The Prodigal Son
What was the older brother doing when the Prodigal Son returned home.
He was working in the fields
What is the well that the Samaritan woman met Jesus at?
Jacob’s Well
The healing of the paralyzed man took place at which pool in Jerusalem, known for its healing properties?
Pool of Bethesda
According to the Gospel of John, the man born blind was healed by Jesus at what location?
Pool of Siloam
What animal did Jesus ride in on and what plant was being waved?
Donkey, palm leaves
Identify the two items the father gave to his returning son, symbolizing restoration of family status.
A robe and a ring
How does Jesus’ offer of ‘living water’ to the Samaritan woman at the well symbolize the new life he offers to believers?
The ‘living water’ represents the Holy Spirit and eternal life that Jesus provides
According to the Gospel of John, the paralyzed man had been in his condition for how many years before Jesus healed him?
38 years
The Coptic Orthodox liturgical texts for the Sunday of the Man Born Blind include readings from which Gospel, which narrates the healing miracle?
St. John
The Gospel of John records that the people greeted Jesus with what words during his entry into Jerusalem?
"Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
Where in the Bible is the Parable of The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11-31
When did the Samaritan woman go get water and why?
Noon, heat of the day because she wanted to avoid the other women who would have shamed her to scorn for being a prostitute
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Gospel reading for the Sunday of the Paralytic includes Jesus' dialogue with the paralyzed man from which chapter of the Gospel of John?
John 5
According to Coptic Orthodox tradition, the man born blind was known by what name, which means "anointed one."
Mena
According to the Gospels, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem fulfilled the prophecy of which Old Testament prophet.
Zechariah
How many people are in the story of The Prodigal Son and who are they?
The father, older son, younger son, and the field owner
In the Conversation that Jesus had with the Samaritan woman, what did he reveal about her?
Jesus revealed that the woman had been married five times and that the man she was currently with was not her husband
In Coptic Orthodox iconography, the healing of the paralyzed man is depicted with what specific architectural feature in the background?
The Pool of Bethesda's five porches
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Gospel reading for the Sunday of the Man Born Blind includes Jesus' dialogue with the blind man from which chapter of the Gospel of John?
John 9
During the Coptic Palm Sunday liturgy, the congregation sings which hymn, which begins with the words "O King of Peace."?
"Epouro"
Tell the story of The Prodigal Son in 1 min.
A man had two sons. The younger son took his inheritance, wasted it on reckless living, and ended up destitute. Realizing his folly, he returned home, expecting to be a servant. Instead, his father welcomed him back joyfully, celebrating his return. The older son was resentful, but the father explained that they should rejoice because the lost son had come back.
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According to Coptic Orthodox tradition, the name of the paralyzed man who was healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda is believed to be what
Uticus (or Otnaos)
The Coptic Orthodox liturgical texts for the Sunday of the Man Born Blind include which specific hymn, which praises Jesus as the "Light of the world."?
"Tenen"
What is the Latin term used to describe the practice of carrying blessed palms in procession on Palm Sunday?
"processio palmarum" (or Palm Sunday procession)