JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2016

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Most believers celebrate Palm Sunday to honour Jesus as the King of Kings. Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter, which commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the people of Jerusalem greeted him by waving palm branches and laying them on the ground in his path, which was a sign of honour and respect reserved for kings and conquerors. By celebrating Palm Sunday, Christians honour Jesus as the King of Kings and the Messiah who fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament. It also serves as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and his ultimate victory over death, which is celebrated on Easter Sunday.

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Before Moses brought the Israelites to meet God on Mount Sinai, he charged them to wash their garments and be consecrated. This meant that they needed to clean themselves physically and spiritually, by purifying their bodies and minds, and preparing themselves to meet God. Moses wanted them to be ready and pure in heart and mind, so that they could receive the word of God and understand his teachings. It was an important act of preparation, which symbolized their commitment to God and their willingness to follow his commandments.

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When Ezekiel ate the scroll that was given to him at his call, it signified that he was filled with God's word. This act was a symbolic representation of Ezekiel's acceptance of God's message and his commitment to delivering it to the people of Israel. By consuming the scroll, he internalized the words of God and made them a part of himself. It was a powerful symbol of the importance of hearing and understanding God's message, and of the responsibility that comes with being a prophet. It also showed Ezekiel's willingness to be obedient to God's commands and to share his message with others, even if it was difficult or unpopular.

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The address that led to the conversion of three thousand souls on the day of Pentecost was given by Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to the New Testament book of Acts, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and they began speaking in different languages, and the people who were gathered in Jerusalem from different parts of the world were able to understand them in their own languages. Peter then spoke to the crowd and explained to them about Jesus and his teachings, and as a result, many people were converted to Christianity and became followers of Jesus.

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In his teaching on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians, Paul said that all gifts are inspired by the same spirit. This means that the source of all spiritual gifts is the Holy Spirit, and not the individual's own abilities or efforts. The Holy Spirit gives different gifts to different people, as He chooses, for the purpose of building up the church and spreading the gospel message. So, all gifts are from the same source, the Holy Spirit, and not from the individual's own abilities or efforts.

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The statement "Leave the dead to bury their own dead" by Jesus was indicative of the cost of discipleship. It means that following Jesus requires a complete break from one's old life and a full commitment to living as a disciple. The man Jesus was speaking to was asked to follow Him immediately, even if it meant leaving behind his family responsibilities, such as burying his own father. Jesus was emphasizing that following Him must take priority over all other obligations and that being a disciple requires a complete dedication of one's life to Him.

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The statement "I am the LORD, and there is no other, beside me there is no God" made by God through the prophet Isaiah depicts God's sovereignty and His divine nature. This statement affirms that there is only one true God who is supreme over all things and is above all other gods that may be worshipped. It is a declaration of God's uniqueness, power, and authority over all creation.
This statement also serves as a warning to those who may be tempted to worship other gods or idols, reminding them that these things have no power or authority over them. It is an invitation to acknowledge God's supreme authority and to submit to Him as the one true God who created and sustains all things. In summary, this statement is a powerful affirmation of God's sovereignty and divine nature, which is intended to inspire faith and obedience in those who hear it.

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The action that portrayed Moses as a leader of the Israelites was his killing of an Egyptian who fought with a Hebrew. In Exodus 2, it is written that Moses saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, and he looked around to see if anyone was watching before killing the Egyptian and hiding his body in the sand. This act of bravery and justice showed that Moses was willing to stand up for his people and fight for what was right, even if it meant going against the authorities. It also showed that Moses had a deep concern for the suffering of his people and was willing to take action to protect them. This act of leadership was a pivotal moment in Moses' life and set the stage for his future role as the deliverer of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

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God promised to lengthen Solomon's days if he kept His commandments in Gibeon. According to the Bible, after King David passed away, his son Solomon became the king of Israel. One night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and offered to give him anything he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom to rule the people well. Impressed by his request, God not only granted him wisdom but also promised to give him wealth, honor, and a long life. The promise was made in Gibeon, where the Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was located at the time. God told Solomon that if he followed His commandments and lived a righteous life, He would lengthen his days.

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The ruler of the synagogue whose child Jesus raised to life was Jairus. Jairus was a man who held a position of authority in the Jewish synagogue, and he came to Jesus seeking help for his daughter who was very sick and close to death. Jesus went with Jairus to his home and, despite the mourners who had already gathered and were weeping for the girl, Jesus brought her back to life. This story is recorded in the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament of the Bible.

