Lessons 1&2

Fill in the blanks

1) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe

that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

2) The leader of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ – The author and perfector

3) Faith is received by hearing the word of God.

4) Faith without action is useless. (James 2-14)

5) Abraham is called the father of believers/ many nations.

6) Faith not shaken by adversary is called – Living faith

7) In the beginning God created earth

8) The earth was formless.

9) God rested on the seventh day.

10) On the first day he created light.

11) The faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

12) Hear oh Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and

with all your soul and with all your strength.

Question answers:

1) What should we do stand fast in faith?

 Throw off sin from our lives (Everything that keeps us away from our goal)

 Run with Perseverance

 Fix our eyes on Jesus

2) What are means to listen to and learn the word of God

 Hearing the message (In conventions, Sunday service or radio etc)

 Reading and learning the word of God.

 Prayer and discussions with family and friends.

 Sunday school

3) Some of the bible characters with strong faith?

Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Joseph, Moses and his parents, Rahab, David,
Samuel,
Gideon, Barak, Samson, Daniel and his friends, Isaiah

4) Abraham is the father of Believers. Evaluate his faith.

 Heard the voice of God and believed

 Waited for the promise without grumbling

 Strong in faith

 Gave glory to God.

5) Name the Hebrew youths who stood firm and not afraid of the furnace of King Nebuchadnezzar?

What was their response?

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are
thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us
from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will
not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.

6) What does “In image and in likeness means?

It does not mean share or form, instead it is the character with God’s quality (essence)

7) What does fill the earth and subdue it means?

It does not mean crush and destroy or overpower the earth (This character comes – when sin
entered the earth through disobedience). It means to protect it with responsibility and as duty. Work
on/with it and take care of it.

8) Give 5 distinctive qualities of God?

1. Holy, Separated, pure – Psalms 99:9

2. Eternal – Psalms 90:2

3. Judge – Act 17:31

4. Love – 1John4:9

5. Truth – John14:6

6. Faithful – Psalms 36:5

7. Merciful – Micah 7:18-19

9) Define Trinity?

God is one. Trinity involves the units of three entities. United in Essence and Mission. God the Father,
God the Son and God the Holy spirit.

10) Why should be we be Holy?

As God is holy he has commanded us to be holy.

11) Jesus summarised the 10 commandment into 2 group in Mathew 22:35-40 and Luke 10:27. What
is it?

Holy life is good relationship with God and other human being.

12) What does Holiness means?

Holiness is separateness.

Match the following:

1)Abel 5)Father of all nation

2)Enoch 1)Breath

3)Sarah 4)rest/ comfort

4)Noah 3)Princess

5)Abraham 2)Dedicated/ committed

Match the following:

1)Worshiping faith 4)Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

2)Communication with God 3)Noah

3)Faith in Action 5)Sarah

4)Faith in waiting 1)Able

5)Waiting even though the chances was odd. 2)Enoch

Match the following:

1)Jehovah 5) God is my Peace (Judge 6:23-24)

2)El Shadai 3) God will provide (Gen 22:13-14)

3)Jehovah Yire 2) God, the All Mighty (Gen 17:1)

4)Jehovah Nissi 7) God is my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

5)Jehovah Shalom 8) God Heals (Exodus 15:26)

6)Jehovah Shamma 1) God is indescribable (I am whom I am) (Exodus 3:14)

7)Jehovah Raha 6) God who is Present (Ezekiel 48:35)

8) Jehovah Rafa 4) God is my Banner (Exodus 17:15)

Who said to whom

1) The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your strength. Lord said to People of Israel (Deu 6:4)

2) We do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing
furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver. Shadrach, Meshach and

Abednego said to King Nebuchadnezzar. (Daniel 3:10-18)

3) The advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and
will remind you of everything I have said to you. Jesus said to his disciples (John 14:26)

Memory Verse:

This is what the Lord says – Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty. I am the first and the I am
the Last; apart from me there is no God. Isaiah 44:6

Hear o Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your hear and with
all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrew 11:1

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe
that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrew 11:6

**********************************************************************************

Lesson 3

I believe in Jesus Christ

Fill in the blanks

1) In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God.

2) Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become
children

of God.

3) The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

4) Apostle Thomas reached Kodungallure in AD 52

Who said to whom

1) “My Lord and My God.”- Thomas said to Jesus (John 20:24-28)

Question answers:

1) What is Gospel?

