5th Grade Mahragan Al Keraza Study Guide: The Lord is My God

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How many Gods do we have?

One God

What is the verse to memorize from 1 John 5:7?

For there are three that bear witness in heaven; the father, the word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.

What prophecy in the New Testament signifies the divinity of Jesus Christ?

Birth from a virgin

In which verse did Jesus assert His divinity by saying 'before Abraham was, I AM'?

John 8:58 Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the divine characteristics of God? (Select all that apply)

God is the creator Signup and view all the answers

Who was St. John's father and brother?

Zebedee and St. James Signup and view all the answers

What was St. John's occupation?

Fisherman Signup and view all the answers

What important book did St. John write in the New Testament?

Book of Revelation Signup and view all the answers

Match the disciple with their corresponding title:

St. John = Disciple of love and St. John the beloved St. Dioscorus = Champion of Orthodoxy Signup and view all the answers

How many natures does Jesus have according to St. Dioscorus?

1 nature Signup and view all the answers

From which book of the Bible is the verse found: 'And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.'?

2 Timothy Signup and view all the answers

Our Lord emphasized the importance of prayer before choosing the 12 disciples.

True Signup and view all the answers

How many prayers are in the Agpeya and can you name them?

7 prayers: Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, Compline, Midnight Signup and view all the answers

What is the verse that emphasizes the enduring mercy of the Lord from 2 Chronicles?

Praise the Lord, for his mercy endures forever. Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe was Daniel from?

Tribe of Judah Signup and view all the answers

Who was the king of Babylon who captured many people from Jerusalem?

Nebuchadnezzar Signup and view all the answers

How many years were the young men supposed to spend in the palace?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only one able to interpret the dream for King Nebuchadnezzar?

Daniel Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the idol the king wanted Daniel to worship?

Bel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Lord is My God

We have one God, but three Hypostases (Father, Word, and Holy Spirit).
Our Lord Jesus Christ is God, one of the three Hypostases.
Memorize 1 John 5:7: "For there are three that bear witness in heaven; the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one."
Proofs of the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
- Prophecy of his birth from a virgin in the New Testament
- Prophecy of his crucifixion in the Old Testament
- Our Lord's announcement: "Before Abraham was, I AM" (John 8:58)
- Divine characteristics of God: unlimited, creator, ever existing, unchangeable, all-knowing, and omnipotent

The Lord is a Light to our Path (St. John the Beloved)

St. John was the son of Zebedee and brother of St. James.
St. John was a disciple of St. John the Baptist.
St. John was a fisherman.
St. John accompanied Jesus, including to the cross and the tomb.
St. John was the only disciple who recognized Jesus after the resurrection at the Sea of Tiberias.
Memorize 1 Corinthians 11:23: "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you."
St. John experienced hardships and persecution, was arrested, and exiled to the island of Patmos.
St. John wrote the Book of Revelation.
St. John is called the "disciple of love" and "St. John the Beloved."
St. John wrote 5 books in the New Testament: the Gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and the Book of Revelation.
St. John departed at the age of 100 and was the only disciple not martyred.
Memorize John 8:12: "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."

The Lord is My Salvation

St. Dioscorus was the defender of faith.
St. Dioscorus joined the theological school and studied the Greek Language.
St. Dioscorus was ordained the 25th pope of Alexandria.
Leo the Bishop tried to convince the emperor of St. Dioscorus's false teachings.
Our Lord Jesus has one nature, not two as Leo believed.
Pope Dioscorus is called the "Champion of Orthodoxy."
Memorize 2 Timothy 2:2: "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."

The Lord is My Refuge

Our Lord Jesus taught us the importance of prayer.
Jesus prayed early in the morning and spent the whole night praying before choosing the 12 disciples.
God's Commandments for us to pray include:
There are 7 prayers in the Agpeya.
Memorize 2 Chronicles 20:20: "Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."

The Lord is My Peace

Daniel was from the tribe of Judah and lived in Jerusalem.
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, captured many people, including Daniel.
The young men spent 3 years in the palace.
The king dreamed of a statue, and Daniel was able to explain the dream to the king.
Daniel was appointed as one of the 3 governors.
Memorize Daniel 6:16: "Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you."
Daniel was thrown into the lions' den, but the lions did not harm him.
The king wanted Daniel to worship an idol named Bel.
The priests ate the food offered to Bel.
Daniel refused to worship Bel.

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A study guide for 5th grade students of Mahragan Al Keraza, covering the basics of Christianity, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus Christ.