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Question 1 Report
(a) Highlight the story of the cleansing of the Temple in the Gospel of Matthew.
(b) In what two ways is the Church defiled today?
(a) The cleansing of the Temple in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 21:12-17)
After His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple. He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer'; but you make it a den of robbers," quoting the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah. By this He condemned the commercialisation and corruption that had turned the house of God into a marketplace of cheating and profit.
Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things He did, and heard the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant and asked Him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" Jesus answered, "Yes; have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings you have brought perfect praise'?" He then left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He lodged.
(b) Two ways the Church is defiled today
Answer Details
(a) The cleansing of the Temple in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 21:12-17)
After His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple. He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer'; but you make it a den of robbers," quoting the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah. By this He condemned the commercialisation and corruption that had turned the house of God into a marketplace of cheating and profit.
Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things He did, and heard the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant and asked Him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" Jesus answered, "Yes; have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings you have brought perfect praise'?" He then left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He lodged.
(b) Two ways the Church is defiled today
Question 2 Report
(a) Outline the features of the New Life in Christ as stated by Paul in Colossians.
(b) State three practices which can have negative effect on Christian Community.
(a) Features of the New Life in Christ as stated by Paul in Colossians (Colossians 3:1-17)
Paul taught that those raised with Christ have entered a new life, whose features are:
(b) Three practices which can have a negative effect on the Christian community
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(a) Features of the New Life in Christ as stated by Paul in Colossians (Colossians 3:1-17)
Paul taught that those raised with Christ have entered a new life, whose features are:
(b) Three practices which can have a negative effect on the Christian community
Question 3 Report
(a) What did Jesus teach about Himself as the True Vine?
(b) In what three ways is this teaching significant to Christians?
(a) Jesus' teaching about Himself as the True Vine (John 15:1-11)
Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." He taught the following:
(b) Three ways this teaching is significant to Christians
Answer Details
(a) Jesus' teaching about Himself as the True Vine (John 15:1-11)
Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." He taught the following:
(b) Three ways this teaching is significant to Christians
Question 4 Report
(a) Highlight the main features of God's covenant with Abraham
(b) State three reasons for covenant relationships.
(a) Main features of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, 17)
God entered into a covenant with Abraham (formerly Abram), and its main features were:
(b) Three reasons for covenant relationships
Answer Details
(a) Main features of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, 17)
God entered into a covenant with Abraham (formerly Abram), and its main features were:
(b) Three reasons for covenant relationships
Question 5 Report
(a) Explain the circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as the king of Israel.
(b) Mention two consequences of Saul's rejection as king.
(a) Circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as king (1 Samuel 13 and 15)
Saul was rejected by God on account of two major acts of disobedience:
The unlawful sacrifice at Gilgal (1 Samuel 13). Before a battle with the Philistines at Michmash, Samuel had told Saul to wait seven days for him to come and offer the sacrifices. When the appointed time passed and Samuel had not yet arrived, and Saul saw his soldiers scattering in fear, he grew impatient and himself offered the burnt offering, a duty reserved for the priest. As soon as he finished, Samuel arrived and rebuked him for acting foolishly and not keeping the commandment of the LORD. Samuel announced that because of this his kingdom would not continue, and that God had sought out a man after His own heart to be prince over the people.
The sparing of Agag and the best of the spoil (1 Samuel 15). God commanded Saul, through Samuel, to attack the Amalekites and utterly destroy them and all they had, sparing nothing, in punishment for what Amalek did to Israel on the way from Egypt. But Saul and the people spared Agag, king of the Amalekites, and kept the best of the sheep, oxen and other good things, destroying only what was worthless. When Samuel confronted him, Saul first claimed he had obeyed, then blamed the people, saying they kept the animals to sacrifice to God. Samuel replied that to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams, and that rebellion is as the sin of divination. He declared, "Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king." Samuel then hewed Agag in pieces, and the LORD repented that He had made Saul king.
(b) Two consequences of Saul's rejection as king
Answer Details
(a) Circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as king (1 Samuel 13 and 15)
Saul was rejected by God on account of two major acts of disobedience:
The unlawful sacrifice at Gilgal (1 Samuel 13). Before a battle with the Philistines at Michmash, Samuel had told Saul to wait seven days for him to come and offer the sacrifices. When the appointed time passed and Samuel had not yet arrived, and Saul saw his soldiers scattering in fear, he grew impatient and himself offered the burnt offering, a duty reserved for the priest. As soon as he finished, Samuel arrived and rebuked him for acting foolishly and not keeping the commandment of the LORD. Samuel announced that because of this his kingdom would not continue, and that God had sought out a man after His own heart to be prince over the people.