Gospel means good news. Good news” that Jesus Christ died to pay the penalty for our sin so that
we might become the children of God through faith alone in Christ alone.

2) Why is it necessary that we should accept Jesus as our saviour?

All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23)

Eternal life is a Grace of God (Romans 6:23)

Because of God’s love, Jesus accepted the death penalty for our sin (Roman 5:8)

We need to confess with our mouth that Jesus is the Lord and believe that God raised him up from
the dead. (Romans 10:9-10)

When you believe and call on him, he will hear (Romans 10:13)

3) How can you make Jesus the role model of your life?

He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death— even to death on a cross (Phil
2:8). His strength was the word of God -He was compassionate and healed the sick, fed the hungry,
raised the dead.

4) Write any 5 names of Jesus?

Son of God

Immanuel

Jesus

Son of Man

Saviour

5) What should we do to receive Eternal life?

Admit – That God created us to live in loving relationship with god

Repent – Admit that we are sinners and that we can’t be saved on our own

Believe – Jesus suffered death penalty on the cross for our sins and conquered death, came out from

the death victorious in resurrection.

Pray continually and mediate on his word.

Match the following:

1)Jesus 5)Messianic title/ Descendant of King David

2)Immanuel 1)The Lord Saves

3)Messiah 4)The anointed one.

4)Christ 3)Deliverer or Saviour

5)Son of David 2)God is with us

Memory Verse:

Here I am! I stood at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and open the door, I will come in
and eat with that person, and they with me. Rev 3:20

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said,
“Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the Last. I am the living one; I was dead and now look, I am alive
for ever and ever! And I hold the key of death and Hades Rev 1:17-18
*******************************************************************

Lesson 4

I believe in the Holy Spirit

Fill in the blanks

5) If you love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another

advocate to help you and be with you forever. John 14:15-16

6) But when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his
own.

He will speak only what he hear. John16:13

7) They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All
of

them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them

8) For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline

Question answers:

6) Who is the Holy Spirit?

Holy spirit is an individual in the Trinity.

7) What are the various names of the Holy spirit?

Advocate

Leader (Romans 8:14)

Intercessor (Romans 8:26)

Helper

8) How does Holy spirit act?

He creates as in we read in Genesis

He come along side (2 Peter 1:21)

Gives us new birth (John 3-5) – Born again

Intercedes for us (Roman 8:26)

He sanctifies us

9) What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness
and self-control

10) What are the few symbols of the Holy Spirit in the bible?

Dove – Mark 1:10 (When Jesus was baptised)

Fire – Act 2:3

Wind – Act 2:2

Deposit – Eph 1:14

Memory Verse:

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”. Act 1:8

And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles,
then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 1 Cor 12:28

**********************************************************************************
*****

Lesson 5

Sacraments

Words and meanings

1. Sacrament (derived from Latin word, Sacramentum) – Holy matter, oath alleging loyalty

2. Koodasa (derived from Syriac word, Kadesh) – Sanctification, partakers of Gods Holiness

3. Rosso (Syriac word) – mystery, secret

4. Mystery (derived from Greek word, mysterion) - hidden , secret

5. Dominus (Latin word) - Lord

Fill in the blanks

1. The sacraments instituted by Jesus are known as _______________ sacraments. (Dominical)

2. There are ________ Sacraments in the Mar Thoma church (Seven)

Questions and Answers

1. What do Sacraments mean

Sacraments are divine mysteries. They are channels of grace. St. Augustine said Sacraments are

‘visible means of invisible grace’. Sacrament is not a hidden mystery, it is a revealing mystery. It is an

outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given to us. This is why Paul describes Gods

plan of Salvation as a mystery of His will made known to us through Jesus Christ.

2. What are the Sacraments in our church

a. Baptism

b. Confirmation

c. Confession

d. Holy Qurbana

e. Marriage

f. Ordination

g. Anointing the Sick

3. Why are Sacraments performed

Through Sacraments, a believer

a) Receives grace

b) Rekindles faith in Christ

c) Strengthens commitment/dedication

d) Grows in unity

e) Reassured of the promises of God

To receive Gods grace through sacraments, faith is necessary. Faith doesn’t not change the divine

initiative and without faith the recipient will not experience the benefits of the Sacraments.

4. What are Dominical Sacraments? Name them.

Sacraments instituted by Jesus. They are Baptism and Holy Qurbana.

