Chapter 1 Need for the prayer - Story of Sarah - Notes

**Chapter 1 Need for the prayer - Story of Sarah** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 What was the age of Abraham when Isaac was born? (90, 100, 110) Answer: 100 2 Who was the wife of Abraham? (Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah) Answer: Sarah 3 Who was the father of Isaac? (Abraham, Mo...

**Chapter 1 Need for the prayer - Story of Sarah** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 What was the age of Abraham when Isaac was born? (90, 100, 110) Answer: 100 2 Who was the wife of Abraham? (Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah) Answer: Sarah 3 Who was the father of Isaac? (Abraham, Moses, Jesus) Answer: Abraham **Write True or False** 4 Sarah was Abraham's half-sister. Answer: False 5 Sarah bore a son to Abraham in his old age. Answer: True 6 God had promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a baby girl. Answer: False **Fill in the blanks** 7 God will answer our \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at the right time. Answer: prayer 8 Abraham was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ years old when his son Isaac was born. Answer: hundred 9 After Sarah died, Isaac was comforted by marrying \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: Rebekah **Answer in a word or a phrase** 10 Who was the son of Abraham and Sarah? Answer: Isaac 11 What was the promise of God to Abraham and Sarah? Answer: Sarah will have a son. **Answer in one or two sentences** 12 Write any two values to be practised by a believer to receive the blessings? Answer: 1. Pray to God without ceasing. 2\. Trust completely in God. 3\. Wait patiently for the perfect time to get an answer from God. 4\. Complete obedience to God. **Chapter 2 Story of Abraham and Lot** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Where did Abraham and Lot go from Egypt with all they had? (Bethlehem, Negev, Jerusalem) Answer: Negev 2 Which city was near to the land chosen by Lot? (Negev, Bethany, Sodom) Answer: Sodom 3 Which was the city known for naughty people who did not honour God? (Jerusalem, Bethel, Sodom, Jericho) Answer: Sodom **Write True or False** 4 The herdsmen of Abraham\'s livestock and Lot\'s livestock were supporting each other. Answer: False 5 Abraham was unselfish and gave Lot the first choice of land. Answer: True 6 God blessed Lot and his land. Answer: False **Fill in the blanks** 7 There were \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ between the herdsmen of Abraham\'s livestock and Lot\'s livestock. Answer: quarrelling 8 God rewarded Abraham\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ by blessing the land he got. Answer: unselfishness 9 Abraham was unselfish and gave \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the first choice of land. Answer: Lot **Answer in a word or a phrase** 10 What kind of land did Lot choose? Answer: Green and beautiful 11 What will be the response of God, if we are unselfish? Answer: God will reward us. 12 Which was the city known for naughty people who did not honour God? Answer: Sodom **Who said to Whom** 13 \"Take your choice of any section of land you want.\" Answer: Abraham to Lot 14 \"If you want the land to the left, I will take the land to the right.\" Answer: Abraham to Lot **Answer in one or two sentences** 15 What was the significance of the land chosen by Lot? Answer: Lot had chosen the land that was green and beautiful, but it was so close to Sodom, a city famous for naughty people who did not honour God. 16 How did God respond to Abraham when he gave Lot the first choice? Answer: God rewarded Abraham\'s unselfishness by blessing the land he got. 17 \"God blessed Abraham and his land\" - why? Answer: Abraham was unselfish and gave Lot the first choice of land. **Answer in a paragraph** 18 What did Abraham said to Lot after the herdsmen of both of their livestock had quarrelled each other? Answer: Abraham\'s livestock and Lot\'s livestock had quarrelled each other. Then Abraham said to Lot, \"Take your choice of any section of land you want. If you want the land to the left, I will take the land to the right. If you prefer the land to the right, I will go to left.\" 19 Why did the herdsmen of Abraham and Lot quarrel each other? Answer: Abraham was very rich. Lot also had so many possessions like flocks, herds, and tents. The land could not support both of them living together because they got so many possessions. Thus quarrel arose between the herdsmen of Abraham and Lot. 20 What was the solution proposed by Abraham to resolve the conflict between his herdsmen and Lot\'s herdsmen? Answer: Abraham said to Lot, \"Take your choice of any section of land you want. If you want the land to the left, I will take the land to the right. If you prefer the land to the right, I will go to left.\" **Chapter 3 Story of Jacob and his sons -- Israel** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Who was the father of Esau and Jacob? (Abraham, Isaac, Joseph) Answer: Isaac 2 How many sons did Jacob have? (10, 11, 12) Answer: 12 3 Who was the wife of Jacob? (Rachel, Rebecca, Sarah) Answer: Rachel 4 Who was the father-in-law of Jacob? (Joseph, Laban, Abraham) Answer: Laban 5 What was the name given to Jacob after wrestling with an angel? (Isaac, Isaiah, Israel) Answer: Israel **Write True or False** 6 Isaac became the father for his twin sons Joseph and Jacob. Answer: False 7 Jacob wrestled with an angel and was renamed Israel. Answer: True 8 Jacob got married to Leah and Rachel. Answer: True 9 The 12 sons of Isaac were later known as the 12 Tribes of Israel. Answer: False **Fill in the blanks** 10 Jacob saw \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ coming with 400 men. Answer: Esau 11 Jacob finally returned to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Canaan, the land of his father, Isaac. Answer: Canaan 12 Jacob