JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 1992

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According to Psalm 51, the sacrifice that is acceptable to God is a broken spirit. This means that God values a repentant heart and a willingness to turn away from wrongdoing more than any physical sacrifice or external show of obedience. In other words, what matters most to God is our inner disposition towards Him and our willingness to acknowledge our faults and seek forgiveness. This is because God looks at the heart and desires our genuine repentance and contrition, which can only come from a broken spirit.

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When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem were afraid of him. This is because Saul, who was previously known for persecuting Christians, had now become a follower of Jesus. The disciples had a hard time believing that he had truly converted and were afraid that he might be pretending in order to infiltrate and harm the Christian community. However, Barnabas, a trusted member of the community, vouched for Saul and helped him to gain acceptance among the disciples.

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The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of the law and the prophets. Moses represents the law, as he was the one who received the Ten Commandments and the other laws that formed the basis of Jewish religious practice. Elijah, on the other hand, represents the prophets, as he was one of the most important prophets in Jewish history. By appearing alongside Jesus at the transfiguration, Moses and Elijah symbolically affirm Jesus' role as the fulfillment of both the law and the prophets, emphasizing the continuity between the Jewish religious tradition and the teachings of Jesus. In other words, the law and the prophets were important in preparing the way for Jesus, and his ministry was a continuation of the divine plan that had been unfolding throughout Jewish history.

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Paul and Barnabas were referred to as 'gods' in Lystra because they healed a crippled man. When the people in Lystra saw that the man was healed, they were amazed and thought that Paul and Barnabas must be gods. They even prepared sacrifices for them. However, Paul and Barnabas quickly corrected them, saying that they were not gods, but rather servants of the one true God. They proclaimed the gospel with power and were able to perform miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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The immediate cause of the division of the kingdom referred to in this question is the foolishness of Rehoboam, the son of King Solomon. After Solomon's death, the people of Israel requested that Rehoboam ease the heavy burden of taxes and labor imposed by his father. Rehoboam refused to listen to the people's request and instead threatened to increase their burden. This led to a rebellion led by Jeroboam, which ultimately resulted in the division of the kingdom.

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The phrase "puts his hand to the plough and looks back" is a biblical allusion, and it means starting something and then giving up halfway. Therefore, lacking "total commitment" is the most fitting answer, as it implies a lack of dedication to the cause or task at hand. It means that to be a successful disciple or to succeed in any task, one must have complete dedication, focus, and the will to see it through to the end.

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According to Luke's account of the Gospel, the first statement of Jesus on the cross was "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." This was Jesus' prayer to God asking for forgiveness for the people who crucified him, as well as for all humanity, indicating his love and mercy towards humanity even in the midst of great suffering.

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The statement "Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation" was said by a man named Simeon. According to the Bible, Simeon was a devout and righteous man who was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to present him to the Lord, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah and spoke these words of joy and praise. This event is often referred to as the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, and it is recorded in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Bible.

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"This is my beloved Son, listen to him" is a quote from the Bible that was said during the transfiguration of Jesus. The transfiguration was an event in which Jesus took three of his disciples to a mountain, where he was transformed into a glorious, radiant state, and was seen conversing with Elijah and Moses. This event is described in the New Testament in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. During the transfiguration, a voice from heaven was heard saying "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."

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The miracle story in which Jesus was mistaken for a ghost by his disciples is the one where he was walking on the sea. In this story, Jesus had just finished feeding a large crowd of people and sent his disciples ahead of him in a boat while he went to pray. Later in the night, the disciples encountered a storm while rowing across the sea. That's when they saw Jesus walking on the water towards them, and they thought he was a ghost. Jesus reassured them, saying "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." He then climbed into the boat with them, and the storm subsided.

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Solomon was able to devote his attention to building the house of the LORD because there was neither adversary nor misfortune. This is based on the biblical account in 1 Kings 5:4, which states that "But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster." With peace and security in the kingdom, Solomon was able to focus his resources and efforts on building the temple without the distractions of war or other calamities.

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The statement "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to separate the day from night" was made by God on the fourth day. In the biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis, God created light on the first day, but it was not until the fourth day that He created the sun, moon, and stars to serve as sources of light and to separate day from night.

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The quote "On that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth and the windows of the heavens were opened" suggests a catastrophic event that caused water to come from both the ground and the sky. This event is commonly associated with the biblical story of the Great Flood. The result of this event was heavy rainfall that lasted for 40 days and 40 nights, leading to the flooding of the earth and the destruction of all living things, except for those that were saved on Noah's Ark. Therefore, the correct answer is "heavy rainfall".

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When Peter made the declaration that God had made Jesus both Lord and Christ, the Jews were deeply troubled and asked what they should do. They were not happy with the idea that they had crucified the one who had been sent by God as their savior. They realized the gravity of their actions and wanted to know how they could make things right. They did not react by trying to kill Peter and the apostles, nor did they ridicule them. Instead, they were moved to ask for guidance on how to correct their mistake.