5. Common factors of Sacraments

i. Matter – Essential elements for all sacraments. Eg: water (Baptism), Bread and wine (Holy

Qurbana), Oil (anointing of sick)

ii. Celebrants – Priests, bishops who have been specially assigned with authority to conduct

sacraments.

iii. Meaningful formation of Words - Celebrants use particular words while performing the

sacrament. These words proclaim faith and reflect the meaning of the Sacrament.

Eg: in the sacrament of Confirmation, the celebrant recites special prayer for the anointing of
the Holy Spirit.

iv. Intention – All sacraments have specific aims. The celebrants and the participants should have

the same intentions and interest.

v. Biblical basis – All Sacraments are based on the Word of God. Gods promises and

commandments are the foundation of sacraments.

6. Aims of Sacraments

i. Meditate on the prevailing presence of God

ii. Maintain salvation in Jesus as a living experience

iii. Enter into the new life

iv. Be sanctified by the gifts of grace

v. Receive eternal life

Memory verse

Ephesians 1:9

He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in
Christ. Colossians 2:2-3

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full
riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

**********************************************************************************
**

Lesson 6 & 7

Baptism

Words and meanings

6. Baptisso (Greek Word) – Sprinkle, Immerse, Wash, Bathe

7. Mamodeesa (Aramic word) – immersion, washing

8. Christening - naming of the Baptism candidate at the time of Baptism

Fill in the blanks

1. “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be
condemned. “

2. “When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. “
3. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the

Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I

am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

4. Baptism is a sacrament related to the Public Mission, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

5. Baptism is performed in the name of the Holy Trinity.

6. In the Order of Service, the theology of Baptism is mentioned in the Sedara prayers.

7. Mar Thoma church follows the Order of Service in the Antiochian tradition.

8. During the Baptism, the God father/God mother holds the left hand of the baptism candidate and
says I

renounce Satan.

9. The chief Celebrant in the Baptism Service is the Holy Trinity.

10. Sythe is applied on the forehead of the one being baptised.

Questions and Answers

7. What is Baptism?

Baptism is a sacrament related to the Public Mission, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through

Baptism, an individual dies with Christ, resurrects and joins the Church which is the body of Christ. It
is

performed in the name of the Holy Trinity.

8. Intention of Baptism performed by John the Baptist

a. prepare people to confess sins

b. Help to cause transformation

c. Lead people to Jesus

d. Prepare people to lead a new life

e. Help people to produce results of repentance in life

9. Why did Jesus accept the baptism of John the Baptist?

a. To identify with sinners whom Jesus loved.

b. Institute a new covenant amongst the people.

10. What meaning does Baptism have in terms of the ‘Commission of Faith and Order’, based on the

given Bible portions.

h. Romans 6:1-6 - New Life

i. 1 Corinthians 6:11 – Sanctification & Justification

j. Acts 2:38 – Forgiveness of Sins

k. Galatians 3: 26-28 – Being One in Christ

l. Ephesians 4:4-6 – One Baptism

11. What is Christian Baptism / what does Baptism do to us /Spiritual Significance of Baptism

a. Get united as one with Christ, and with the Church- the body of Christ

b. Be filled with the Holy Spirit

c. Receive Gods grace and new birth through the Holy Spirit

d. Become Gods sons and daughters

e. Receives new strength in Christ

12. Name the Biblical portions referred to during Baptism and what is the main message in these

passages?

Epistle : Romans : 5: 20 to 6:8

Gospel : Luke: 3: 15,16 and John 3:5,6

The grace of God through Jesus Christ saves us from our sinful self. We are baptized into the death ,

burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We gain a new self and new life.

Jesus Christ baptizes us through the Holy Spirit and fire. No one can enter the kingdom of God

unless he/she is born of the water and Spirit.

13. List the names entered in the Baptism register.

 The name of the person receiving baptism

 God mother/ God father

 Celebrant priest

14. What does enlisting the names in the Baptism register indicates?

This is a fore indication of names being written in the Book of Life mentioned in Philippians and

Revelation.

15. What does Sealing (applying Sythe on the forehead) in baptism indicates?

Marking the Seal on the forehead of the one receiving baptism indicates:

 Membership in the church

 Symbol of salvation

 Set apart for Gods work

 Realization of being one with Christ

16. What is the role of Godparents in baptism?

God parents are considered as the representatives of the church.

