Old Testament Characters & Events
How many years did the Israelites wander in the desert?
40 years
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What is the age difference between Jesus and St. John the Baptist?
6 months
What was the very first Feast celebrated in SMSS (when it was built)?
The Feast of Nativity (2017)
What happened when St. Peter got distracted and took his eyes off of Jesus?
He began to sink.
Who were the 4 friends forced to leave their home in Jerusalem and go to Babylon?
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
True or False: We know the name of the Samaritan woman whom Jesus met at the well.
False!!
How old was Jesus when He began His ministry?
30 years old
Which direction does the church face?
East.
How did St. Peter want Jesus to prove that it was actually Him?
“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:28
Who was David's best friend?
Jonathan (King Saul's son)
Who was the only disciple that was NOT martyred?
St. John the Beloved
What was St. Joseph's profession?
He was a carpenter.
What icon is always in the middle of the Iconstasis?
The Last Supper.
True or False: Fear is always a bad thing.
FALSE! There needs to be a balance.
How many men did Gideon lead against the Midianite army?
(The Midianite army had over 135,000 men)
300
Which of the saints that wrote the Gospels was an artist?
St. Luke
Who took care of St. Mary after Jesus's Ascension?
St. John the Beloved.
What are the 3 shapes that a church can be built?
1. A cross
2. An ark
3. A circle
How did Jesus approach the disciples while they were on the boat?
Jesus walked on water towards them.
How many siblings did Joseph have?
12
(11 brothers and 1 sister - Dinah)
How many baby boys survived when King Herod ordered the death of all boys under the age of 2?
3
(double points if you can name all three)
True or False: After St. Mary departed, her body was buried.
False!
St. Mary's body was taken to Heaven.
The Coptic Orthodox Church is known as "the Church of ________".
The Church of Martyrs.
List the 3 things that you can do when you are afraid.
1. Remember that Jesus always protects us.
2. Pray and read the Bible.
3. Find out what causes fear and learn to overcome it. Ask for guidance.