had made \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ with his brother, Esau. Answer: peace 13 Jacob worked for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ years to marry Rachel. Answer: seven **Answer in a word or a phrase** 14 Who were the sons of Isaac? Answer: Esau and Jacob 15 Who was the father-in-law of Jacob? Answer: Laban 16 Where did Jacob want to go back? Answer: The Promised Land/Canaan 17 What were the gifts given to Esau by Jacob? Answer: Many goats, rams, sheep, camels and donkeys 18 Which was the land of Isaac? Answer: Canaan 19 How were the 12 sons of Jacob known later? Answer: 12 Tribes of Israel 20 What was the name of the place where Jacob had his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven? Answer: Bethel **Answer in one or two sentences** 21 Why did Laban want Jacob to stay with him? Answer: Laban knew that the Lord has blessed him because of Jacob. 22 Why did Jacob have to leave his country? Answer: Jacob\'s twin brother Esau wanted to kill him as he had stolen his blessings from his father. 23 Why was Jacob afraid of his brother? Answer: Jacob\'s twin brother Esau wanted to kill him as he had stolen his blessings from his father. **Answer in a paragraph** 24 Explain the reunion of Jacob and Esau? Answer: Jacob sent some gifts to Esau. He sent many goats, rams, sheep, camels, and donkeys. Jacob saw Esau coming with 400 men. Jacob bowed seven times until Esau came near. Esau ran to meet him. Thy hugged and kissed each other and they both wept. **Chapter 4 JOSEPH and Pharaoh: God's plan unfolds in Egypt Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Which of Joseph\'s brothers suggested selling him into slavery instead of killing him? (Reuben, Judah, Benjamin, Simeon) Answer: Judah 2 Who was the father of Joseph? (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob) Answer: Jacob 3 From where was the Ishmaelites travelling to Egypt? (Bethany, Gilead, Nineveh) Answer: Gilead 4 Which son of Jacob was given a special coloured coat by his father? (Joseph, Ruben, Judah) Answer: Joseph 5 To whom Joseph was sold by his brothers? (Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Syrians) Answer: Ishmaelites 6 Who was the assistant to Pharaoh to whom Joseph was sold in Egypt? (Paul, Potiphar, Pontius) Answer: Potiphar 7 In which land did Joseph become a powerful leader after interpreting Pharaoh\'s dream? (Canaan, Babylon, Egypt) Answer: Egypt **Write True or False** 8 Joseph\'s coat was made of camel hair. Answer: False 9 Joseph was imprisoned for false accusation. Answer: True 10 Joseph was kidnapped by his 12 jealous older brothers and was sold into slavery. Answer: False 11 God was with Joseph and he became a vizier of Egypt. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 12 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ interpreted Pharaoh\'s dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Answer: Joseph 13 When his brothers saw Joseph from the distance, they made a plan to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ him. Answer: kill 14 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ was with Joseph and helped him to do everything right. Answer: God 15 The Lord was still with Joseph in jail and the warden put Joseph in charge of all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: prisoners 16 Despite being sold into slavery, Joseph remains \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and trusted in God. Answer: faithful **Answer in a word or a phrase** 17 Who was the eldest of the tribe of Israel? Answer: Ruben 18 Who was Potiphar? Answer: An assistant to Pharaoh of Egypt. 19 How much was the money for which Joseph was sold? Answer: 20 pieces of silver 20 Who bought Joseph as a slave? Answer: Potiphar 21 Why did Joseph end up in jail? Answer: For false accusation **Who said to Whom** 22 \"Let\'s not kill him, just throw him in a well out here in the field.\" Answer: Ruben to his brothers. **Answer in one or two sentences** 23 What happened to Joseph after explaining Pharaoh\'s dream? Answer: He became the in charge of all land in Egypt. 24 What dream did Joseph interpret for Pharaoh that saved Egypt? Answer: Joseph interpreted the dream of Pharaoh - \'Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine\'. **Answer in a paragraph** 25 How did Joseph became the in-charge of all land in Egypt after being thrown into an empty well? Answer: Joseph\'s brothers pulled him out of the well and sold him for 20 pieces of silver to the Ishmaelites who were going to Egypt. In Egypt he was sold to Potiphar, an assistant to Pharaoh of Egypt. But, Joseph ended up in jail for false accusation. God was with Joseph. One day Pharaoh had a dream, and no one could explain it to him. Joseph was brought to Pharaoh, and he explained it to him. The Pharaoh appointed him as the in-charge of all the land in Egypt. **Chapter 5 Story of Daniel** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Who was the king during the story of Daniel? (Solomon, Darius, David) Answer: Darius 2 How many satraps were appointed over the kingdom during the time of Daniel? (100, 110, 120) Answer: 120 3 How many administrators were appointed over the kingdom during the time of Daniel? (3, 4, 5) Answer: 3 4 What was Daniel\'s usual habit? (Singing, Praying, Painting) Answer: Praying 5 Which king made young Daniel captive and exiled him to Babylon? (Darius, Cyrus, Nebuchadnezzar) Answer: Nebuchadnezzar 6 Who was thrown into lions\' den? (Daniel, Samuel, Ezekiel) Answer: Daniel **Write True or False** 7 Daniel was thrown into lions\' den because of praying to God. Answer: True 8 The administrators got jealous of Daniel and wanted to trap him. Answer: True 9 The administrators loved Daniel very much as King Darius loved him dearly. Answer: False 10 Daniel stopped praying to God when the king declared a decree to worship him alone. Answer: False **Fill in the blanks** 11 Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and requested vegetables and water instead. Answer: food 12 Daniel was blessed with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and extraordinary wisdom. Answer: intelligence 13 Daniel did not change his habit of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the true God. Answer: praying 14 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ was thrown into the lions den and seal the den with a stone. Answer: Daniel 15 God sent \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to shut the lions\' mouth. Answer: angels 16 Daniel was a noble young captive first carried into exile by King \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of Babylon. Answer: Nebuchadnezzar **Answer in a word or a phrase** 17 Who was sent by God to shut the mouths of lions to protect Daniel? Answer: angels 18 Where was Daniel thrown into as per the king\'s order? Answer: Lions\' den 19 How was the lions\' den sealed after throwing Daniel into it? Answer: With a stone 20 What did King Darius do the next morning after Daniel was thrown into the lions\' den? Answer: Check on Daniel at dawn **Who said to Whom** 21 \"My God send his angels to shut the lions\' mouth and they have not harmed me, for I was found innocent before him.\" Answer: Daniel to King Darius **Answer in one or two sentences** 22 What were the blessings of Daniel? Answer: Daniel was blessed with intelligence and extraordinary wisdom. 23 What was Daniel's habit that led to him being thrown into the lions\' den? Answer: Daniel worshipped the true God and he used to pray three times a day on his knees. 24 Why did the other administrators become jealous of Daniel? Answer: Daniel was more intelligent and wise, and King Darius loved him dearly. 25 What happened to Daniel in the lions\' den? Answer: God sent His angels to shut the lions\' mouth and they did not harm him. 26 Why did God protect Daniel from lions? Answer: Daniel was found innocent before God. 27 What decree did the administrators convince the King Darius to pass? Answer: Everyone must worship only the king for 30 days. If anyone worshipped other god or man would be thrown into lions den. **Answer in a paragraph** 28 Why was Daniel thrown into lions\' den? Answer: After convinced by the jealous administrators, King Darius declared an ordinance and enforced an edict that everyone must worship only the king for 30 days. The violators would be thrown into lions\' den. However, Daniel did not stop his habit of praying to God. The wicked administrators found Daniel guilty and brought him to the King. The King ordered to put Daniel into lions\' den. 29 Why did the other administrators convince the king to create an ordinance about worshipping other gods or men? Answer: The other administrators were jealous of Daniel whom King Darius loved dearly. So, they wanted to kill him. Daniel used to pray to God three times a day on his knees. In order to trap Daniel, the wicked administrators convinced the king to declare an ordinance and enforce an edit that for 30 days anyone who worshipped other gods or men other than the king would be thrown into lions\' den. **Chapter 6 Story of Moses and Aaron -- God's faithful leaders Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Who was the eldest brother of Moses? (Levi, Aaron, Joseph) Answer: Aaron 2 For how many years did Moses live as a shepherd in the desert? (20, 30, 40) Answer: 40 3 Who did God send to help Moses speak to Pharaoh? (Aaron, Miriam, Abraham) Answer: Aaron 4 How many plagues did God bring upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron? (5, 10, 15) Answer: 10 5 What did Moses represent in God\'s plan to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? (Prophet, High Priest, King) Answer: Prophet 6 What did Aaron represent in God\'s plan to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? (Prophet, High Priest, King) Answer: High Priest **Write True or False** 7 Aaron was the younger brother of Moses. Answer: True 8 Moses was raised as an Egyptian slave in Pharaoh's palace. Answer: False 9 Moses did not have any relationship with his birth family after being adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. Answer: False 10 Moses killed an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. Answer: True 11 Moses spent 40 years as a shepherd in the desert before God called him. Answer: True 12 When God called Moses from the burning bush, Moses eagerly accepted the task without hesitation. Answer: False 13 God told Moses that Aaron, his brother, would speak on his behalf to Pharaoh. Answer: True 14 Moses was chosen by God to be the high priest of Israel. Answer: False 15 God brought 12 plagues upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron. Answer: False 16 The story of Moses and Aaron teaches that God knows our abilities and wants us to submit to His will. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 17 Moses\' brother \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ served as his spokesperson Answer: Aaron 18 God called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ from burning bush to deliver Israelites from slavery. Answer: Moses 19 Aaron was the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ brother of Moses who led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. Answer: eldest 20 Moses was raised by Pharaoh\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the palace as her son. Answer: daughter 21 Although Moses was raised as an Egyptian prince, he still identified his roots and considered \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as his brothers. Answer: Hebrews 22 Although Moses was raised as an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ prince, he still identified his roots and considered Hebrews as his brothers. Answer: Egyptian 23 When Moses saw a Hebrew being mistreated by