Sunday Skl study

1) Definition of Faith – Epistle to Hebrews

Definition: Faith = being sure of what we hope for, certain of what we cannot see.

2) Books of History in the Old Testament

• Joshua
  
  

• Judges
  
  

• Ruth
  
  

• 1 & 2 Samuel
  
  

• 1 & 2 Kings
  
  

• 1 & 2 Chronicles
  
  

• Ezra
  
  

• Nehemiah
  
  

• Esther

3) Cross in Center of Church during Easter

• Called: Golgootha (Golgotha) Cross
  
  

Meaning: “Place of the Skull” — reminder of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.

4) Paul’s Instructions to Titus

• Groups to teach: older men, older women, young women, young men, slaves/servants
  
  

Qualities for Titus: self-control, integrity, seriousness, sound speech, patience

5) 2 Thessalonians Written Soon After 1 Thessalonians

• Reason: To clarify misunderstandings about the Second Coming of Christ.
  
  

• Some thought it had already happened, Paul corrects this.

 Why Paul Wrote to Colossians (3 points)

• To warn against false teachings (false philosophy, angel worship).
  
  

• To affirm Christ’s supremacy (Christ is head of the Church).
  
  

To encourage holy living (love, unity, forgiveness).

Jesus as High Priest – Epistle to Hebrews

1. Chosen by God (greater than Old Testament priests).
   
   

2. Offered Himself once and for all (no repeated sacrifices).
   
   

3. His sacrifice completely cleanses sin forever.
   
   

4. Gives believers confidence, endurance, and hope in eternal life.

8) Queen of All Sacraments

• Eucharist (Holy Qurbana)
  
  

Called queen because: it is the source and summit of Christian life, contains Christ Himself, unites us fully to Him.

9) 3 of 5 Essential Sacraments for Salvation

• Baptism
  
  

• Chrismation (Confirmation)
  
  

• Holy Qurbana (Eucharist)

10) 3 of 6 Facts Describing the Church

• One (unity)
  
  

• Holy (set apart for God)
  
  

• Catholic (universal, for all)
  
  

• Apostolic (founded on the apostles)

Prayer Notes

• Maneeso + Repentance – prayers of confession and humility.
  
  

• Psalm 141 – “Let my prayer rise before you like incense.”
  
  

Prayer before entering church – to prepare the heart, leave behind worldly distractions, and enter God’s presence.