Bright Saturday
What does 'Apocalypse' mean?
Revelation
Who was in the fiery furnace?
The three saintly youth
What church lost its first love?
Ephesus
What number represents completeness?
Seven
What comes after the fall of Babylon?
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
What color are the curtains changed to?
White
What event does Exodus 15 celebrate?
Crossing of the Red Sea
Which church is spiritually alive?
Philadelphia
Who is the lamb in Revelation?
Jesus Christ
What is the river from the throne a symbol of?
Eternal life
What is read between the 6th and 9th hours?
The Book of Revelation
What story in the OT is linked to Christ?
Jonah in the fish three days parallels Christ in the tomb
Who was warned of false prophetess Jezebel?
Thyatira
What do the 4 incorporeal creatures represent?
Lion → King
Man→ Son of Man
Calf → Redeemer
Eagle → Son of God
What happens in the Final Judgement?
Everyone is judged according to their deeds
What’s the meaning of Psalm 151 on this night?
David's victory over Goliath symbolizes Christ's victory over Satan
What prayer did Hannah say?
A prayer of thanksgiving for her son Samuel
Which church is lukewarm?
Laodicea
What is the scroll with 7 seals?
God's plan for the world and Church history
What city comes down from Heaven?
New Jerusalem
What does the oil anointing symbolize?
The sealing of the servants of God (Rev. 7:2-8)
Who saw God’s mercy as a rainbow in heaven?
Ezekiel
What was Christ’s promise to the faithful?
Crown of life (Rev 2:10)
Who opens the seals?
The Lamb (Jesus Christ)
How many gates and foundations does it have?
12 gates (tribes), 12 foundations (apostles)
What does the opening of the curtain represent?
Christ opening the gates of Paradise
What event did Habakkuk prophesy?
The crucifixion (darkness, earthquake, etc.)
Which church faced persecution and poverty?
Smyrna
What are the 7 trumpets a warning of?
God’s judgment and a call to repentance
What promise does Jesus give in chapter 22?
He is coming soon to reward and judge
What is the theme of all readings on Bright Saturday?
From death to life
How is Susanna a symbol of salvation?
She was saved from false condemnation
What church was worldly and housed false teachers?
Pergamum
What do the two beasts represent?
Antichrist and the False Prophet
What is the tree of life?
Symbol of spiritual satisfaction and eternal life
What is the connection between death and life in the liturgy?
Symbolic transition represented in readings and tunes
What’s the message of Deuteronomy 32?
Call to repentance before entering the Promised Land
What do the 7 letters symbolize for today?
Challenges the Church still faces today
Who are the 144,000?
The elect marked by God for their faithfulness
Who says 'Holy Holy Holy...' around the throne?
Two rows of angels bowing in worship
What tune change occurs on Bright Saturday?
From the mournful Paschal tune to joyful tunes
Which OT event shows crossing from death to life?
Israelites crossing the Red Sea
What is meant by 'Behold, I stand at the door...'?
Jesus invites us to open our hearts to Him (Rev 3:20)
What are the seven bowls?
God’s wrath on the unrepentant
What will not exist in the heavenly Jerusalem?
No mourning, no pain, no crying
Why is Revelation central to this night?
It reveals Christ’s victory and Second Coming
Which prophet was a temple singer and saw Christ?
Habakkuk
What lessons do the 7 churches teach the modern Church?
To repent, remain faithful, and overcome challenges
What OT prophecy matches Revelation 4?
Ezekiel's vision (Ezekiel 1:26-29)
How does Revelation end with hope for the world?
Christ reigns, evil is defeated, and we dwell with God forever