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In Jesus' teaching about the true vine, He said that anyone who does not abide in Him will be cast forth, meaning they will be removed or thrown out. The idea is that just as a branch that does not remain connected to the vine will not receive nourishment and will eventually wither and die, so too a person who does not remain connected to Jesus will not receive spiritual nourishment and will not be able to bear spiritual fruit.

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Abram was 99 years old when God appeared to him the second time. In Genesis 17, it is written that God appeared to Abram when he was 99 years old and made a covenant with him, promising to make him the father of many nations and changing his name to Abraham. This was the second time that God had appeared to him, with the first being when Abram was called by God to leave his country and go to a land that God would show him. Therefore, the correct answer is that Abram was 99 years old when God appeared to him the second time.

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The story of Gehazi demonstrated God's hatred for greed. Gehazi was the servant of the prophet Elisha, and he appeared in the story of the healing of Naaman the Syrian. After Naaman was healed of his leprosy, he offered to give Gehazi money as a reward. Gehazi, however, was greedy and asked for more, even after Elisha had refused the gifts. As a result of his greed, Gehazi was struck with leprosy, just as Naaman had been before. This story demonstrates God's hatred for greed and His rejection of those who seek to serve Him for personal gain rather than out of a pure heart.

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In Matthew's account of Jesus' burial, Joseph who requested the body of Jesus was identified as "a rich man from Arimathea" (Matthew 27:57). The Bible describes him as a "disciple of Jesus" (Matthew 27:57), which means that he was a follower or believer in Jesus. He was also a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, which was the council of Jewish leaders that had condemned Jesus to death. Joseph had not consented to the council's decision to crucify Jesus, and he had been waiting for the kingdom of God (Mark 15:43). When he learned that Jesus had died, he went to Pilate and asked for permission to take the body down from the cross and bury it in his own tomb. Pilate granted his request, and Joseph, along with another disciple named Nicodemus, took the body of Jesus, prepared it for burial, and laid it in the tomb. In summary, Joseph was a rich man, a disciple of Jesus, a member of the Jewish council, and someone who had been waiting for the kingdom of God. He played an important role in the burial of Jesus, showing his respect and devotion to his Lord and Savior.

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God fed the Israelites with manna in the wilderness of Sin. The manna was a type of bread that God provided for the Israelites to eat while they were traveling through the wilderness. According to the Bible, the manna appeared on the ground every morning as dew, and the Israelites were instructed to gather it up and use it as their food for the day. The manna had a sweet taste and was said to be like coriander seed. The wilderness of Sin is a location in the Sinai Peninsula, which is located in the northeastern part of Egypt. It was an area of barren desert that the Israelites had to cross during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. According to the book of Exodus, the Israelites began to complain to Moses and Aaron about their lack of food while they were in the wilderness. God then responded by providing the manna to sustain them until they reached the Promised Land. In summary, the wilderness of Sin is the location where God provided the manna to the Israelites, which sustained them during their journey through the barren desert.

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According to Paul in Philippians, Jesus demonstrated humility when He took the form of man. Jesus, being in the form of God, humbled Himself and became a human being, subjecting Himself to the limitations and vulnerabilities of humanity. This act of self-abasement was an extraordinary demonstration of humility, considering Jesus' status as the Son of God. He set aside His divine glory and took on a human form, living a life of poverty and suffering, and ultimately dying on the cross for the redemption of mankind. By His humility, Jesus taught us to put others first and to serve them with selfless love, just as He served us by giving up His life for us.

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The statement "Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God" is a biblical quote from the book of Acts in the New Testament. It was said by an angel to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, in a vision he had while praying. This statement is significant because it marks the conversion of Cornelius to Christianity. The angel instructed Cornelius to send for the apostle Peter, who came and preached the gospel to him and his household. As a result, Cornelius and his entire household were baptized, making them the first Gentile converts to Christianity. So, the answer to the question is Cornelius.

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The church that was commended for giving even when in extreme poverty was in Macedonia. The Apostle Paul wrote about this in his second letter to the Corinthians in the Bible. He commended the Macedonian church for their generosity, even though they were experiencing extreme poverty themselves. Paul highlighted their willingness to give beyond their means, out of their own free will, and with great joy. This was seen as a remarkable act of faith and trust in God's provision. The example of the Macedonian church served as an inspiration and encouragement for other churches to give generously as well.