an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, he got angry and killed the abuser. Answer: Egyptian 24 After killing the Egyptian, Moses fled to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ where he spent 40 years as a shepherd. Answer: desert 25 God called Moses from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ bush to deliver the Israelites from slavery. Answer: burning 26 Moses protested to God, saying that his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and tongue were sluggish. Page 9 Answer: mouth 27 God sent Moses\' brother \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to help him speak to Pharaoh. Answer: Aaron 28 God chose younger brother Moses as the leader and elder brother Aaron as the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: assistant 29 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ delivered the tablets with the Ten Commandments to the Israelites. Answer: Moses 30 God used Moses to part the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at the start of the Exodus. Answer: Red Sea 31 Together, Moses and Aaron brought \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ plagues upon Egypt to lead the Israelites out of captivity. Answer: 10 **Answer in a word or a phrase** 32 How was Moses raised as a child? Answer: As a prince in Pharaoh\'s palace. 33 Who did God send to help Moses speak to Pharaoh? Answer: (His sister) Miriam 34 Where was Moses raised as a child? Answer: Pharaoh\'s palace 35 What did Moses do when he saw a Hebrew being mistreated by an Egyptian? Answer: Killed the Egyptian 36 How many years did Moses spend as a shepherd in the desert? Answer: 40 years 37 From where did God call Moses to deliver the Israelites? Answer: Burning bush 38 What did Moses say was sluggish when God called him? Answer: His mouth and tongue 39 What role did Aaron serve in God\'s plan alongside Moses? Answer: High Priest 40 Who is the author of the first five books of the Bible? Answer: Moses **Who said to Whom** 41 \"Isn\'t Aaron the Levite your brother?\" Answer: God said to Moses 42 "He will serve as a mouth for you, and you will serve as God to him.\" Answer: God said to Moses 43 \"I know that he can speak well.\" Answer: God said to Moses 44 \"You will speak with him and tell him what to say.\" Answer: God said to Moses **Answer in one or two sentences** 45 What did Moses do when he saw a Hebrew being mistreated by an Egyptian? Answer: Moses got angry, killed the abuser and fled into a desert. 46 What was Moses\' protest when God called him from the burning bush? Answer: Moses said that his mouth and tongue were sluggish. 47 What was the role of Aaron in helping Moses? Answer: Aaron was Moses\' assistant and spoke on his behalf. 48 Why did Moses flee to the desert after killing the Egyptian? Answer: Moses fled to the desert to escape punishment after killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. 49 How did God address Moses' concern about being a slow speaker? Answer: God reassured Moses by telling him that his brother Aaron would speak on his behalf and that He would guide both of them. 50 What was Aaron's role alongside Moses in leading the Israelites out of Egypt? Answer: Aaron served as Moses' spokesperson, communicating with Pharaoh, while Moses acted as God's prophet and leader. 51 What lesson can we learn from the roles of Moses and Aaron in God's plan? Answer: The story teaches that God knows our strengths and weaknesses, and we must trust His plan, submitting ourselves to His will. 52 What lesson can we learn from the story of Moses and Aaron? Answer: God knows our capabilities and wants us to submit to His will. **Answer in a paragraph** 53 Explain how Moses and Aaron worked together to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Answer: Moses and Aaron worked as a team, with Moses serving as God's chosen prophet and Aaron acting as his spokesperson. God instructed Moses on what to say, and Aaron communicated it to Pharaoh. Together, they brought the ten plagues upon Egypt and led the Israelites out of slavery to the Promised Land. 54 Describe how God reassured Moses about his ability to lead the Israelites? Answer: When Moses expressed concern about being a slow speaker, God reassured him by sending Aaron, his brother, to help. Aaron would speak on Moses' behalf, and God promised to guide them both in their mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. 55 What role did Aaron play in assisting Moses, and how did this reflect God's plan? Answer: Aaron acted as Moses' spokesperson, communicating God's message to Pharaoh. This reflected God's plan by showing that leadership can involve teamwork, with Aaron supporting Moses' role as the chosen prophet, even though Aaron was the elder brother. **Chapter 7 Use of Bible in the church** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 How many books are there in the Old Testament? (27, 39, 49) Answer: 39 2 How many books are there in the New Testament? (27, 39, 49) Answer: 27 3 What was the main language to which the holy fathers of the Church translated the Holy Scriptures? (Latin, Syriac, Hebrew) Answer: Syriac 4 Who is the main focus of the Holy Bible? (Jesus Christ, Apostles, Moses) Answer: Jesus Christ 5 Who is not supposed to read Holy Gospel during the Holy Liturgy? (Priest, Bishop, Deacon) Answer: Deacon 6 Who preached the Gospels for the first time before they were written as books? (Prophets, Kings, Disciples) Answer: Disciples 7 What is a talk on religious or moral subject, especially one given by a religious leader during a service? (Gospel, Sermon, Letter) Answer: Sermon **Write True or False** 8 The Holy Bible, according to the Syrian Orthodox Church, consists of only the New Testament. Answer: False 9 The Syrian Orthodox Church believes that the Bible is the divine word of God. Answer: True 10 According to the Syrian Orthodox tradition, St. Ephraim\'s writings contain enough quotations