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ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER

ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER. Father was a rich Governor, loved by the people M other loved God, but had no children S ad seeing other children, prayed before St. Mary’s icon A voice saying: " Amen ” The Lord gave them a son, they named him “ Mina ” ( Amen )

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ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS • His parents were amazed at His wisdom, understanding& answers to the teachers • He obeyed& submittedto His parents, and went home with them • The Lord gives wisdom, from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding …”Proverbs 2:6

  6. JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS What is WISDOM? Knowledge & Understanding given by God to decide between … GOOD -BAD RIGHT -WRONG

  7. JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS WHO was very wise? KING SOLOMON

  8. JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS Where does WISDOMcome from? • GODis the source of all wisdom • God’s wisdom guides us to obey Him, and helps us make rightchoices (godly choices)

  9. 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

  10. THE WISDOM OF GOD This week … • 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 …

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