The role of the God parents is

 to raise the child on behalf of the church

 to raise the child in the faith and practices of the church

17. Why is the left hand of the baptism candidate is held by the God parents?

The left hand is held as a symbol to renounce Satan, his armies and his messengers. Holding the left

hand is symbolic.

18. Why is Mooron poured into the water for Baptism

It is symbolic of the presence of Holy Spirit over water at the time of Creation.

19. Mention some of the significance of Olive oil from the Bible

Makes new/nourishes, New Hope, Spiritual growth, fruitfulness, joy and gladness

Memory verse

Galatians 3:26-27 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were
baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

John 3:5,6 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he
cannot enter into the kingdom of God. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is
born of the Spirit is spirit.

Ephesian 6:12-13 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly realms.

**********************************************************************************
*

Lesson 8

CONFIRMATION

Words and meanings

9. Mooron (Greek Word) – oil, medicated oil, viscous fluid, fragrant oil

10. Tabaleetha - The table in Madbaha on which the substances of the Holy Qurbana are

kept

11. Messiah – the Anointed

Fill in the blanks

11. Christ is the Lords anointed.

12. When David was anointed with the oil, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him.

13. Priests and Kings were ordained in terms of instructions from God.

Who said to whom

1. “This is to be my sacred anointing oil for the generations to come “. – The Lord said to Moses to

speak to the Israelites.

True or False

To ordain priests, Kings, prophets the anointing oil used to be poured on their head -True

Questions and Answers

20. What is Confirmation or Mooron unction?

Confirmation is a sacrament to confirm the members of the church in faith, with the power of the
Holy Spirit. Our body becomes Gods temple.

21. On which part of the body of the one to be baptized is Mooron applied?

Immediately after baptism, Mooron is applied over the forehead and other parts of the body of the

baptized.

22. What are the occasions in which Mooron is generally used

a. To smear over the body of the Baptized after Baptism

b. Sanctify the baptismal water

c. To consecrate new churches

d. To consecrate Tabaleetha

e. To consecrate the equipment, articles, furniture in the new church

23. What are the two incidents to prove that Jesus was the Anointed One?

 The anointing of Jesus immediately after he was baptized by John the Baptist in the river Jordan

 At the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus revealed himself as the anointed, reading from the OT. “The

spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim the good news to the poor.”

(Luke 4:18)

24. What is the relationship between Laying of Hands’ of the Early church and ‘Mooron’?

In the Early Church, it was a practice for the apostles or their delegated ones to lay their hands on
the Baptized believer and to pray for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. With the prayerful laying of

hands, believer enter the Royal Priesthood. In the present church, Bishops use the specially

prepared Mooron in place of the ‘Laying of the Hands’.

Memory verse

1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special
possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his
wonderful light. ”

Lesson 9

Sin

Question answers:

1. What is Sin?

 Disobedience to God

 Questioning the ultimate Authority of God.

 Missing the mark, aim/ target.

 Pride

 Being Rebellious

2. What was the command God gave to Adam & Eve?

They must not eat the fruit from the middle of the garden or touch it. By eating the forbidden fruit,
they

disobeyed the Command.

3. What was the purpose behind building the Tower of Babel? Why did God punish them?

They wanted to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves. They did not want themselves
to be scattered on earth.

God punished them for their arrogance and being rebellious to the Lord

4. What was the Sin committed by the Younger Son

He went far away from his Father and was separated from his Father’s house.

5. Why did Jesus say that before the Lord, the Pharisee was not justified?

 Self Justification.

 Not being humble( absence of Humility)

 Pride

6. What are the words and Deeds in our life which reflect pride and selfishness?
Harsh words spoken out of anger and pride. Words that are demeaning and condescending to
others. Showing off by excessively buying and using materials. Lack of interest in spiritual matters. A
hardened heart etc.

7. In what all ways do we exploit Nature and commit sin against God?

We commit sin against God by exploiting natural resources and the earth. We destroy the earth by
polluting land, water and air with toxins.

Compare the Temptations in Gen. 3:6 and the three things in 1 John 2:16

Gen. 3:6 1 John 2: 16

Fruit was good Lust of the flesh

Pleasing to the Eye Lust of the Eyes

Desirable for gaining Wisdom Pride of life

Memory Verse

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalms 119: 11

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and

just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9

IC

Inf

or

ma

tio

Cla

ssif

icat

ion

Pu

blic
Lesson 10

Salvation

Law : Commandments given by God to the people of Israel, through Moses.