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Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, three women went to the tomb of Jesus to anoint His body with spices. They were concerned about how they would roll the heavy stone away from the entrance to the tomb, but upon arriving, they found that the stone had already been rolled away and the tomb was empty. This event is described in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and is known as the resurrection of Jesus.

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The statement "What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?" was made by Pharaoh and his servants. This statement can be found in the Bible in the book of Exodus, chapter 14, verse 5. The context of this statement is that the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, and Moses had asked Pharaoh to let them go. After a series of plagues, Pharaoh finally relented and allowed the Israelites to leave. However, soon after they left, Pharaoh and his servants began to regret their decision and felt that they had lost a valuable source of labor. They then pursued the Israelites with their army, hoping to bring them back into slavery. Overall, this statement reflects Pharaoh's regret at letting the Israelites go and his desire to bring them back into bondage.

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According to Matthew's account of the gospel, the most important divine requirement for entering the kingdom of heaven is doing the will of God. This means living a life that is aligned with God's teachings and commandments. It involves having faith in God and following His instructions for how we should live our lives. It also means being obedient to God's will and seeking to do what pleases Him, rather than just following our own desires or the ways of the world. Ultimately, doing the will of God is about surrendering our lives to Him and trusting in His plan for our salvation.

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Joseph's dream about his future leadership of his brothers was fulfilled when he became the second in command to Pharaoh. In the book of Genesis, Joseph had a dream in which his brothers were bowing down to him. His brothers became jealous of him and sold him into slavery. Eventually, Joseph was taken to Egypt and became an interpreter of dreams for Pharaoh. He interpreted Pharaoh's dreams about a coming famine and advised him to store up food. As a result, Pharaoh appointed Joseph as the second in command over all of Egypt, which gave him the authority to distribute food during the famine. When Joseph's brothers came to Egypt seeking food, they were brought before him and had to bow down before him, thus fulfilling Joseph's dream.

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The speaker of the statement "My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers" drove out those who sold in the temple. This speaker is Jesus Christ, and the incident is recorded in the Bible in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verses 12-13. In the passage, Jesus enters the temple and finds people selling animals and exchanging money. He overturns their tables and drives them out, declaring that they have turned the temple, which should be a place of worship and prayer, into a marketplace for thieves.

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According to the birth and infancy narratives in St. Matthew, in the second appearance, the angel of the Lord instructed Joseph to go into exile. In the story, the angel informed Joseph that Herod was seeking to kill the baby Jesus and instructed him to take Mary and the child and flee to Egypt. This was to ensure the safety of the child and to fulfill the prophecy that out of Egypt, God would call His Son. The story shows that Joseph was obedient to God's instructions, even when it was difficult and inconvenient, and that God provided for and protected His Son.

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The apostle Paul wrote in the Bible that the greatest of these is love. In his letter to the Corinthians, he said, "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13). Paul believed that love is greater than faith and hope because love is what motivates and inspires faith and hope. Love is the foundation of all good things, and it encompasses all the other virtues. Without love, faith and hope would have no meaning. Love is an action that involves putting the needs and well-being of others before our own. It is patient, kind, selfless, and forgiving. Love is what enables us to treat others with respect and compassion, even when they don't deserve it. In summary, according to Paul, the greatest of these is love because it is the foundation of all good things and encompasses all other virtues.

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The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeath-elohim were ecstatic prophets. These were individuals who were known for entering into a state of intense religious fervor, which often involved ecstatic experiences such as speaking in tongues or engaging in prophetic utterances. In Saul's case, these prophets were a confirmation from God that he had been chosen as the leader of the Israelites, and his encounter with them helped to establish his legitimacy in the eyes of the people. It's worth noting that while ecstatic prophets were not always recognized as authoritative figures within the religious community, in this instance they were seen as a legitimate means of communication from God.

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King David committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, while he was at war. The war was being fought against the Ammonites, who had attacked the Israelites and had taken control of some of their cities. David had sent Uriah to the front lines of the battle, hoping that he would be killed in battle so that he could marry Bathsheba. However, when Uriah did not die in battle, David arranged for his death by ordering his generals to withdraw from him during the fight, leaving him exposed to the enemy. After Uriah was killed, David took Bathsheba as his wife and committed adultery. Therefore, the answer to the question is that the Israelites were fighting against the Ammonites when King David committed adultery with Uriah's wife, Bathsheba.

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While David was being anointed king, he received the Spirit of the LORD. According to the Bible, when Samuel the prophet went to Jesse's house to anoint one of his sons as the next king of Israel, David was the one chosen by God, even though he was the youngest and least expected candidate. After Samuel anointed David, the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him. This event is significant because it marks the beginning of David's reign as king and demonstrates the importance of being chosen and empowered by God for leadership. The Spirit of the LORD gave David the wisdom, courage, and strength he needed to lead God's people and fulfill his calling as king.