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The religious tension in Israel during the reign of King Ahab was caused by Jezebel's introduction of idol worship. Jezebel was the queen of Israel and the wife of King Ahab. She was a strong supporter of the worship of the pagan god Baal and encouraged Ahab to abandon the worship of the one true God and follow her lead. This caused great tension in Israel, as many of the people still worshiped the Lord and opposed the spread of idol worship. The prophet Elijah was a strong voice of opposition to Jezebel's efforts and challenged the people to choose between the worship of the Lord and the worship of Baal. This conflict ultimately led to a showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, which demonstrated the power of the Lord over all other gods.

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The statement "You are the Christ, the son of the living God" was made by Peter. Peter was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and he made this statement in response to Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter's response showed that he recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah (Christ) and as the Son of God. This statement is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament of the Bible.

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Paul admonished the Romans to live a new life in Christ by yielding themselves to God as men who have been brought from death to life. This means that they should see themselves as having been saved from a spiritual death by the power of Christ, and as a result, they should live in a way that reflects this new life that they have received. They should no longer live for themselves but for God, and they should obey His commands and follow His will. This new life should be characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, which are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In summary, Paul is encouraging the Romans to live a life that is transformed by their faith in Christ and to submit themselves to God's will in all things.

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Herod was troubled when he heard the news about Jesus' birth. According to the Bible, when Herod, the king of Judea, heard that a new king of the Jews had been born, he was alarmed and disturbed. He called together all the chief priests and teachers of the law and asked them where the Messiah was to be born. When they told him in Bethlehem, Herod secretly called for the wise men to come to him and find out the exact time the star had appeared, so that he could go and worship the child as well. However, his true intention was to find and kill the child, as he saw the birth of Jesus as a threat to his own power and rule.

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King Josiah commanded that the money for the Temple's repair be given to the workmen without asking for an account of it because he trusted them to use the money wisely and for its intended purpose. Josiah had faith in the workmen's honesty and did not feel the need to oversee their work or monitor their spending. Additionally, the king believed that the work was urgent and there was no time to waste on checking every expense. Rather than putting the work on hold to investigate each expense, Josiah prioritized completing the Temple's repair as quickly as possible. There is no mention in the text that Josiah enquired from God for this specific decision.

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In the statement, Solomon is expressing his realization of the difficulty in governing such a large and significant group of people. He is not saying that he is unable to carry out the duty or inadequate as a man, but rather acknowledging the enormity of the task before him. Additionally, he recognizes that he cannot do it alone and must depend on God's help to carry out his duties as a ruler. Therefore, the correct answer is that Solomon is expressing his total dependence on God in order to effectively govern the people.

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For obeying His word, God rewarded Shiphrah and Puah with families. Shiphrah and Puah were two midwives in Egypt who defied the Pharaoh's orders to kill all male Hebrew babies. Instead, they helped the babies to survive and thus saved their lives. As a reward for their obedience to God's command, God gave them families of their own. This means that they were blessed with the ability to have children and were able to experience the joys of parenthood.

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Daniel and others opted for vegetables and water in place of the King's food and wine because they believed that the King's food would defile them. According to the Bible, Daniel and his companions were taken into captivity by the Babylonians and were selected to serve in the court of the Babylonian king. As part of their training, they were offered the king's food and wine, which was considered to be the finest in the land. However, Daniel and his companions refused to eat the king's food and wine because they believed that it had been offered to idols and would defile them. Instead, they asked for vegetables and water to eat, which would not defile them. The official in charge of them was initially hesitant to allow this, but Daniel convinced him to let them try it out for ten days. At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his companions appeared healthier and stronger than those who had eaten the king's food. In summary, Daniel and his companions chose to eat vegetables and water instead of the king's food and wine because they believed that the latter would defile them. They were committed to following God's commands and maintaining their purity, even in the face of great temptation.

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One of the prophets that prophesied hope for Israel in spite of God's promise of punishment was Jeremiah. Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during the time when Israel was facing God's judgment because of their disobedience. God had warned Israel that if they continued to worship false gods and turn away from Him, they would face severe punishment, including being conquered by foreign nations and taken into captivity. Jeremiah prophesied the coming destruction of Jerusalem, but he also offered hope and a promise of restoration. He spoke of a new covenant that God would make with His people, where He would write His law on their hearts and forgive their sins. Jeremiah also prophesied about the coming of the Messiah, who would bring salvation and a new era of peace and prosperity. Despite the impending judgment, Jeremiah gave the people hope that God would not abandon them and would ultimately fulfill His promises to them.

