Lessons in Humility
Describe Humility.
Humility means we take the focus off ourselves and put it on others. Humility means we serve others.
The cross is a sign of...
Strength and Glory
Why do we thank God?
God is beneficent, therefore, we thank him
How should we feel when we are going to church?
We should be glad and thankful that the Lord is opening his house to us.
What is the orientation of the church?
A coptic church is comprised of distinct parts, the narthex located at the west end the nave, the chancel, and at the east end the sanctuary.
How did Jesus teach us a lesson in humility?
Our Lord Jesus was born of a poor girl, in a manger, and in a village that was considered minor in Israel.
What are the two feasts of the cross our church celebrates?
16 days after the Nayroz Feast on the 16th of Tout
10th of Baramhat
Why should we be thankful to God?
he is did good with us in the past, he is doing good with us now, and he will do good with us in the future
The first church was established on...
the day of the pentecost when the holy spirit descended on the apostles and the disciples who met in the upper room, praying in one spirit.
What does the church symbolize?
Rebirth, Hope, and Light
Why is St.John the baptist considered very humble in his behavior?
Because he was the greatest born of women but he said "I'm not christ ...but one mightier than I is coming."
Describe the findings of the cross.
St.Helena's story
How does one express thanksgiving?
Attending the Vespers, the Midnight Praises, and the Divine Liturgy joyfully and with anticipation is an expression.
What is the difference between spiritual sharing and materialistic sharing?
materialistic sharing is when we share items and spiritual sharing is when we pray together for one another
What makes our church different from other churches?
Answers may vary
In the baptism of our Lord Jesus, there are two acts of humility what are they?
Christ came to be baptized by one of his creatures and he was baptized the baptism of repentance even though he did not need to repent.
John the baptist told Jesus that he should be baptized by Jesus but Jesus insisted that John the Baptist baptize him.
The Cross is a bridges between what?
Heaven and Earth
What is an example of a person in the bible that gave thanks with all their heart?
Finding out she was pregnant with the Savior of the world wasn’t the easiest news to swallow and the aftermath took some faith. But Mary, the young girl chosen to carry the baby Jesus, would exemplify great praise.
What does "Strength during persecution" mean?
It means we must be strong even if we are being persecuted against for our religion.
Where should we look when we pray?
towards the east
Tell the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a Tax Collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this Tax Collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13 But the Tax Collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
"Carrying the Cross is a Narrow Road" Explain.
It is a narrow road because it isn't easy to carry our cross we must suffer for God and its not going to be an easy road to follow its narrow
Another example of someone in the bible that gave thanks with all their heart.
Jesus
He gave thanks as he was surrounded by thousands of hungry people and multiplied the food.
He gave thanks to God for hearing his prayer for the raising of Lazarus--before Lazarus rose from the grave.
He knew the cross was before him and gave thanks to the Father as he broke bread and drank the cup with the disciples.
How should we enter the house of God?
We should be respectful the first thing we should always do is pray.
Why do we look towards the east when we pray?
Christ was facing the west while hanging on the cross. We meet him when we look to the east.