Proof of the Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
What does the word “Hypostasis” mean in the Holy Trinity?
Person
What was St. John’s relationship to St. James, and what was their occupation before following Jesus?
St. John was the brother of St. James, and they were fishermen.
What position did Pope Dioscorus hold?
25th Pope of Alexandria
What did Jehoshaphat do when enemies came to attack Judah?
He proclaimed a fast, gathered the people, and prayed instead of preparing for war.
Why did Daniel and his three friends refuse to eat the king’s food, and what did they ask to eat instead?
They wanted to remain faithful to God’s law and asked to eat only vegetables and drink water.
Who are the three Persons (Hypostases) of the one God?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Which three disciples were chosen by Jesus to witness special events like the Transfiguration and raising Jairus’ daughter?
St. Peter, St. James, and St. John.
What false teaching did Leo, the Bishop of Rome, try to spread, and how did Pope Dioscorus respond?
Leo taught that Jesus had two separate natures. Pope Dioscorus refuted it and defended the Orthodox belief of one united nature.
What kind of king was Jehoshaphat, and what did he do to show his faithfulness to God?
He was faithful, removed idol worship, followed God's ways, and taught the people.
Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ den?
For praying to God instead of the king
What name did Jesus use to reveal His divine nature that God also used in the Old Testament?
God used the name “I AM.” Jesus also said, “Before Abraham was, I AM,” showing His eternal divine nature.
Which major responsibility did Jesus give St. John at the cross?
To take care of St. Mary, His mother
What physical suffering did Pope Dioscorus endure for defending the Orthodox faith?
He was struck on the mouth and had his beard pulled out.
What did the people of Judah do while heading into battle?
God fought for them. As they sang and praised (“Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.”), the enemies destroyed each other.
What did Daniel do before God revealed the king’s dream to him?
He prayed with his three friends.
What miracle shows that Jesus is the Creator, not just a healer?
He created eyes for the man born blind.
What did St. John do when he found out a young man he once helped had returned to sin?
He searched for him, begged him to repent, and brought him back to God.
What trick did Pope Dioscorus use to protect the Orthodox faith at the council?
He pretended to agree, then wrote that all who signed the false belief were excommunicated.
Name two Church Fathers who said prayer is powerful and what they said about it.
St. Augustine – "Prayer is the key to heaven"; St. Basil – "Prayer is getting attached to God."
How did Daniel prove that the idol Bel did not actually eat the food offered to it?
He spread ashes and showed the priests’ footprints, exposing their trick.
Name three divine characteristics that Jesus shares with God the Father.
Eternal (unlimited in time), omnipresent (unlimited in place), and omnipotent (all-powerful).
What are all the titles given to St. John and how many books did he write in the New Testament?
The Beloved, the Evangelist, the Seer; he wrote 5 books.
What was the outcome of the Council of Chalcedon, and what title was given to Pope Dioscorus?
The Church split into Chalcedonian and non-Chalcedonian; he was called the Champion of Orthodoxy.
What are the seven Agpeya prayers, and name at least two types of prayers included in them.
First, Third, Sixth, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Midnight; includes Thanksgiving, Psalm 150, Gloria, and intercessions.
What was the meaning of the king’s dream, and what did the stone represent?
The statue represented worldly kingdoms; the stone represented God’s eternal kingdom.