Preparation
According to the parable of the 10 virgins, which ones were asleep?
All of Them (Matthew 25:5)
Jesus said that there would be signs in the heavens and in the sea and that the nations would be distressed, and then we will see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Where did He say we should look when these things start to come to pass?
Away
Who is considered the father of the Isrealites in the Bible?
Abraham
“But concerning that day ___________________, not even the angels of heaven, nor _______, but the ______ only. (Matthew 24:36)
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. (Matthew 24:36)
Why is the second coming called the second coming?
It is the second time Jesus is coming
Of whom did Jesus say that He would be ashamed on that day?
Whoever is ashamed of Him and His words.
Who will come with Jesus when He returns?
All the Holy Angels
What are the 7 major feasts?
Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost
"Therefore, ________, for you do not know _____________ is coming." (Matthew 24:42)
"Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." (Matthew 24:42)
What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs?
A Clock
What did the apostle Paul tell the Thessalonians would be the punishment endured by those who do not obey the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord.
What natural phenomena did Jesus liken his second coming to?
Lightning from the east shines to the west.
In Coptic iconography, what does the color blue commonly represent?
Divinity and Heavenly realms
"Therefore you also _____________, for the Son _______________ you do not expect." (Matthew 24:44)
"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." (Matthew 24:44)
This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.
Your Name
Which parable did Jesus use to explain that we can use the signs to help us prepare, even though they won’t help us predict exactly when He will return?
The Parable of the Fig Tree
What sound will accompany the return of the Lord?
A great sound of a trumpet.
In the Old Testament, which Prophet saw a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life?
Ezekiel
"Behold, he is coming with the _______, and every ___________, even those who pierced him, and __________ will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen." (Revelation 1:7)
"Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen." (Revelation 1:7)
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A Map
Tell the story of the Ten Virgins
Ten virgins took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.
What did Jesus tell his disciples would happen in the heavens immediately prior to his second coming?
The sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light; the stars shall fall from heaven; and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
What is the name of the Coptic saint who is commonly depicted with a lion, symbolizing his friendship with the animals during his monastic life?
Saint Macarius the Great
"For as the lightning comes from __________ shines as far ________, so will be the coming of _________." (Matthew 24:27)
"For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." (Matthew 24:27)
You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
A Candle