from the Bible to reconstruct it. Answer: True 11 The Bible is placed on a special podium in the centre of the sanctuary during church services. Answer: True 12 The Syrian Orthodox Church urges its members to read the Bible only in private settings. Answer: False 13 The readings of the New Testament books during Holy Mass are arranged in the order of their writing. Answer: False 14 The Act of Apostles and letters of St. Paul are read before the Gospels in Holy Mass. Answer: True 15 According to the Syriac tradition, the Holy Gospel must be read by a patriarch, bishop, or priest during the Holy Liturgy. Answer: True 16 The Syrian Orthodox Church uses the Holy Bible as the absolute authority concerning matters of faith. Answer: True 17 A \"sermon\" is a talk given only by the Apostles and Holy Fathers during ancient services. Answer: False 18 The church\'s liturgy is deeply connected to the Bible, whether in prayer or song. Answer: True 19 The ancient Syriac copies of the Holy Bible are kept only in churches, not in museums. Answer: False 20 The sermon given by religious leaders during services is based on the Holy Bible and is meant to cleanse the hearts of the faithful. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 21 The holy fathers of the Church translated the Holy Scriptures into \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ language since the very early years of Christianity. Answer: Syriac 22 God commanded the authors of bible to record all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ that were inspired by Him in a book to be the beacon of light to their congregations and future generations. Answer: truths 23 The focus of the Holy Bible is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, the Saviour of the world. Answer: Jesus Christ 24 All the prayers and songs of the Church has connections to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: Holy Bible 25 Holy Church has arranged the readings of the New Testament books in the order of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: events 26 The Acts of Apostles and Letters of St. Paul are read prior to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ reading during the Holy Mass. Answer: Gospel 27 The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ were first preached by the disciples of Jesus Christ well before it was written in the form of books. Answer: Gospels 28 The gospels were first preached by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of Jesus Christ well before it was written in form of books. Answer: disciples 29 The Church is using the Holy Bible as an absolute \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ concerning matters of the faith. Answer: authority 30 A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ isa talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given by a religious leader during a service. Answer: sermon **Answer in a word or a phrase** 31 What does the Syrian Orthodox Church believe the Holy Bible is? Answer: The divine word of God 32 What are the two main parts of the Holy Bible? Answer: The Old Testament and the New Testament 33 Which Biblical portion is read prior to the public celebration of the Holy Mass? Answer: Old Testament 34 What does the Church use as an absolute authority concerning matter of faith? Answer: The Bible 35 Who is the current Patriarch of our Church? Answer: His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II 36 What is read before the Gospel during the Holy Mass? Answer: The Act of Apostles and letters of St. Paul 37 Who all can read the Holy Gospel during the Holy Liturgy according to Syriac tradition? Answer: Patriarch, bishops and priests. **Answer in one or two sentences** 38 Where is the Holy Bible kept in Syrian Orthodox churches? Answer: The Bible is kept on a special podium at the centre of the Holy Sanctuary. 39 What does the church urge all members to do with the Holy Bible? Answer: The Holy Church urges all members to study and read it both publicly and privately. 40 What is said about St. Ephraim\'s writings? Answer: They could be used to re-assemble the Bible. 41 Write in order the following books are read in the Holy Eucharist -- "Letters of St. Paul, Holy Gospel, Old Testament, Acts of Apostles"? Answer: Old Testament, Acts of Apostles, Letters of St. Paul, Holy Gospel **Answer in a paragraph** 42 How is the Holy Bible integrated into the prayers, songs, and writings of the Syrian Orthodox Church? Answer: All the prayers and songs of the Church are connected to the Holy Bible. The holy fathers of the church applied the Bible verses into their spiritual writings. If all the Syriac Bible in the world were to vanish, the Holy Bible could be re-assembled from the quotations that St. Ephraim had used in his writings in the fourth century. 43 Why the Act of Apostles and the Letters of St. Paul are read prior to the Gospel reading during the Holy Mass? Answer: The Act of Apostles and the Letters of St. Paul are read prior to the Gospel reading during the Holy Mass. It shows that the missionary work of Apostles was prior to the writing of the Gospels. The Gospels were first preached by the disciples of Jesus Christ well before it was written in form of books. **Chapter 8 Wise and foolish builders** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Where does the wise man build his house on in the parable? (Sand, Wood, Rock) Answer: Rock 2 Where does the foolish man build his house on? (Rock, Sand, Grass) Answer: Sand 3 Who was a tax collector before he got to know Jesus? (Levi, John, Stephen, Luke) Answer: Levi 4 Apart from the Gospel of Matthew, in which other Gospel the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders can be found? (Mark, Luke, John) Answer: Luke **Write True or False** 5 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders is found in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. Answer: True 6 The wise man builds his house on sand. Answer: False 7 The house built on the rock stands firm against rain, floods, and winds. Answer: True 8 The foolish man builds his house on the rock, and it stands strong during the storm. Answer: False 9 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders compares those who follow Jesus\' teachings to the wise builder. Answer: True 10 The house built on sand falls when the storm comes. Answer: True 11 The foolish builder represents someone who hears Jesus\' words but does not act on them. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 12 The wise man built his house on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: rock 13 The foolish man built his house on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: sand 14 The house built on the rock did not \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ when the storm came. Answer: fall 15 \"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ man who built his house on the rock. Answer: wise **Answer in a word or a phrase** 16 What happened to the house built on sand when the rain, floods, and wind come? Answer: It fell down. **Answer in one or two sentences** 17 What was the significance of the house which was built on a rock? Answer: When the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall. **Answer in a paragraph** 18 Explain the key message of the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders? Answer: The parable teaches that those who hear and follow Jesus\' teachings are like the wise builder who built his house on a rock. His house did not fall when the rain, wind and storm hit on it. But, those who do not act on Jesus\' words are like the foolish builder who constructed his house on sand and it collapsed in the storm. Faith must be accompanied by action. **Chapter 9 Jesus heals a man with leprosy** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 How did Jesus heal the leper in Mark 1? (By touching him, By praying over him, By giving him medicine, By telling him to wash in the river) Answer: By touching him **Write True or False** 2 Jesus refused to heal the leper when he asked first. Answer: False 3 Jesus Christ travelled throughout Galilee preaching in the synagogues. Answer: True 4 Jesus was moved with compassion and touched the man with leprosy. Answer: True 5 After being healed, the man with leprosy told everyone about his healing as Jesus instructed. Answer: False 6 Jesus told the healed man to show himself to the priest and offer a gift as a testimony. Answer: True 7 The key lesson we learn from the leper is to approach Jesus confidently with our needs. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 8 The leper said to Jesus, \"If you are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, you can make me clean.\" Answer: willing 9 Jesus Christ travelled throughout all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, preaching in the synagogues and driving out demons. Answer: Galilee 10 A man with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ came and knelt before him and said "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean". Answer: leprosy 11 Jesus moved with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, reached out his hand and touched the leper. Answer: compassion 12 A key lesson we learn from the leper is that just as the leper did, we can confidently \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Jesus in all our need. Answer: approach **Answer in a word or a phrase** 13 What emotion did Jesus show to the leper? Answer: Compassion 14 For a testimony, Jesus told the leper to show himself to whom? Answer: Priests **Who said to Whom** 15 "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean" Answer: The Leper said to Jesus. 16 \"I am willing.\" Answer: Jesus said to the leper. 17 "See that you don't tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them. Answer: Jesus said to the leper. **Answer in one or two sentences** 18 What did the leper do when he saw Jesus? Answer: The leper said to Jesus, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." **Answer in a paragraph** 19 Why did Jesus no longer openly enter the city after the leper got cured? Answer: The leper went out and began to publish that Jesus cured him. The news spread everywhere. Jesus could no more openly enter the city due to large crowds of followers. **Chapter 10 Jesus turns water into wine** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Where did the wedding take place? (Nazareth, Cana, Jerusalem) Answer: Cana 2 Who was present at the wedding besides Jesus and his disciples? (Mother Mary, Martha, Lazarus) Answer: Mother Mary 3 At the Wedding at Cana, what did Jesus turn into wine? (Grape Juice, Water, Olive oil, Milk) Answer: Water 4 Who brought the lack of wine to Jesus\' attention at the Wedding at Cana? (The bridegroom, The servants, His disciples, His mother Mary) Answer: His mother Mary 5 How many jars did Jesus instruct the servants to fill with water? (Four, Five, Six) Answer: Six **Write True or False** 6 The Wedding at Cana was Jesus\' first recorded miracle in the Gospel of John. Answer: True 7 The people who witnessed the miracle did not believe in Jesus. Answer: False 8 Jesus performed miracles so that people would believe in God. Answer: True 9 Jesus wants us to believe in Him and ask for His help in our lives. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 10 The master of the banquet said that the bridegroom had saved the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ wine for last. Answer: best 11 At the Wedding at Cana, Jesus told the servants to fill \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ jars with water. Answer: six **Answer in a word or a phrase** 12 What was the reaction of the director of the feast to the new wine? Answer: Astonishment 13 What significance does the Wedding at Cana have in Jesus\' ministry? Answer: Jesus\' first miracle. 