WAEC SSCE - Christian Religious Studies - 2009

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Paul and his associates gave the Thessalonian believers an important example to imitate, and that was to toil, labour, and work to earn a living. This means that they were not idlers or parasites, but hardworking people who made a living for themselves. Paul and his associates worked with their own hands to provide for their needs and not depend on others for their livelihood. They did this to set an example for the Thessalonian believers to follow and also to avoid being a burden on the people they were ministering to.

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After his baptism, Jesus began to proclaim the kingdom of God. This means that he went about teaching people about God's kingdom and demonstrating its power through his words and actions. He preached about repentance, faith, and salvation, and performed miracles to demonstrate God's love and power. Through his teachings and works, Jesus began to establish a new community of believers who would come to follow him and share his message of hope and redemption.

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The complete statement is "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory." This statement is found in Isaiah 6:3 and is part of a vision that the prophet Isaiah had of the Lord sitting on a throne in the temple. The phrase "Holy, Holy, Holy" emphasizes the holiness and majesty of God, which is beyond human comprehension. The phrase "the whole earth is full of his glory" suggests that God's glory is present everywhere and in everything, and that all of creation bears witness to his majesty and greatness.

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David's first contact with Saul was because he was skillful in playing. According to the biblical account in 1 Samuel 16, Saul was troubled by an evil spirit, and his servants recommended that he should find someone who could play the lyre skillfully to calm him. David, who was a shepherd boy at the time, was brought to Saul's court because he was known for his musical talent. When David played the lyre, Saul was relieved of his distress, and he was pleased with David, leading to David being appointed as his armor-bearer.

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The episode of David and Bathsheba, Uriah's wife was in violation of God's seventh commandment which states "You shall not commit adultery." David committed adultery with Bathsheba while she was still married to Uriah, and then had Uriah killed in battle to cover up his sin.

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The meeting of the Christian Council of Jerusalem was chaired by James. James was the leader of the church in Jerusalem and was known for his authority and wisdom. At the council, the apostles and elders gathered to discuss whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to follow Jewish customs, such as circumcision and dietary laws. James played a key role in the council, ultimately making the decision to exempt Gentile converts from these customs.

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After Nathan the prophet confronted David about his sin of adultery and murder, David confessed and repented of his sin. He showed Nathan that he had repented by confessing his sin before God and expressing his remorse. In 2 Samuel 12:13, David says to Nathan, "I have sinned against the Lord." David recognized that he had sinned not just against Uriah and Bathsheba, but against God Himself. David's sincere confession and repentance demonstrated that he was truly sorry for what he had done and was willing to turn away from his sin.

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The devout man in Jerusalem whom the Lord promised would see Christ before his death was named Simeon. According to the Gospel of Luke, Simeon was a righteous and devout man living in Jerusalem at the time of the birth of Jesus. He had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, Simeon recognized Him as the promised Messiah and took Him into his arms, praising God and prophesying about the child's future.

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In the Book of Daniel in the Bible, King Darius planned to set Daniel over the whole kingdom because he had an excellent spirit in him. Daniel had shown great wisdom and had interpreted a dream for the king, which impressed him greatly. The king recognized Daniel's abilities and trusted him to be a just and fair leader over the whole kingdom. Therefore, the king planned to set Daniel over the whole kingdom.

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When Jesus said "I am the bread of life", he was using a metaphor to explain that He is the source of spiritual nourishment that satisfies the spiritual hunger of those who believe in Him. This means that Jesus is the way to eternal life and the sustenance that our souls need. Just as bread is essential for physical life, Jesus is essential for spiritual life, and coming to Him and believing in Him gives us the satisfaction and nourishment that our souls need to thrive. Therefore, "bread of life" in this context means spiritual food through Jesus.

