THE APOSTLES
Who was the apostle who was stoned and left for dead?
The apostle who was stoned and left for dead was St.Paul (Acts 14:19)
He was a stealer, robber, and even a murderer, and used to worship the sun and ask God if he could learn about the real God. God spoke to him and said Go to the monk, and he will teach you what you need to be taught.
St.Moses the Black
Jesus said to him (Thomas), "I am ___, and ____, and _____. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Jesus said to him (Thomas), "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Jesus answered, “It is written: 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”(Matthew 4:4)
This quotation originally comes from which Old Testament book?
Deuteronomy 8:3
What is the name of the book that records stories of saints?
Synaxarium or senkiasar
What was the remark Lord Jesus addressed to John alone?
The Lord said to John alone, "Here is your mother". It was about the Virgin Mary (John 19:27)
She had 40 virgins that pray with her, and a prince wanted to marry her, her dads name is Marco.
St. Demiana
"___, and ___ that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalms 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalms 46:10
Then the devil took him (Jesus) to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”
This quotation originally comes from which Old Testament book?
Bonus for 100 points: What chapter?
Psalm 91:11-12
Which Old Testament book contains the prophecy Jesus quotes on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Psalm 22:1
Which of the twelve disciples was the first to be killed with the sword by Herod? (bonus point: which chapter of the bible mentions this?)
The first disciple to be killed with the sword by Herod was James, the son of Zebedee, John's brother.
Acts 12:1
A saint from Antioch, known as a "Golden mouth," was a great preacher and a doctor of the church. He later became the bishop of Constantinople and spoke out against rich people who were not living rightly. He is remembered for his powerful sermons, writings, and mainly his love for the Eucharist.
St. John Chrysostom
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and _____________. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. - James 4:7-8
Jesus defends eating with tax collectors and sinners saying, "Go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:13
This quotation originally comes from which Old Testament book?
Hosea 6:6
What was the name of the garden where Jesus was arrested?
Gethsemane
Who was the first disciple to say to the Lord Jesus, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God"?
Nathaniel was the first disciple to say to Lord Jesus Christ, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God" (John 1:49).
This Coptic saint, known as the Star of the Wilderness, was a desert father of Scetis who once washed the feet of a stranger and later realized it was Christ, and also carried an old man who turned out to be Christ, showing his great humility and love for strangers.
St. Bishoy
But the day of the Lord will come like a _____, and then the heavens will pass away with roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. - 2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come like a __thief_, and then the heavens will pass away with roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. - 2 Peter 3:10
"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'" Matthew 21:5
This quotation originally comes from which Old Testament book?
Zechariah 9:9
Who carried Jesus’ cross on the way to the crucifixion?
Simon of Cyrene
What was the remark Lord Jesus addressed to Judas Iscariot alone?
The Lord said to Judas Iscariot alone, "Friend, do what you came for" (Matt. 26:50), and "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" (Luke. 22:48), and "What you are about to do, do it quickly" (John. 13:27).
Born in 1924 in Cappadocia and later becoming a monk on Mount Athos, this modern Orthodox saint was known for his deep prayer, spiritual wisdom, and ability to comfort and guide thousands of visitors who came to him for advice. Even while suffering from cancer in his final years, he continued receiving people with love and encouragement until he died in 1994.
St. Paisios of Mount Athos
In all circumstances take up the shield of _____, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of ________, and the sword of _______, which is the Word of God. - Ephesians 6:16-17
In all circumstances take up the shield of __faith__, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of __salvation___, and the sword of __Spirit__, which is the Word of God. - Ephesians 6:16-17
Then Jesus said to them (his disciples), "You will fall away because of me this night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'" Matthew 26:31
This quotation originally comes from which Old Testament book?
Zechariah 13:7
Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion?
Joseph of Arimathea