JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2001

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In the context of the New Testament, according to the book of Matthew (8:2-4), Jesus healed a leper who came to him for healing. After healing him, Jesus told him to "go and show himself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them." This statement refers to the Jewish law of Moses, which commanded that a person with leprosy must present himself to a priest for examination after being healed. If the priest confirmed that the person was indeed healed, he would then perform a ritual cleansing and the person would be considered clean. So, Jesus was telling the leper to follow the Jewish law of Moses by presenting himself to the priest as a testimony to them that he had been healed, which would serve as proof of the miraculous healing that Jesus had performed.

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The signs that God showed to Moses at his call were meant to convince the people that he had been sent by God. The burning bush that was not consumed, the staff turning into a serpent, and Moses' hand becoming leprous were all signs that were meant to demonstrate to Moses and the Israelites that God had sent him to deliver them from slavery in Egypt. These signs were also intended to strengthen Moses' faith and give him confidence in his ability to carry out the mission that God had given him.

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In Philippians, Paul described the gifts he received from the Philippians as "a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God." This indicates that the gifts were not just material items, but were given with the right heart and attitude, as an act of worship and obedience to God. Paul recognized the gift as an act of love and support from the Philippians, and considered it a treasure in heaven, not just a temporary benefit.

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The man who stirred up the people against Paul in Ephesus was Demetrius. According to the book of Acts in the Bible, Demetrius was a silversmith who made silver shrines of the goddess Artemis. He gathered other craftsmen who were affected by Paul's teachings and started a riot, which eventually led to the arrest of Paul's companions. Demetrius claimed that Paul's teachings would lead to a decline in the worship of Artemis and that their livelihood was at stake.

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In the story told by Jesus in Luke 16:19-31, the rich man had died and was in torment in Hades, while Lazarus, who had been poor and covered with sores during his life, was in the comfort of Abraham's side in heaven. The rich man begged Abraham to send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool his tongue, but Abraham told him that there was a great chasm between them that could not be crossed, so it was impossible to grant the rich man's request. Therefore, the reason Abraham could not grant the rich man's request was that there was an unbridgeable gap between the place where they were, and not because of any wrongdoing on Abraham's part or because of any debt that Abraham owed the rich man.

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According to the Bible, after Saul's defeat of the Amalekites, he set up a monument for himself. This event is recorded in the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. In chapter 15, God had commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions, but Saul spared the Amalekite king and some of the best livestock. When the prophet Samuel confronted him about his disobedience, Saul initially denied any wrongdoing, but later admitted to sparing the livestock in order to offer them as a sacrifice to God. Despite his confession, Samuel rebuked Saul and announced that God had rejected him as king. After this, Saul returned to his home and set up a monument to commemorate his victory over the Amalekites.

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In his effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah prayed against the insults of Tobiah and Sanballat. Tobiah was an Ammonite and Sanballat was a Samaritan, both of whom were enemies of the Jews and opposed the rebuilding of the walls. They tried to discourage Nehemiah and his workers by mocking them and spreading false rumors. Despite their opposition, Nehemiah and his team were able to complete the rebuilding of the walls in just 52 days, with the help of God and the determination to fulfill their mission.

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In the book of Hosea in the Old Testament of the Bible, the prophet Hosea was told by God to marry a woman who would be unfaithful to him, as a metaphor for Israel's unfaithfulness to God. The wife, Gomer, played the harlot and had children with other men. In Hosea 2:4-5, God says that He will have no pity on the children of Gomer because they are the product of their mother's unfaithfulness. This serves as a warning to Israel, who had been unfaithful to God, that they too would face judgment if they did not repent and turn back to Him.

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According to Luke's account of the crucifixion, Jesus' last words on the cross were "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!" (Luke 23:46).

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According to the Bible, Jesus did not go immediately to attend to Lazarus who was reported sick because He wanted His disciples to believe in Him. Jesus said that Lazarus' sickness was for God's glory and His disciples' faith. So, Jesus waited for two days before going to see Lazarus, who had already died by the time Jesus arrived. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, and His disciples believed in Him.

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REF_ 1st peter 5:2

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According to the book of Genesis, the river that flowed out of Eden and divided into four rivers were Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates.

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The prayer above was said by Elijah when he was threatened by Jezebel. After he had a great victory against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Jezebel threatened to kill him. Feeling hopeless, Elijah prayed for God to take his life.

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Moses' response to the declaration by the Israelites, "All the words which the LORD has spoken we will do," is that he said that the LORD was witness to their declaration. This can be found in Exodus 24:3, which reads, "So Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the judgments. And all the people answered with one voice and said, “All the words which the LORD has spoken we will do.”" After this, Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD, built an altar and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and then he took the blood and sprinkled it on the people and said, "This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD has made with you according to all these words" (Exodus 24:8). Thus, Moses made it clear that the declaration of the people was a solemn commitment, witnessed by the LORD Himself.

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Peter teaches that good Christian conduct is characterized by love and forbearance. In 2 Peter 1:5-7, Peter encourages believers to add to their faith virtues such as knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Love is described as the ultimate virtue that binds all the others together (Colossians 3:14). Forbearance is the ability to patiently endure difficult circumstances and people, which is an important aspect of Christian love (Ephesians 4:2). Therefore, love and forbearance are both essential components of good Christian conduct, as taught by Peter.

