Galatians
The author of the book of Galatians.
(HINT: Galatians 1)
Saint Paul
The book of Ephesians was written to the saints (church-going people) in this city.
(Hint: Ephesians 1:1)
Ephesus
What do we as Copts often remember during the season of Nayrouz?
The courage, faith and sacrifices of the martyrs.
Saint Paul wrote 14 epistles in the New Testament.
Name 2 others, besides Galatians and Ephesians.
Options: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews
In Galatians, Saint Paul talks about the nine fruits of the Spirit.
List all 9 of them.
(HINT: Galatians 5)
Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
St Paul tells us not to let the sun go down on this emotion.
(Hint: Ephesians 4:26)
Anger/wrath
This apostle is considered the founder of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt
(HINT: He is often pictured with a lion)
St Mark the Evangelist
The largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
This Old Testament character was counted righteous because of his faith, not works of the Law.
(HINT: Galatians 3:6)
Abraham
'just as Abraham “believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”' Galatians 3:6
Paul talks about putting on the "whole armour of God.”
Name three pieces of it.
(Hint: Ephesians 6:14)
Belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit, shoes of the gospel of peace
BONUS
Pair up! You must wrap your partner in toilet paper from head to toe and then each wrapped person must name a biblical character starting with M - all under 2 minutes (or lose the points)!
The 7 sacraments of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
1. Baptism
2. Chrismation
3. Eucharist
4. Confession
5. Matrimony
6. Priesthood
7. Unction of the Sick
ACT IT OUT
Choose one member of the team to act out one of the 9 fruits of the Spirit given to them.
No speaking/sounds allowed or points will be deducted! Props are allowed.
You have 2 minutes to guess the fruit of the Spirit!
Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
MEMORY VERSE
You have 2 minutes to memorise and recite this verse word-for-word as a group.
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…" Ephesians 3:20
The color red is often associated with Nayrouz.
Why?
It symbolises the blood of the martyrs
WHO AM I?
I have a book in the NT named after me.
I became one of the 70 apostles.
I was read about in today's synaxarium.
St Paul wrote one of his epistles to me.
My name starts with T.
(Hint: The NT book named after me only has 3 chapters.)
Titus