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Paul wished to retain Onesimus with him but did not do so because he did not like such a favour to be imposed on Philemon. In the book of Philemon, Paul is writing to his friend Philemon about Onesimus, a runaway slave who has since become a Christian. Paul wishes to keep Onesimus with him, but he understands that Onesimus is the property of Philemon and that it would be wrong to keep him without Philemon's permission. Therefore, he sends Onesimus back to Philemon, but he appeals to Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ rather than a slave.

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At Shechem, God appeared to Abram and told him that the land would be given to his descendants.

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In the context of the biblical narrative, the inheritance referred to in the given statement is a vineyard. The statement is part of a conversation between Naboth, the owner of a vineyard, and King Ahab who wished to acquire the vineyard for himself. Naboth refused to sell his vineyard to the king, stating that it was an inheritance from his fathers and he could not give it away. The vineyard, therefore, represents the property that Naboth inherited from his ancestors and was considered a valuable possession in ancient times.

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Samuel could not be commended because he did nothing to stop his children's immoral behavior. As a judge and prophet, Samuel was responsible for leading and guiding the people of Israel, but he failed to instill good moral values in his own children. His sons were known to be corrupt and dishonest judges, which brought shame and dishonor to their father's name. Samuel's failure to discipline and correct his children's behavior shows a lack of parental responsibility and a failure to lead by example.

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Peter urged all Christians to endure sufferings in faith conscious of the fact that suffering is temporary and leads to eternal glory. In his first epistle, Peter encouraged believers to endure persecution and suffering, reminding them that they were not alone in their trials. He urged them to be steadfast in their faith and to trust in God, who would eventually restore them and make them strong, firm and steadfast. Peter emphasized that Christians should not be surprised by the trials they face, but should rather rejoice in them, knowing that they are participating in the sufferings of Christ, who also endured suffering for their sake. He also encouraged them to keep their eyes fixed on the hope of salvation that is to come, which would far outweigh their present sufferings.

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During the election to replace Judas among the twelve, Peter quoted from the book of Psalms. In Acts 1:20, Peter quotes from Psalms 69:25 and Psalms 109:8 to show that it was necessary for Judas' position to be replaced with someone else. The Psalms were a collection of hymns and poems used in Jewish worship and often referenced in the New Testament as prophetic writings about the Messiah.

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When Jesus said, "...and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die...", he was talking about spiritual death. Jesus was comforting Martha, who was mourning the death of her brother, Lazarus. He was telling her that whoever believes in him will have eternal life, even though they may physically die, they will live on spiritually. Jesus was teaching about the concept of salvation and eternal life through faith in him.

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In the Bible, Jesus sent out seventy of his disciples to go before him and preach the gospel to the people in every city he was planning to visit. He instructed them not to greet anyone along the way. This was because their mission was urgent and they needed to focus on the task at hand. It was not appropriate for them to waste time with salutations or other distractions that could cause them to forget their mission. Therefore, they were to move quickly and efficiently to spread the word of God. There is no reference to salutations defiling the Jews in this context.

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The first missionary journey was started by Paul and Barnabas. In the book of Acts, it is recorded that Paul and Barnabas were sent out by the church in Antioch to preach the gospel in various regions. They traveled to Cyprus, where they preached in synagogues and converted many people. They then traveled to cities in Asia Minor, including Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, where they faced both success and opposition. Throughout their journey, they established churches and appointed leaders to oversee them. The first missionary journey is an important event in the history of Christianity as it marked the beginning of Paul's missionary work and the spread of Christianity beyond the Jewish communities.

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Isaiah exclaimed "Woe is me! for I am lost" when he saw the Lord in His holiness and glory. This can be found in Isaiah 6:5 of the Bible. In this passage, Isaiah has a vision of the Lord seated on a throne, with angels flying around Him and calling out His holiness. Isaiah, upon seeing this, realizes his own sinfulness and unworthiness to be in the presence of the Lord. His response of "woe is me" reflects his deep humility and recognition of his own shortcomings in comparison to the perfect holiness of God.

