The Passover Lamb
This feast commemorates God saving the Israelites from the tenth plague.
The Passover
On this day, the people welcomed our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem with palm branches.
Palm Sunday
This is the main reason our Lord Jesus Christ willingly died on the Cross.
To save us from sin/redeem mankind.
This elder monk became St. John's spiritual father.
Abba Pemwah
What was St. Paul's Hebrew name?
Saul
Name the three requirements of the Passover lamb.
Male, one year old, without blemish.
During Holy Week, why are the Pascha prayers prayed outside the First Chorus?
Because Christ was crucified outside Jerusalem on Golgotha.
The Cross points in these four directions, symbolizing that salvation is for whom?
The whole world (north, south, east, and west).
What unusual task did Abba Pemwah give St. John that later became known as the "Tree of Obedience"?
Plant and water a dry branch every day until it bore fruit.
Who restored St. Paul's sight and baptized him?
Ananias
What two things were the Israelites commanded not to do to the Passover lamb after roasting it?
Do not break its bones and do not leave any until morning.
Why is "My Good Savior" added to "Thine is the Power" beginning on Tuesday evening?
Because Christ announced the time of His crucifixion.
Why did our Lord Jesus Christ choose a public Cross instead of dying privately?
So everyone could witness His sacrifice and know it was truly Him.
Why did the hyena obey St. John when he told it to come with him?
Because of St. John's perfect obedience to his spiritual father.
After his conversion, where did St. Paul spend three years before beginning his ministry?
The Arabian Desert
Explain how the blood on the doorposts points to Christ's redemption.
The blood protected Israel from death, just as Christ's Blood cleanses us from sin and saves us.
Name the five prayer components included in every hour of the Pascha prayers.
Prophecies, Pascha Praise, Psalm & Gospel, Exposition, Litanies, Conclusion & Blessing (any five).
Why was it important that none of Christ's bones were broken?
His body represents the united Church, which should never be divided.
Christ's bones were broken?What happened immediately after St. Paeesa sincerely repented?
She departed, and St. John saw angels carrying her soul to heaven.
St. Paul wrote a letter asking Philemon to forgive whom?
Onesimus
The blood protected Israel from death, just as Christ's Blood cleanses us from sin and saves us.
Any four: Lamb of God; without blemish; blood saves; roasted on crossed skewers; no broken bones; taken down the same day; everyone ate it; symbol of salvation from slavery to sin.
During the Twelfth Hour of Good Friday, describe three rites that are performed.
Any three: altar curtain opened; Crucifixion icon placed inside the altar; Pascha praises prayed from inside/outside the altar; "Lord have mercy" prayed 400 times with prostrations; Burial icon wrapped in white linen and covered with the triangular covering; Golgotha hymn; procession around the church.
Explain how our Lord Jesus Christ could die even though God is immortal
Christ died in His humanity (flesh), while His divinity never separated from His humanity—not even for a moment.
Give four examples that show St. John the Short's obedience and humility throughout his life.
Any four: obeyed Abba Pemwah immediately; caught the hyena; watered the dry branch for three years; faithfully served Abba Pemwah for 12 years; accepted difficult monastic life; led St. Paeesa to repentance; lived with humility and prayer.
List the five steps of true repentance taught through the story of Onesimus.