

Nicodemus

500

In the story of creation, what did God create first? 

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)

500

Which two disciples were called "Sons of Thunder"?

James and John

500

What does the words "shoob-ho lokh aloho" in Syriac mean? 

Praise to you O God