Trespass : Sin or offence

Fill in the blanks

Eternal Life is one maintaining the relationship of absolute obedience with God.

1. What for did God become man in Jesus Christ?

 To save the sinners

 To forgive sins

 To give Eternal Life

2. Salvation is the Eternal Life in Jesus Christ. In John 10: 28-29 Whom does Jesus Christ give Eternal
Life?

Jesus Christ gives Salvation to: a) Those who believe in Him. b) Those who accept Him as Saviour c)
Those who

confess their sins.

3. What are our responsibilities for the experience of Salvation?

 Awareness of Sin ( conviction of sin)

 Repentance.

 Faith in Jesus Christ.

 Continue the relationship with God.

 Continue the communion with fellow believers.

4. Referring to John 1:13, What is Salvation not from? How is one born anew?

 Not by natural descent

 Not of human decision

 but, Born of God. When we believe and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, God descends
to our

midst and redeems us. Salvation does not originate on account of action (deed), but only because of

accepting the gospel of Christ in absolute sincerity.

5. What is meant by growing in the perfection of Salvation in Jesus Christ?

The perfection of Salvation means:

 Salvation today- 2 Tim. 1: 9

 Salvation- Continuing- Heb. 7: 25

 Salvation- perfection in future - Rom. 5: 9

6. How are we saved ? And, what are we to do ?

By the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, we are saved. By his death, Jesus made the Salvation available.
If you confess

with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved. For

it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and
are saved.

Memory Verse

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of
God. Eph. 2: 8

Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will
not be judged

but has crossed over from death to life. John 5:24

IC

Inf

or

ma

tio

Cla

ssif

icat

ion

Pu

blic
Lesson 16: Christian offering

Who said to Whom:

1) “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their
gifts out of their

wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” – Jesus to his disciples. Luke 21

2) “In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in
rich generosity.”

– Paul said to Corinthian Church: 2 Corinthians 8

Fill in the blanks:

1) Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously
will also reap

generously.

Question answers:

1) What are the different Macedonian churches?

The church instituted by Paul – Philippi, Thessalonica, Beroa.

2) How should our Christian offering be?

Give cheerfully (2 Cor 9:6-7)

Generously – do not put your hope in passing wealth. Set your hope in eternal life 1 Tim 6:17-19

Keep aside some for God

Help the weak and provide for the needy.

3) On what count did Paul praise the Churches of Macedonia?

They gave themselves to the Lord. In the midst their own severe trial and extreme poverty,
Macedonia churches

were filled with Joy to share generously to fellow believers who needed help.

4) Write 2 institute in Kerala supported by Sunday School Samajam?

Ashraya in Kollam (Rehabilitation of Street boys)

Wyanad Sugandhagiri Education and development project.

Memory Verse:

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will
also reap
generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or
under

compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:6-7

And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the
will of God also to

us. 2 Cor 8:5

Lesson 17: Christian Family

Fill in the blanks

1) That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one
flesh. Gen 2:24

2) These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your
children. Talk about

them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get
up.

3) Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and
do not be

harsh with them.

4) Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

IC

Inf

or

ma

tio

Cla

ssif

icat

ion

:
Pu

blic

Who said to whom

1) “Don’t be afraid, for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will
restore to you all

the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” David said to

Mephibosheth 2 Sam 9: 7

2) “Quick, get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.” – Abraham said to
Sarah Gen 18:6

Question answers:

1) Who instituted family?

God (Gen 2:24)

2) As a family, what should we do?

 Our life should Glorify Lord.

 Fellowship: They are always together in good fellowship. They thank God for the provision and ask
God

for forgiveness when they commit mistakes (Job 1:4-5)

 Love: Love between parents and sibling (Brotherly love). Exd 2:3-4. God’s love (Sacrificial)

 Passing of Faith: Learn the word together and increase in knowledge and understanding of the
scripture.

Fear the Lord.

3) What is the Value God expects from a family?

 Love God and worship him

 Transmit and pass the faith in God to the next generation

 Caring

 Sharing

 Be concerned for others

 Pray for others.

4) Speciality of a model family?