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The question the high priest asked Jesus during His trial was, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" This question is found in the Gospel of Mark 14:61-62 and Luke 22:67-70. The high priest was trying to determine if Jesus claimed to be the Messiah or not, which was a charge that could be used against Him in his trial.

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In Luke's account, the healing of the paralytic was intended to show that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins. This was demonstrated when Jesus not only healed the man's physical condition but also declared that his sins were forgiven. The Pharisees and teachers of the law questioned Jesus' authority to forgive sins, but He demonstrated that He had the power and authority to do so through the healing of the paralytic.

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According to the Bible, in the book of Genesis, on the first day of creation, the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. So the answer is "darkness".

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After their mission, the seventy disciples reported to Jesus that demons were subject to them in His name. In the Bible, it is recorded that Jesus sent out seventy of his disciples in pairs to various towns and places to prepare the way for Him. They were to heal the sick and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. When the disciples returned, they joyfully reported to Jesus that even the demons were subject to them in His name. This shows that the power of Jesus' name is greater than the power of the demons.

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The address given by Paul, which includes the statement "I am Pharisee, a son of Pharisee, with respect to the hope and resurrect of the dead I am on trial", was given to the Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin was the supreme council and tribunal of the Jews in ancient Israel and was composed of both Pharisees and Sadducees. In this address, Paul was essentially stating that he believed in the resurrection of the dead, which was a controversial belief that divided the Pharisees and Sadducees. By identifying himself as a Pharisee and emphasizing his belief in the resurrection, Paul was able to turn the attention away from his own actions and instead spark a debate between the two factions.

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The words "Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children" were addressed by Jesus to the daughters of Jerusalem. This statement is recorded in the Bible, in the book of Luke chapter 23, verse 28-31. Jesus made this statement while he was being led to his crucifixion. The women of Jerusalem were weeping for him, but Jesus told them not to weep for him, but to weep for themselves and their children. He was warning them of the impending destruction that was going to come upon Jerusalem as a result of their rejection of him as the Messiah. Jesus knew that the Roman army would come and destroy Jerusalem, and he wanted the people to understand the gravity of the situation and repent of their sins. He was asking them to weep for themselves and their children, because they would be the ones to suffer the most in the coming destruction.

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The story of the Fall teaches that it is a sin to disobey God. In the Garden of Eden, God gave Adam and Eve one commandment: not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, they were tempted by the serpent, who convinced them to eat the forbidden fruit. As a result, they disobeyed God and were banished from the Garden. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience, emphasizing the importance of following God's commands and resisting temptation. It also highlights the human tendency to make mistakes and the need for repentance and forgiveness. While the story does touch on other themes, such as the nudity of Adam and Eve, the sinfulness of humanity, and the image of God, the central lesson is that obedience to God is essential for a good relationship with him.

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The children of Israel cried out to God for help in Egypt because they were in bondage. They were slaves in Egypt and were oppressed by the Egyptians. They cried out to God because they wanted to be free from their bondage and live a better life. Their cry for help was heard by God, who then sent Moses to lead them out of Egypt and towards their promised land.

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The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes the importance of repentance and reconciliation. The story is about a son who asks his father for his share of the inheritance and goes away to squander it in wild living. After he runs out of money, he realizes his mistake and decides to return to his father and ask for forgiveness. The father, who had been waiting and hoping for his return, forgives him and celebrates his homecoming. The story highlights the power of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation in restoring broken relationships.

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The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus teaches us that faith is a prerequisite for healing. In the story, Bartimaeus persisted in shouting for Jesus' attention despite being rebuked by the people around him. When Jesus finally called him, Bartimaeus showed his faith by asking to be healed, and Jesus rewarded his faith by restoring his sight. This story shows that having faith in Jesus' power to heal is necessary for receiving healing.

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This statement was said by John the Baptist to the Pharisees and Sadducees. According to the Bible, John was preaching and baptizing in the wilderness when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. He then rebuked them for their hypocrisy, telling them that it was not enough to rely on their status as children of Abraham, but that they needed to repent and bear fruit worthy of repentance. The phrase "brood of vipers" was a common expression in ancient times for a group of deceitful people.

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The speaker in the statement is encouraging people to make a decision about whom they will serve. The Israelites respond by saying that they also will serve the LORD because He is their God. This indicates that they have chosen to follow God and make Him the priority in their lives. They acknowledge that God is holy and jealous, but they still choose to serve Him. The Israelites also admit that they have struggled with foreign gods in the past because of their ancestors' actions, but they are now committed to serving God alone. Overall, their response shows a dedication to following God despite any challenges or obstacles that may arise.