The sparing of Agag and the best of the spoil (1 Samuel 15). God commanded Saul, through Samuel, to attack the Amalekites and utterly destroy them and all they had, sparing nothing, in punishment for what Amalek did to Israel on the way from Egypt. But Saul and the people spared Agag, king of the Amalekites, and kept the best of the sheep, oxen and other good things, destroying only what was worthless. When Samuel confronted him, Saul first claimed he had obeyed, then blamed the people, saying they kept the animals to sacrifice to God. Samuel replied that to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams, and that rebellion is as the sin of divination. He declared, "Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king." Samuel then hewed Agag in pieces, and the LORD repented that He had made Saul king.
(b) Two consequences of Saul's rejection as king
Question 6 Report
(a) Describe the mission of Peter in Lydda and Joppa .
(b) State three lessons that can be learnt from this mission
(a) The mission of Peter in Lydda and Joppa (Acts 9:32-43)
At Lydda. As Peter went here and there among all the believers, he came down to the saints living in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralysed. Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." Immediately he rose. All the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
At Joppa. In nearby Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity, especially making garments for widows. At that time she fell sick and died, and her body was washed and laid in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men urging him to come without delay.
Peter went with them, and when he arrived they took him to the upper room, where all the widows stood weeping and showing the tunics and garments Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put them all outside, knelt down and prayed. Then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He gave her his hand and lifted her up, then called the saints and widows and presented her alive.
This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Peter stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
(b) Three lessons from this mission
Answer Details
(a) The mission of Peter in Lydda and Joppa (Acts 9:32-43)
At Lydda. As Peter went here and there among all the believers, he came down to the saints living in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralysed. Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." Immediately he rose. All the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
At Joppa. In nearby Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity, especially making garments for widows. At that time she fell sick and died, and her body was washed and laid in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men urging him to come without delay.
Peter went with them, and when he arrived they took him to the upper room, where all the widows stood weeping and showing the tunics and garments Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put them all outside, knelt down and prayed. Then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He gave her his hand and lifted her up, then called the saints and widows and presented her alive.
This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Peter stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
(b) Three lessons from this mission
Question 7 Report
(a) Highlight Peter's advice to Christians living among non-Christians
(b) In what three ways can Christians promote good relationship with non-Christians?
(a) Peter's advice to Christians living among non-Christians (1 Peter 2:11-17; 3:8-17)
Peter counselled the believers, whom he called aliens and exiles, on how to live among unbelievers:
(b) Three ways Christians can promote good relationship with non-Christians
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(a) Peter's advice to Christians living among non-Christians (1 Peter 2:11-17; 3:8-17)
Peter counselled the believers, whom he called aliens and exiles, on how to live among unbelievers:
(b) Three ways Christians can promote good relationship with non-Christians
Question 8 Report
(a) Give an account of the Mission of the Seventy.
(b) What two problems are encountered by evangelists today?
(a) The Mission of the Seventy (Luke 10:1-20)
After this the Lord appointed seventy (or seventy-two) others and sent them two by two ahead of Him into every town and place where He Himself was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest."
He sent them out with these instructions:
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" Jesus told them He saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven, and that He had given them authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. Yet He told them not to rejoice that the spirits were subject to them, but rather to rejoice that their names were written in heaven.
(b) Two problems encountered by evangelists today
Answer Details
(a) The Mission of the Seventy (Luke 10:1-20)
After this the Lord appointed seventy (or seventy-two) others and sent them two by two ahead of Him into every town and place where He Himself was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest."
He sent them out with these instructions:
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" Jesus told them He saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven, and that He had given them authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. Yet He told them not to rejoice that the spirits were subject to them, but rather to rejoice that their names were written in heaven.
(b) Two problems encountered by evangelists today
Question 9 Report
(a) Outline the main issues Jeremiah addressed in his prophecy of doom to Israel
(b) Indicate two qualities exhibited by Jeremiah that is worthy of emulation.
