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Pregunta 1 Informe
THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
(a) Give an account of Stephen's defence before the Sanhedrin.
(b) State three lessons that can be learnt from Stephen's defence.
(a) Stephen's defence before the Sanhedrin (Acts 7:1-53)
When the high priest asked Stephen whether the charges against him were true, Stephen answered by recounting the history of Israel to show God's continuous dealings with His people and their persistent rebellion.
He began with the God of glory appearing to Abraham in Mesopotamia and calling him to the promised land, and the covenant of circumcision. He spoke of the patriarchs, how the sons of Jacob out of jealousy sold Joseph into Egypt, but God was with Joseph and used him to preserve the family during famine.
He then told of Moses: his birth, his upbringing in Pharaoh's house, his flight to Midian, the call at the burning bush, and how God sent him to deliver Israel from Egypt with signs and wonders. He reminded them that this same Moses, whom the people rejected saying, "Who made you a ruler and a judge?", was the one God sent as ruler and deliverer, and who foretold that God would raise up a prophet like him.
Stephen recalled that their fathers refused to obey Moses, turned back to Egypt in their hearts and made the golden calf, worshipping idols. He noted that Solomon built a house for God, yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with hands, quoting the prophet that heaven is God's throne and earth His footstool.
He climaxed his defence by rebuking them sharply: "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you." He accused them of persecuting the prophets, of betraying and murdering the Righteous One (Jesus), and of receiving the law by angels yet not keeping it. This so enraged them that they gnashed their teeth, and after he saw a vision of Jesus at the right hand of God, they stoned him to death.
(b) Three lessons from Stephen's defence
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) Stephen's defence before the Sanhedrin (Acts 7:1-53)
When the high priest asked Stephen whether the charges against him were true, Stephen answered by recounting the history of Israel to show God's continuous dealings with His people and their persistent rebellion.
He began with the God of glory appearing to Abraham in Mesopotamia and calling him to the promised land, and the covenant of circumcision. He spoke of the patriarchs, how the sons of Jacob out of jealousy sold Joseph into Egypt, but God was with Joseph and used him to preserve the family during famine.
He then told of Moses: his birth, his upbringing in Pharaoh's house, his flight to Midian, the call at the burning bush, and how God sent him to deliver Israel from Egypt with signs and wonders. He reminded them that this same Moses, whom the people rejected saying, "Who made you a ruler and a judge?", was the one God sent as ruler and deliverer, and who foretold that God would raise up a prophet like him.
Stephen recalled that their fathers refused to obey Moses, turned back to Egypt in their hearts and made the golden calf, worshipping idols. He noted that Solomon built a house for God, yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with hands, quoting the prophet that heaven is God's throne and earth His footstool.
He climaxed his defence by rebuking them sharply: "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you." He accused them of persecuting the prophets, of betraying and murdering the Righteous One (Jesus), and of receiving the law by angels yet not keeping it. This so enraged them that they gnashed their teeth, and after he saw a vision of Jesus at the right hand of God, they stoned him to death.
(b) Three lessons from Stephen's defence
Pregunta 2 Informe
SECTION C: THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES
(a) Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed... What other teachings did James give on effective prayer?
(b) In what three ways are Christians misusing prayers today?
(a) Other teachings of James on effective prayer (James 5:13-18)
Beyond confessing sins to one another and praying for one another so that they may be healed, James gave the following teachings on prayer:
(b) Three ways Christians misuse prayers today
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) Other teachings of James on effective prayer (James 5:13-18)
Beyond confessing sins to one another and praying for one another so that they may be healed, James gave the following teachings on prayer:
(b) Three ways Christians misuse prayers today
Pregunta 3 Informe
SECTION C: THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES
(a) Highlight the attitude Peter recommended for Christians living among people of other faiths.
(b) State two factors that can make Christians turn away from pleasing God.
(a) The attitude Peter recommended for Christians living among people of other faiths (1 Peter 2:11-17)
Peter, addressing believers scattered as aliens and exiles among non-believers, urged them to adopt the following attitude:
In short, Christians were to live peaceably, do good, submit to lawful authority and let their exemplary conduct be a witness that would draw others to glorify God.
(b) Two factors that can make Christians turn away from pleasing God
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) The attitude Peter recommended for Christians living among people of other faiths (1 Peter 2:11-17)
Peter, addressing believers scattered as aliens and exiles among non-believers, urged them to adopt the following attitude:
In short, Christians were to live peaceably, do good, submit to lawful authority and let their exemplary conduct be a witness that would draw others to glorify God.
