The History of the Cross
Did Jesus intend to die on the Cross?
Yes, it was part of God's plan to save us all.
What is the name of the tree God told Adam and Eve to stay away from?
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Did Christ die for us or only for His followers?
No, He died for everyone who was and is to come.
True or False: Because Christ died on the cross, we do not get Eternal Life
False
What do we say when making the sign of the Cross?
In the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, one God amen.
Does Christ's sacrifice on the Cross need to be repeated?
No, Christ's sacrifice is unlimited in power and sufficient for all humanity.
Fill in the blanks: "The wages of sin is ____" - _____ 6:23
"The wages of sin is death" - Romans 6:23
True or false: is crucifixion historically considered a cursed form of death?
True (Deuteronomy 21:23)
Explain how forgiveness is a blessing of the Cross
Our sins are forgiven because of Jesus dying on the Cross for us
How many People and Gods are there in the Trinity?
3 persons, 1 God
True or False: There are many people in the old testament that point towards God saving the world.
True: There are many people in the Old Testament, such as Abel, Melchizedek, Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, Moses, Job, and Jonah.
True or false: Because God is merciful, He could have just forgiven Adam and Eve for their sins.
False - our God is a merciful God, but He is also a just God
List the 4 ways Christ shed His blood for us on the Cross
His head - crown of thorns
His body - scourging with whip
His side - stabbed with spear
His hands and feet - nailed to the cross
True or false: Abiding in Jesus Christ provides us with Spiritual Stability and Growth
True
True or false: During the feast of the Cross, we proclaim our faith in the Cross through hymns
True - "Hail to you, O Cross, the weapon of victory."
When did God give us the promise of redemption?
Even before the fall, at the very beginning.
What are the 4 characteristics of the Saviour?
Human, able to die, unlimited, without sin.
For what 3 reasons did God choose the cross to save us?
To remove the curse from us, to bear the sentence of death for us, and to shed His blood for us.
Explain how purification is a blessing of the Cross
Because our sins were forgiven, our hearts have been purified
What 2 days do we celebrate the feast of the Cross?
Thoout 17 (Sept 27)
Paremhotep 10 (Mar 19)
In this verse, what does the enmity and the seed represent?
"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your Seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel." - Genesis 3:15
Enmity = The Serpent/Satan
Seed = Our Lord Jesus Christ
What 3 things happened when Adam and Eve ate from the tree?
1. Adam and Eve fell under the sentence of death
2. Their nature became corrupt
3. Humanity inherited the original sin
What are the 4 types of death Jesus faced on our behalf?
Physical death - corruption entered human nature
Spiritual death - separation from God
Moral death - because we were brought down from the glory of fellowship with God in Eden and were driven out
Eternal death - eternal destruction in hell
Explain how Sanctification is a blessing of the Cross
Christ dwells within us and sanctifies us from the inside
What does each action of the sign of the cross mean?
Head -> Chest = Jesus coming from Heaven and being born by St. Mary
Left Shoulder -> Right Shoulder = Being transferred from darkness to light through salvation