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Deborah and Barak were accompanied by the tribes of Naphthali and Zebulun to the war against Jabin and Sisera.

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Abraham's hope for a son was hindered by two major obstacles: old age and barrenness. Abraham and Sarah were both advanced in age and had been unable to conceive a child for many years, making it seem impossible for them to have a child. However, through God's intervention, they were able to conceive and have a son, Isaac.

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Elijah was a prophet during the reign of Ahab.

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In John's summary of God's love for the world, he states that God gave his only son to save all believers. This can be found in John 3:16, where it says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse highlights the sacrificial nature of God's love for humanity, as He was willing to give up His own son for the sake of saving those who believe in Him.

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Paul's teaching in Colossians on love, respect, and obedience concerns family relationships. In Colossians 3:18-4:1, Paul gives instructions to wives, husbands, children, fathers, and slaves about how they should relate to one another in love and respect. He emphasizes the importance of mutual submission and respect, urging wives to submit to their husbands, husbands to love their wives, children to obey their parents, and fathers not to provoke their children to anger. Paul also addresses slaves and their masters, urging them to work with sincerity and to treat one another with respect. Overall, Paul emphasizes the importance of putting on the new self in Christ, which involves a transformation of relationships within the family unit.

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When God ordered famine on Israel, Elijah was fed by the ravens at Brook Cherith. This event is recorded in 1 Kings 17:2-6 where God commanded Elijah to hide himself by the Brook Cherith and that he would be fed by ravens. Elijah obeyed God's command and went to the Brook Cherith where he drank water from the brook and the ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and evening.

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The King of Judah who suffered in the hands of Nebuchadnezzar was Zedekiah. After Zedekiah rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king besieged Jerusalem and captured it. Zedekiah was brought before Nebuchadnezzar, and his sons were killed before his eyes. He was then blinded and taken captive to Babylon. This event led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jews to Babylon.

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In this teaching, "Let your light so shine before men...", Jesus is referring to the Christian character and virtues in us. He is encouraging his followers to live in such a way that their good deeds are evident to others, so that others may see the light of God shining through them. This can include acts of kindness, love, and generosity, as well as living according to the values and teachings of Jesus. Essentially, Jesus is calling his followers to be a positive influence on the world around them, to be a shining example of God's love and grace.

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Pharaoh's horsemen and his army overtook the fleeing Hebrews encamped by the sea at "Pi-hahiroth." This event is recorded in the book of Exodus in the Bible. After the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, they were led by Moses towards the promised land. Pharaoh had a change of heart and sent his army after them. The Israelites found themselves trapped between the sea and the Egyptian army. However, God miraculously parted the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross to the other side. When the Egyptians pursued them, the sea closed in on them, destroying the army. The location where this event took place is referred to as Pi-hahiroth, which is believed to be near the eastern edge of the Nile delta.

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The first batch of Jewish exiles to rebuild the temple was under the leadership of Zerubabel. Zerubabel was a governor of the Persian province of Judah who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He played a significant role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. His leadership was critical in motivating the people to undertake the enormous task of rebuilding the Temple.

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In the creation account, man was given an edge over every other creature because man alone was created in the image of God. This means that man was given the unique ability to reason, to create, to love, and to have a relationship with God. While all creatures were made for man's benefit, man was set apart from all other creatures as being made in the image of God. This gave him a special place in the world and a unique responsibility to care for and govern the earth.

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Judah and Benjamin were the two tribes in Israel that led in the rebuilding of the temple after the exile. After the Babylonian exile, the Persian King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. The rebuilding process was led by Zerubbabel, who was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, and Joshua, who was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. The book of Ezra in the Old Testament records their efforts in rebuilding the temple, with the help of other Israelites who had returned from exile.

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According to John's Gospel, Lazarus was from Bethany. In John 11:1, it is stated that Lazarus was from the village of Bethany, which was where Mary and Martha also lived. This is the same Lazarus whom Jesus raised from the dead in one of His miracles.

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