(b) Two factors that can make Christians turn away from pleasing God
Pregunta 4 Informe
THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
(a) My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me. Give an account of what happened to Jesus after he made this statement.
(b) identify two ways by which one can assist a fellow Christian going through challenges
(a) What happened to Jesus after this statement in Gethsemane (Mark 14:34-52)
Having said, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me," Jesus went a little farther, fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. He prayed, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you; remove this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what you will."
He returned and found the disciples sleeping and said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." He went away and prayed a second and a third time, saying the same words, and each time He came back and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
The third time He said, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."
Immediately Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived with a crowd carrying swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests, scribes and elders. Judas had given them a sign, saying, "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him." He came to Jesus, called Him "Master" and kissed Him, and they laid hands on Him and seized Him. One of the bystanders drew his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. Jesus protested that they came against Him as though He were a robber, though He taught daily in the temple, and He noted that the Scriptures were being fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled, and a young man who followed Him left his linen cloth and ran away naked.
(b) Two ways to assist a fellow Christian going through challenges
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) What happened to Jesus after this statement in Gethsemane (Mark 14:34-52)
Having said, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me," Jesus went a little farther, fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. He prayed, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you; remove this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what you will."
He returned and found the disciples sleeping and said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." He went away and prayed a second and a third time, saying the same words, and each time He came back and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
The third time He said, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."
Immediately Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived with a crowd carrying swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests, scribes and elders. Judas had given them a sign, saying, "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him." He came to Jesus, called Him "Master" and kissed Him, and they laid hands on Him and seized Him. One of the bystanders drew his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. Jesus protested that they came against Him as though He were a robber, though He taught daily in the temple, and He noted that the Scriptures were being fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled, and a young man who followed Him left his linen cloth and ran away naked.
(b) Two ways to assist a fellow Christian going through challenges
Pregunta 5 Informe
SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
(a) Outline Nehemiah's immediate reactions to the news about the state of affairs in Jerusalem
(b) Identify three virtues that can be learnt from Nehemiah's reactions
(a) Nehemiah's immediate reactions to the news about the state of affairs in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-11)
While Nehemiah was in Susa the capital, serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, his brother Hanani came with certain men from Judah. Nehemiah asked them about the Jews who had survived the exile and about Jerusalem. They told him that the survivors were in great trouble and shame, that the wall of Jerusalem was broken down, and its gates had been destroyed by fire. On hearing this report, Nehemiah reacted at once in the following ways:
(b) Three virtues that can be learnt from Nehemiah's reactions
(Other acceptable virtues: faith in God's promises, courage and determination to act, and a sense of responsibility.)
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) Nehemiah's immediate reactions to the news about the state of affairs in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-11)
While Nehemiah was in Susa the capital, serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, his brother Hanani came with certain men from Judah. Nehemiah asked them about the Jews who had survived the exile and about Jerusalem. They told him that the survivors were in great trouble and shame, that the wall of Jerusalem was broken down, and its gates had been destroyed by fire. On hearing this report, Nehemiah reacted at once in the following ways:
(b) Three virtues that can be learnt from Nehemiah's reactions
(Other acceptable virtues: faith in God's promises, courage and determination to act, and a sense of responsibility.)
Pregunta 6 Informe
SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
(a) l am no prophet, nor a prophet's son, but I am a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees...give an account of the events that led to this statement.
(b) ldentify three reasons for which people complain about the activities of some men of God today.
(a) Events that led to Amos' statement (Amos 7:10-15)
Amos, a herdsman and dresser of sycamore trees from Tekoa in Judah, was called by God to prophesy against the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. He condemned the social injustice, oppression of the poor, corruption, empty religious rituals and idolatry of the land, and he foretold the destruction and exile of Israel.
Amos declared that Jeroboam would die by the sword and that Israel would go into exile away from their land. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, was offended by these words. He sent a report to King Jeroboam accusing Amos of conspiring against the king in the midst of the house of Israel, claiming that the land could not bear all his words.
Amaziah then turned to Amos directly and ordered him to flee back to the land of Judah, to eat bread there and prophesy there, and never again to prophesy at Bethel because it was the king's sanctuary and a temple of the kingdom.
It was in response to this rebuke and attempt to silence him that Amos made the statement: "I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son, but I am a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees." By this he meant that he did not belong to the professional guild of prophets who prophesied for pay; rather it was the LORD who took him from following the flock and commanded him to go and prophesy to His people Israel. He therefore refused to be silenced and pronounced judgement upon Amaziah and his household.