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The statement, "This man is that power of God which is called Great," was made in Samaria, referring to Simon the magician. According to the Bible, Simon was a magician who used his powers to deceive people and gain their admiration. When Philip, one of the disciples of Jesus, preached the gospel in Samaria and performed miracles in Jesus' name, many people believed and were baptized. Simon also believed and was baptized, but he saw the miracles as a means to gain more power and influence. He offered to buy the ability to impart the Holy Spirit to people, but Peter rebuked him harshly, telling him that he had no part in the gospel because his heart was not right with God. The statement in question was made by the Samaritans who were amazed at Simon's magic and thought he had the power of God, but they were mistaken because only God has the true power that is called Great.

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The statement "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe" was made by Jesus to Thomas, the twin. Thomas was one of Jesus' disciples who was not present when Jesus appeared to the other disciples after his resurrection. Thomas doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead and said that he needed to see Jesus' wounds in order to believe. Jesus then appeared to Thomas and invited him to touch his wounds, after which Thomas exclaimed, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus responded with the statement "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe", referring to all those who would come after Thomas and believe in Jesus without physically seeing him. Therefore, the correct answer is that Jesus made the statement to Thomas, the twin.

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God sent Jonah to the city of Nineveh to preach against it. Nineveh was a city that had become very wicked, and God wanted to give the people there a chance to repent and turn away from their evil ways. Jonah was sent to warn them of the consequences of their actions and to call them to turn back to God. Despite initially being resistant to his mission, Jonah ultimately delivered God's message to the people of Nineveh, and they responded by repenting and turning to God.

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God's immediate punishment to David for taking Uriah's wife was that David's son by Bathsheba died. After David committed adultery with Bathsheba, she became pregnant, and to cover up his sin, David had Uriah killed in battle. God was displeased with David's actions and sent the prophet Nathan to confront him. Nathan delivered a message from God to David, which included a prophecy that the child born from David and Bathsheba's relationship would die. David's son became sick and died, as a result of God's punishment.

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Amos, an ancient prophet, believed that true religion entails being just and righteous, rather than merely engaging in external religious practices such as sacrifices, holy feasts, assemblies, fasting, and praying. In other words, he believed that one's actions towards others and the world around them are more important than performing religious rituals. Therefore, a person who is honest, fair, and compassionate is more genuinely religious than someone who performs religious rituals without reflecting on their behavior towards others.

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When David's son Absalom rebelled against him, David was forced to flee from Jerusalem. Absalom had gathered support and declared himself king, so David left the city to avoid a violent conflict and to protect his own life. David went into hiding and eventually gathered his own army to fight against Absalom's forces. The conflict ended with Absalom's death and David being restored to the throne.

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Paul in Romans said that the righteousness of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe. This means that for people who have faith in Jesus, God sees them as righteous, or good, in His eyes. This is because of what Jesus did on the cross, where He took the punishment for our sins, so that we can be forgiven and have a right relationship with God. So, when we believe in Jesus and trust in Him, we receive the gift of God's righteousness and are saved from our sins. This message of salvation is available to all people, regardless of who they are or what they have done, and it transforms our lives as we live in a right relationship with God.

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The statement "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts" was made in reference to the call of Isaiah. This statement is a famous verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament, and it describes Isaiah's vision of God's holiness and power. In this vision, Isaiah saw God sitting on a throne, surrounded by angels who were singing this song of worship to Him. The repetition of the word "holy" emphasizes the complete and absolute holiness of God. This vision had a profound impact on Isaiah and shaped his understanding of God, leading him to become one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament.

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Paul in Thessalonians declared that at the second coming of the Lord, those who are alive will not precede those who are asleep. In this context, "asleep" refers to Christians who have died and gone to be with the Lord. According to Paul, when Jesus returns, those who have died in Christ will be resurrected first, and then those who are still alive will be caught up with them to meet the Lord in the air. The idea is that the dead in Christ will rise first, and then those who are alive will join them, so that all believers will be together with the Lord. This teaching is often referred to as the "Rapture" in Christian theology.

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A key requirement for healing as exemplified by the disciple's inability to heal the epileptic boy is faith. In the Bible, there is a story where a man brought his epileptic son to Jesus' disciples for healing, but they were unable to heal him. When the man later brought his son to Jesus, he said, "if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." Jesus replied, "If you can? Everything is possible for one who believes." The man then said, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" Jesus then healed the boy. This story demonstrates that faith is a key requirement for healing. The disciples' lack of faith was the reason they were unable to heal the boy. It was only when the father expressed his faith and asked Jesus for help that the boy was healed. Similarly, when we seek healing from God, we must have faith that He is able to heal us. We must believe that He can do all things and trust that He will provide what is best for us.

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