(a) Main issues Jeremiah addressed in his prophecy of doom (Jeremiah 2-7 and related chapters)
Jeremiah pronounced judgement upon Judah and Israel, addressing the following main issues:
(b) Two qualities of Jeremiah worthy of emulation
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(a) Main issues Jeremiah addressed in his prophecy of doom (Jeremiah 2-7 and related chapters)
Jeremiah pronounced judgement upon Judah and Israel, addressing the following main issues:
(b) Two qualities of Jeremiah worthy of emulation
Question 10 Report
(a) Outline the arguments used by Paul to defend the Resurrection.
(b) In what three ways is the Resurrection signi-ficant to believers?
(a) Paul's arguments in defence of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15)
Answering those in Corinth who denied the resurrection of the dead, Paul argued as follows:
(b) Three ways the Resurrection is significant to believers
Answer Details
(a) Paul's arguments in defence of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15)
Answering those in Corinth who denied the resurrection of the dead, Paul argued as follows:
(b) Three ways the Resurrection is significant to believers
Question 11 Report
(a) According to Peter, what should be the Christian attitude in the face of persecution?
(b) State three types of persecution Christians may encounter today
(a) The Christian attitude in the face of persecution according to Peter (1 Peter 3:13-17; 4:12-19)
Peter counselled believers on how to react when they suffer for their faith:
(b) Three types of persecution Christians may encounter today
Answer Details
(a) The Christian attitude in the face of persecution according to Peter (1 Peter 3:13-17; 4:12-19)
Peter counselled believers on how to react when they suffer for their faith:
(b) Three types of persecution Christians may encounter today
Question 12 Report
a) Give an account of the report of the spies Moses sent to the land of Canaan.
(b) Identify two lessons that can be drawn from this incident.
(a) The report of the spies sent to Canaan (Numbers 13-14)
At the LORD's command, Moses sent twelve men, one leader from each tribe, to spy out the land of Canaan. They were to find out whether the land was good or bad, whether the people were strong or weak, few or many, and whether the cities were fortified; and to bring back some of the fruit of the land.
The spies went up and searched the land for forty days, from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob. At the Valley of Eshcol they cut down a single cluster of grapes so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two men, along with pomegranates and figs, showing the richness of the land.
On their return they reported to Moses, Aaron and the whole congregation that the land truly flowed with milk and honey, and they showed its fruit. But they added a discouraging report: the people who dwelt there were strong, the cities were fortified and very large, and they had seen the descendants of Anak, giants, in the land, as well as Amalekites, Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites and Canaanites. Ten of the spies said, "We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we," and they spread a bad report, saying the land devoured its inhabitants and that they seemed like grasshoppers beside the giants.
Only Caleb and Joshua gave a positive report. Caleb quieted the people and said, "Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it." They urged the people not to rebel or fear, for the LORD was with them. But the congregation believed the ten and murmured against Moses, wishing they had died in Egypt, and even proposed choosing a new leader to take them back. Because of their unbelief, God decreed that that generation would wander in the wilderness for forty years and die there, and only Caleb and Joshua would enter the land. The ten faithless spies died of a plague.
(b) Two lessons from this incident
Answer Details
(a) The report of the spies sent to Canaan (Numbers 13-14)
At the LORD's command, Moses sent twelve men, one leader from each tribe, to spy out the land of Canaan. They were to find out whether the land was good or bad, whether the people were strong or weak, few or many, and whether the cities were fortified; and to bring back some of the fruit of the land.
The spies went up and searched the land for forty days, from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob. At the Valley of Eshcol they cut down a single cluster of grapes so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two men, along with pomegranates and figs, showing the richness of the land.
On their return they reported to Moses, Aaron and the whole congregation that the land truly flowed with milk and honey, and they showed its fruit. But they added a discouraging report: the people who dwelt there were strong, the cities were fortified and very large, and they had seen the descendants of Anak, giants, in the land, as well as Amalekites, Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites and Canaanites. Ten of the spies said, "We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we," and they spread a bad report, saying the land devoured its inhabitants and that they seemed like grasshoppers beside the giants.
Only Caleb and Joshua gave a positive report. Caleb quieted the people and said, "Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it." They urged the people not to rebel or fear, for the LORD was with them. But the congregation believed the ten and murmured against Moses, wishing they had died in Egypt, and even proposed choosing a new leader to take them back. Because of their unbelief, God decreed that that generation would wander in the wilderness for forty years and die there, and only Caleb and Joshua would enter the land. The ten faithless spies died of a plague.
(b) Two lessons from this incident
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