ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER Father was a rich Governor, loved by the people Mother loved God, but had no children Sad seeing other children, prayed before St. Mary’s icon A voice saying: "Amen” The Lord gave them a son, they named him “Mina” (Amen) At 14 yrs old, both parents died
ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER Made governor, joined the army Even though rich, devoted life to praying & fasting Everyone ordered to worship idols Went to desert, saw heaven open & martyrs with beautiful crowns Returned to the city, confessed his faith & was martyred Sister took body on a ship Sea beasts attacked the ship, fire came from St. Mina’s body burned beasts
ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER Lord commanded for camel to carry body to burial place Governor took the Saint’s body in battle, he won over his enemies Governor tried to move body, 2 camels refused to move Diseased sheep healed Emperor’s leprous daughter healed Many other miracles Pope Kyrillos 6th was a very close friend of St. Mina!
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS At 12 yrs old, went with parents to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover On the way home, He was missing – parents returned to look He was sitting in temple, listening & asking questions
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS His parents were amazed at His wisdom, understanding & answers to the teachers He obeyed & submitted to His parents, and went home with them The Lord gives wisdom, from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding …” Proverbs 2:6
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS What is WISDOM? Knowledge & Understanding given by God to decide between … GOOD - BAD RIGHT - WRONG
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS WHO was very wise? KING SOLOMON
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS Where does WISDOM come from? GOD is the source of all wisdom God’s wisdom guides us to obey Him, and helps us make right choices (godly choices)
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS How do I get WISDOM? By reading the Words of God – the BIBLE God’s Words never change God is all-knowing & infinite, and does not make mistakes Be careful to listen & obey God’s words
THE WISDOM OF GOD This week … Memorizing … Psalm 132 (review) Pray often, listen to God’s voice & receive wisdom Check your Spiritual Note Books every night Memorizing … Psalm 132 (review) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is …