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Amos declared that the Jews who built houses of hewn stone would not dwell in them because they trampled upon the poor. The prophet Amos accused the wealthy and powerful in Israel of oppressing the poor and vulnerable, exploiting them for their own gain. By building extravagant houses while ignoring the needs of the poor, the wealthy were demonstrating their disregard for God's commands to care for the needy, and Amos warned that they would ultimately suffer the consequences of their actions. Thus, he declared that those who built houses of hewn stone would not be able to enjoy them because they had oppressed the poor.

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The Philistines who made the statement were anxious to get rid of the ark because the hand of God was heavy upon them. According to 1 Samuel 5, the Philistines had captured the ark of God in battle, but they began to experience plagues and calamities as a result of having it. They then decided to send it away, saying "The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for his hand is hard against us and against Dagon our god." (1 Samuel 5:7)

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According to Paul in the New Testament, the exercise of spiritual gifts by individual believers should be used to promote cooperation. Paul teaches that each believer has been given a unique gift by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the entire body of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of using these gifts to work together in unity and build up the church. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul compares the church to a body, with each member playing a unique and necessary role. Therefore, spiritual gifts should not be used to compete or exalt oneself above others, but rather to work together in harmony and cooperation for the common good of the church.

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King Josiah defiled Topheth, which was in the valley of the sons of Hinnom, during his reform in Israel so that no one might sacrifice human beings again to Molech. The worship of Molech involved sacrificing children by burning them alive, and it was a detestable practice that God had forbidden. Josiah sought to put an end to this practice and purify the land by desecrating the place where such sacrifices had taken place, ensuring that no one would worship Molech again.

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According to Luke's account in the Bible, Jesus healed the epileptic boy by rebuking the unclean spirit that was causing the seizures. In Luke 9:42-43, the boy's father had brought him to Jesus after the disciples were unable to heal him. Jesus then rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and returned him to his father.

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The door in the statement above refers to Jesus. In John 10:7-9, Jesus used the metaphor of a shepherd and his sheep to describe His relationship with His followers. He said that He is the door through which the sheep enter into the sheepfold, and that anyone who enters through Him will be saved and find pasture. This means that Jesus is the only way to salvation and eternal life, and that all who seek to follow Him must do so through Him alone.

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Paul warned the Thessalonians against the deceit of false teachers concerning the second coming of Christ. In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul was concerned that some false teachers were deceiving the believers into thinking that Christ had already returned. He corrected this misunderstanding and warned the believers to be on guard against such false teachings. He emphasized that Christ's return would be a future event and that they should always be ready and watchful for it.

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The prayer above was offered by Jonah in the belly of the fish.

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Paul teaches that believers have been buried and raised with Christ so that they might walk in newness of life. This means that believers are to leave their old lives of sin and death behind and live a new life in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through Christ's death and resurrection, believers have been made new and are called to live a life of righteousness, obedience to God's word, and love for others. The old has passed away, and the new has come.

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In his second letter, Peter teaches that Christians should prepare for the day of the Lord by living holy and godly lives. He emphasizes the importance of being morally upright and blameless in conduct, as well as growing in knowledge of Jesus Christ. Peter also warns against false teachings and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth. Ultimately, Peter emphasizes the need for Christians to be ready for the return of Jesus and to live in a way that honors God.

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The new covenant that God made with the house of Israel and the house of Judah was written on their hearts. This is according to the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament of the Bible. In Jeremiah 31:31-33, God promised to make a new covenant with Israel and Judah, one that would not be like the old covenant which they broke. The new covenant would be written on their hearts, meaning that God's laws and ways would be ingrained in their very being, and they would obey Him from the inside out, not just following external rules. This is a spiritual transformation that would be made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

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According to Paul, the purpose of the law is to increase the knowledge of sin. In other words, the law helps us understand what sin is and how it separates us from God. The law also shows us our need for a savior and the inadequacy of our own efforts to save ourselves. Ultimately, the law points us to Christ and the need for justification by faith in Him.

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After the mission of the seventy, Jesus declared that He had given them authority over all the power of the enemy. This meant that they had the power to cast out demons and perform other miracles. It was a sign of the authority that Jesus had given them as His disciples and representatives. This was an important aspect of their mission to spread the gospel and bring people to salvation. The declaration also showed the extent of Jesus' power and authority as the Son of God, and His desire to empower His followers to do great things in His name.

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According to Paul, those who will perish are the ones who refused to believe the truth, and as a result, God will send them a strong delusion. This means that they will be deceived and led astray by their own desires and the lies of the devil. They will be unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, and they will believe and follow the lies of false teachers and prophets. All of this will happen because they refused to accept the truth about God and the salvation that he offers through Jesus Christ.

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In the story of the transfiguration of Jesus, Moses and Elijah represented the law and the prophets. This is because Moses was the giver of the law, and Elijah was considered one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Their appearance with Jesus on the mountain was a confirmation of Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the prophets and His divine authority as the Son of God.

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In Isaiah, the prophet admonishes his people to demonstrate acts of righteousness by learning to do good and seeking justice. He instructs them to defend the oppressed, take up the cause of the fatherless, and plead the case of the widow. In other words, Isaiah encourages his people to show compassion and love towards those who are vulnerable and marginalized in their society, and to actively work towards creating a more just and equitable community.

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In the parable of the wheat and tares, the harvest time refers to the close of the age. This is the time when the Son of Man will send His angels to gather the tares and throw them into the furnace of fire, while the wheat will be gathered into His barn. It is a metaphorical representation of the final judgment, where the righteous will be separated from the wicked, and each will receive their due reward.

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The statement "Is not David hiding himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is on the east" was made by the Ziphites to King Saul. They betrayed David by revealing his location to Saul in the hope of gaining favor with the king.