14 Who tasted the wine after it was turned from water? Answer: The director of the wedding 15 Where do you find in the Bible the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine? Answer: In the Gospel of St. John **Answer in one or two sentences** 16 What did Mary ask Jesus to do at the Wedding in Cana? Answer: Mary asked Jesus to do something to help as the wine had given out. 17 What did Jesus\' miracle at Cana reveal about his identity? Answer: He was the Son of God. 18 Why did Jesus perform miracles? Answer: Jesus performed miracles to establish a foundation for people to believe in God. **Chapter 11 Conversion of Saul** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 What was Saul before his conversion? (Fisherman, Pharisee, Tax Collector) Answer: Pharisee 2 Where was Saul traveling when he encountered the light from heaven? (Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Damascus) Answer: Damascus 3 Who spoke to Saul during his encounter on the road to Damascus? (Jesus, Angel, Moses) Answer: Jesus 4 Who was sent by Jesus to restore Saul's vision? (Peter, Ananias, John) Answer: Ananias 5 How many letters did St. Paul contribute to the New Testament? (12, 10, 14) Answer: 14 **Write True or False** 6 Saul was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. Answer: True 7 Saul was traveling to Damascus to preach the Gospel. Answer: False 8 A light from heaven flashed on Saul, causing him to become blind. Answer: True 9 Ananias was the one who restored Saul's vision and baptized him. Answer: True 10 After his conversion, Saul began proclaiming in synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God. Answer: True 11 Saul's name changed to Paul during his first missionary journey to Cyprus. Answer: True 12 St. Paul contributed 12 letters to the New Testament. Answer: False 13 The Letter of Paul to the Romans is considered one of the most important pieces of literature in history. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 14 Saul was a Pharisee and a member of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: Sanhedrin 15 Saul was traveling to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to persecute the church. Answer: Damascus 16 A light from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ flashed on Saul, causing him to fall to the ground. Answer: heaven 17 \_\_\_\_\_\_ was the priest in Damascus who restored Saul's vision. Answer: Ananias 18 Saul's name was changed to \_\_\_\_\_\_ during his first missionary journey to Cyprus. Answer: Paul **Answer in a word or a phrase** 19 Name the priest who laid his hands on Saul and restored his vision? (Samuel, Ananias, Eli) Answer: Ananias 20 Which of Paul\'s letters is considered one of the most important pieces of literature in history? Answer: Letter to the Romans **Who said to Whom** 21 \"Who are you, Lord?\" Answer: Saul to Jesus 22 \"Rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.\" Answer: Jesus to Saul **Answer in one or two sentences** 23 Who was Paul before he converted to Christianity? Answer: Paul, named Saul, was a Pharisee and a Sanhedrin member who persecuted Christians. 24 What happened to Saul when the light from heaven flashed on him? Answer: When the light from heaven flashed on Saul, he became blind. 25 What did Saul begin proclaiming in the synagogues after his conversion? Answer: Jesus is the Son of God, and He is the Christ. **Answer in a paragraph** 26 Explain Saul's experience in the road to Damascus? Answer: When Saul was going to Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed on him. He fell to the ground and became blind. He heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" Jesus said to him, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." 27 What happened to Saul after three days of his blindness? Answer: After spending three days without sight in the house of Judas, a priest named Ananias came to Saul and laid his hands on him. Immediately he got his sight back. He became Paul. **Chapter 12 Introduction to church history -- St Peter, Early Church, and Pentecost Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 Where did St. Peter establish his administrative throne for the Holy Church? (Rome, Antioch, Damascus) Answer: Antioch 2 Who spoke with newfound courage and shared stories of Jesus on Pentecost? (Peter, Paul, John) Answer: Peter 3 In which city was the very first Christian church set up? (Antioch, Nazareth, Jerusalem) Answer: Jerusalem 4 Where were the disciples of Jesus first called Christians? (Antioch, Bethlehem, Rome) Answer: Antioch 5 What was the gift promised to his disciples by Jesus Christ before his ascension? (Chocolates, Holy Cross, Holy Spirit, Cloak) Answer: Holy Spirit **Write True or False** 6 Pentecost occurred fifty days after Jesus\' resurrection. Answer: True 7 The disciples were gathered in the Garden of Gethsemane for ten days before Pentecost. Answer: False 8 A sound like a roaring wind was heard when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples. Answer: True 9 The flame above the disciples\' heads burned them. Answer: False 10 Peter spoke with newfound courage and shared stories of Jesus during the day of Pentecost. Answer: True 11 The disciples spoke only in Hebrew after receiving the Holy Spirit. Answer: False 12 The followers of Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch. Answer: True 13 The Holy Spirit played a major role in the growth of the early Christian church. Answer: True **Fill in the blanks** 14 Jesus had spent \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days with the disciples after his resurrection. Answer: forty 15 The disciples and followers of Jesus Christ were together in a room of the mansion of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: St. Mark 16 Peter the chief of Apostles was there too, once afraid, and doubtful, but now \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and hopeful. Answer: strong 17 The crowd was amazed and said, \"Why do we hear them in our very own \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_?