 Loving Home

 Caring home
 Sharing home

 Praying home

 Worshipping home

 Christ centred home

Memory Verses:

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.
Talk about

them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get
up. Deu 6:6-7

Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and
do not be harsh

with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Col 3:18-20

Lesson 18 – Respect the Elders

Fill in the blanks

1) Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he took his two sons Manasseh and
Ephraim along with

him. Gen 48:1

2) Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men
as brothers,

older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

3) In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe
yourselves with

humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

IC

Inf

or

ma

tio
n

Cla

ssif

icat

ion

Pu

blic

Match the following:

1) Manasse – Made to forget

2) Ephraim - Filled with double yield

3) Joseph – One who multiply

Who said to whom:

1) God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there he blessed me and said to
me, ‘I am going

to make you fruitful and increase your numbers. I will make you a community of peoples, and I will
give this land

as an everlasting possession to your descendants after you. Jacob said to Joseph. Gen 48:3

2) “They are the sons God has given me here” – Joseph to Jacob Gen 48:9

Question answers:

1) Where did God appear to Jacob and bless him?

Luz the land of Canan

2) Where were the two children of Joseph born?

Egypt

3) Where was Rachael buried?

On the road to Ephrath (Bethlehem)

4) Why should we honour our parents?

That is right in the sight of God

This is the first commandment with the promise

You will have long life.

5) What should be your attitude be towards elders and youngsters?

Do not rebuke older man harshly – instead exhort him as if he were your father

Treat younger men as brothers

Older women as mothers

Younger women as sisters with absolute purity.

6) What is meant by blessing of long life?

Quality of the life – filled with peace, love, joy and fellowship with God.

7) How do you show respect to the Elders?

Humbly listening to them and discussing topics politely.

Honouring their words

Loving and caring for them.

Memory Verses:

Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as
brothers, older

women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 1 Tim 5:1-2

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves
with humility

toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5

Lesson 19: Created as Male and Female

IC

Inf

or

ma

tio

Cla

ssif

icat

ion
:

Pu

blic

Fill in the blanks

1) In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into
Christ have clothed

yourselves with Christ. Gal 3:26

2) So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female
he created

them. Gen 1:27

3) Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her
to the man.

The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for
she was

taken out of man.” Gen 2:22

4) But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will
leave his father

and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two,
but one

flesh. Mark 10:6

5) There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are
all one in Christ

Jesus. Gal 3:28

Who said to whom

1) “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female. For this reason a man will
leave his father

and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two,
but one

flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Jesus said to Pharisees Mark 10:
6

Question answers:

1) What are the two faces of man?

Man and Women.

2) Which portion confirms that God does not differentiate between man and women?

Gal 3:27-28

3) Who put the names for all the living beings?

Adam

4) Why did Adam name his wife – woman?

She was taken out of man – She was created from his rib.

5) Write down the names of women who were in the group of disciples? (Luke 8:1-3)

Mary Magdalene, Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna;

6) To whom did the risen Christ appear first?

Mary Magdalene

7) What are the hurdles for women to take up leading role and position?

Culture, tradition, male centred view

8) Did Jesus in his ministry broke the cultural barrier? Elaborate.

John 4:9-10 Jesus speaking to Samaritan woman. As a Jew he would not have any interaction with
Samaritan,

here he is speaking to a Samaritan woman and offering her salvation.

Luke 13:10-17 Jesus heals both men and women – without any prejudice.

Memory Verses:

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew
nor Gentile,

neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:27-28

Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For
as woman came

from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. 1 Cor 11:11-12

Lesson 20: Body: God’s temple

IC

Inf

or
ma

tio

Cla

ssif

icat

ion

Pu

blic

Fill in the blanks

1) Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members
of Christ and

unite them with a prostitute? Never! 1Cor 6:15

2) Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have
received from

God? You are not your own; 1Cor 6:19

Question answers:

1) How can we glorify God in our body?

Romans 12:1 says – offer your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- It is true and
proper worship.

Don’t be confirmed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind –
means we

keep ourselves pure. If we maintain life of holiness, we will be able to enjoy life free of guilt. Holy
relationships

and character help us become good witness before God and others.

2) Why should you keep your body holy?

Body is the temple of the living God.

3) Who is living in your body?

Holy Spirit (member of the Trinity). Note: After you have accepted Jesus Christ as the Lord and
saviour.

4) What happens if we destroy our body which is the temple of the living God?

We will not be able to enjoy our eternal life with God.

Memory Verse:

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and

pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be

transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will
is—his good,

pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2