(b) Three reasons people complain about the activities of some men of God today
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) Events that led to Amos' statement (Amos 7:10-15)
Amos, a herdsman and dresser of sycamore trees from Tekoa in Judah, was called by God to prophesy against the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. He condemned the social injustice, oppression of the poor, corruption, empty religious rituals and idolatry of the land, and he foretold the destruction and exile of Israel.
Amos declared that Jeroboam would die by the sword and that Israel would go into exile away from their land. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, was offended by these words. He sent a report to King Jeroboam accusing Amos of conspiring against the king in the midst of the house of Israel, claiming that the land could not bear all his words.
Amaziah then turned to Amos directly and ordered him to flee back to the land of Judah, to eat bread there and prophesy there, and never again to prophesy at Bethel because it was the king's sanctuary and a temple of the kingdom.
It was in response to this rebuke and attempt to silence him that Amos made the statement: "I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son, but I am a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees." By this he meant that he did not belong to the professional guild of prophets who prophesied for pay; rather it was the LORD who took him from following the flock and commanded him to go and prophesy to His people Israel. He therefore refused to be silenced and pronounced judgement upon Amaziah and his household.
(b) Three reasons people complain about the activities of some men of God today
Pregunta 7 Informe
SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
(a) Highlight the story of how the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.
(b) State two lessons which Christians can learn from this incident
(a) How the Israelites crossed the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
After Pharaoh had let the people of Israel go out of Egypt, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, but by the way of the wilderness towards the Red Sea. God went before them by day in a pillar of cloud and by night in a pillar of fire.
(b) Two lessons Christians can learn from this incident
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) How the Israelites crossed the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
After Pharaoh had let the people of Israel go out of Egypt, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, but by the way of the wilderness towards the Red Sea. God went before them by day in a pillar of cloud and by night in a pillar of fire.
(b) Two lessons Christians can learn from this incident
Pregunta 8 Informe
SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
(a) However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake David my servant.....Recount what led to the above pronouncement
What led to the pronouncement, "I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant" (1 Kings 11:1-13)
This pronouncement was God's judgment upon King Solomon because of his apostasy in his later years. The circumstances that led to it were as follows:
Therefore the Lord said to Solomon, "Since this has been your mind and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. Yet for the sake of David your father I will not do it in your days, but I will tear it out of the hand of your son. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen." This judgment was later fulfilled when the kingdom was divided in the days of Rehoboam, Solomon's son, leaving the tribe of Judah (with Benjamin) to the house of David.
Detalles de la respuesta
What led to the pronouncement, "I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant" (1 Kings 11:1-13)
This pronouncement was God's judgment upon King Solomon because of his apostasy in his later years. The circumstances that led to it were as follows:
Therefore the Lord said to Solomon, "Since this has been your mind and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and give it to your servant. Yet for the sake of David your father I will not do it in your days, but I will tear it out of the hand of your son. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen." This judgment was later fulfilled when the kingdom was divided in the days of Rehoboam, Solomon's son, leaving the tribe of Judah (with Benjamin) to the house of David.
Pregunta 9 Informe
THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
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(a) Relate the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin according to Mark's gospel.
(b) Give two reasons for which people bear false witness against others.
(a) The trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin according to Mark (Mark 14:53-65)
After Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was led away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the scribes were assembled. Peter followed at a distance and sat with the guards, warming himself at the fire in the courtyard.
The chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death, but they found none. Many bore false witness against Him, yet their testimonies did not agree. Some stood up and testified falsely that they heard Him say, "I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands." Even about this their witness did not agree.
The high priest then stood up and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But Jesus remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked Him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" Jesus answered, "I am; and you will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."
At this the high priest tore his garments and declared that Jesus had spoken blasphemy and that they needed no further witnesses. He asked for their judgement, and they all condemned Him as deserving death. Then some began to spit on Him, to cover His face and strike Him, saying, "Prophesy!" and the guards received Him with blows.
(b) Two reasons people bear false witness against others
Detalles de la respuesta
(a) The trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin according to Mark (Mark 14:53-65)
After Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was led away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the scribes were assembled. Peter followed at a distance and sat with the guards, warming himself at the fire in the courtyard.
The chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death, but they found none. Many bore false witness against Him, yet their testimonies did not agree. Some stood up and testified falsely that they heard Him say, "I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands." Even about this their witness did not agree.
The high priest then stood up and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But Jesus remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked Him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" Jesus answered, "I am; and you will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."
At this the high priest tore his garments and declared that Jesus had spoken blasphemy and that they needed no further witnesses. He asked for their judgement, and they all condemned Him as deserving death. Then some began to spit on Him, to cover His face and strike Him, saying, "Prophesy!" and the guards received Him with blows.
(b) Two reasons people bear false witness against others
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