\" Answer: languages 18 St. Peter created the Holy Throne for the administration of the church in the city of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: Antioch 19 Peter\'s disciples, who were followers of Jesus, started to be called \'\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\' in Antioch. Answer: Christians **Answer in a word or a phrase** 20 Which day was the early Christian Church born? Answer: Day of Pentecost 21 Where were the disciples gathered for the ten days leading up to Pentecost? Answer: The mansion of St. Mark 22 What appeared above each disciple's head during Pentecost? Answer: A small dancing flame 23 What did some people remember the Day of Pentecost as? Answer: Second Babel **Answer in one or two sentences** 24 What helped the early Christian church grow from a small group to a large family of believers? Answer: The power of the Holy Spirit and the hard work of apostles helped the early Christian church grow from a small group to a large family of believers 25 What was the content of Peter\'s sermon on the day of Pentecost? Answer: Peter shared the stories of Jesus, his miracles and the love He had for everyone. He also spoke of a new way to live, with kindness and faith. **Answer in a paragraph** 26 How did the Holy Spirit descend on the disciples when they were gathered at the Mansion of St. Mark? Answer: On the day of Pentecost, the disciples were gathered at the Mansion of St. Mark. Suddenly, a sound like a roaring wind echoed around them. Above each disciple\'s head, a small, dancing flame appeared, flickering and warm but not burning. Thus the Holy Spirit descended on them. **Chapter 14 Prayer - 9th hour Prayer and Evening prayers Part 1 Fill in the blanks** 1 The Syriac Orthodox Church sets the times of prayer to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Answer: seven **Answer in a word or a phrase** 2 When does an ecclesiastical day begin as per our Church tradition? Answer: Evening at sunset **Chapter 15 Liturgical Study** **Choose the correct answer from the options given** 1 How long is the minimum recommended fasting time before the Eucharist? (6 hours, 3 hours, 12 hours) Answer: 6 hours **Write True or False** 2 The Holy Eucharist started with Jesus at the Last Supper. Answer: True 3 It is not necessary to prepare our hearts and minds before participating in the Holy Eucharist. Answer: False 4 Respectful attire for girls includes traditional dresses, and for boys, it includes formal pants. Answer: True 5 Fasting before the Eucharist was not a tradition in early Christianity. Answer: False 6 The church recommends a minimum of 3-hour fasting in certain instances before the Holy Eucharist. Answer: False 7 It is important to finish all prayers both evening and morning before attending the Eucharist. Answer: True 8 Reading Bible passages after prayers is unnecessary before the Eucharist. Answer: False **Fill in the blanks** 9 The Holy \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ helps us feel closer to God. Answer: Eucharist 10 The Holy Eucharist started with Jesus at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Answer: Last Supper 11 The tradition of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ before the Eucharist has been a practice since early Christianity. Answer: fasting 12 It is important to finish all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ both evening and morning before attending the Eucharist. Answer: prayers 13 Reading or listening to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ passages after the prayers will help set the mind on spiritual matters. Answer: Bible **Answer in a word or a phrase** 14 Name the regional head of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church? Answer: His Beatitude Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I 15 Name the occasion on which the Holy Eucharist was initiated? Answer: Last Supper **Answer in one or two sentences** 16 What do you understand about the beginning of the Holy Eucharist? Answer: The Holy Eucharist started by Jesus at the Last Supper. **Answer in a paragraph** 17 Write any two physical preparations that one should make before attending the Holy Eucharist? Answer: (Any TWO) a\. Dress appropriately: Respectful attire, such as traditional dresses for girls and formal pants for boys. b. Fasting: Fasting: The tradition of fasting before the Eucharist is a practice since the early Christianity. As practiced and advised by the church, no food is consumed after the dinner on the previous day for the holy Qurbana conducted in the morning. A minimum of 6-hour fasting is a practice recommended by church in other instances. c\. Cleanliness: It is critical to ensure basic hygiene, like washing hands and face or a shower prior to attending the service as a sign of respect. 18 What do you understand about \'fasting\' before the Holy Eucharist? Answer: The tradition of fasting before the Eucharist is a practice since the early Christianity. As practiced and advised by the church, no food is consumed after the dinner on the previous day for the holy Qurbana conducted in the morning. A minimum of 6-hour fasting is a practice recommended by church in other instances. 19 What are the mental and spiritual preparations to be done before attending the Holy Eucharist? Answer: a. Prayer: It is important to finish all prayers both evening and morning before attending the Eucharist. b\. Readings: Reading or listening to Bible passages after the prayers will help to set the mind on spiritual matters. c\. Hymns: Sing some of Christian songs or recite traditional hymn or chant during the prayers including the special preparatory prayers. The music can help focus our minds on God.