Pauline Epistle
Who is this epistle addressed to?
The Corinthians at the church of Corinth.
“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the ___.”
Devil
Who was Tabitha?
A righteous woman who did good works and charitable deeds.
Who was Eustathius?
A pagan minister of the Roman Empire during emperor Trajan’s reign
“The Lord is their ____ and he is the saving refuge of his ____”
Strength; anointed
St. Paul said, if you are afflicted or comforted, it is for what?
For consolation & salvation
St. Josh emphasizes love for whom?
Love for others
What happened to Tabitha?
She got sick and died
What happened to him in the woods?
He saw the sign of the Cross and God called him to become Christian.
What happened to Jesus when He was in the Pharisee’s house?
A woman washed his feet with her tears, wiped them with the hair on her head, and poured fragrant oil on them
Pray for him and give thanks to God.
Who murdered his brother in the Old Testament, and what’s the brother’s name?
Cain; Abel
Where was St. Peter and where was he asked to go by the other disciples?
Lydda; Joppa
What happened to him and his family?
They were baptized, befell some hardships, and had to leave Rome.
Which parable did Jesus tell?
The parable of the debtors
How did St. Paul say we should conduct ourselves in the world?
Simplicity and godly sincerity
What’s the major difference described between the works of evil and good?
The children of the devil vs. the children of God
“Tabitha, arise.” She was risen from the dead.
What happened to Eustathius’ wife and sons?
They got lost on their journey but were reunited thanks to God
Did Jesus know what kind of woman this was, and what did He do to the woman?
Yes, He knew she was a sinner and He forgave her sins
What is St. Paul saying happened to him in Asia, and what did he say about it?
He was at the point of death, but trusted in God who delivered him.
What does St. John emphasize the most in his Epistles?
Love for each other
What is the significance of the miracle in this Epistle?
Peter’s raising of Tabitha parallels Christ’s raising of the synagogue ruler’s daughter (Mt 9:22-25)
What did empower Hadrian do to Eustathius and his family?
He unleashed beasts that did not harm them, and them placed them in boiling oil. They were martyred.
What does Jesus mean when he says, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace”?
The woman’s true repentance saved her from her sins through the forgiveness of Christ