JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2003

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The statement "Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice'" was made by Jesus in response to the Pharisees' criticism of his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. Therefore, the event that preceded this statement was the picking of grain by Jesus' disciples on the Sabbath. The Pharisees saw this as a violation of Jewish law, but Jesus defended his disciples by pointing out that they were hungry and in need of food. Jesus then went on to teach the Pharisees that mercy is more important than religious ritual, and that God desires people to show compassion to others. It does not imply that the event was the healing of the lepers, eating with tax collectors, call of the twelve apostles, or deliverance of the demoniac.

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In his letter to Philemon, Paul described Onesimus as his "child" (Philemon 1:10). This is a metaphorical use of the word, as Paul is referring to the fact that he led Onesimus to faith in Jesus Christ. By doing so, Paul became a spiritual father to Onesimus, and thus referred to him as his "child."

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Armour of hope

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REF_____Acts 8:1

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Paul was arrested and detained at Philippi because he cast out the spirit of soothsaying from a slave girl. This girl was possessed by a spirit that enabled her to predict the future, and her owners were making a profit off of her abilities. When Paul cast out the spirit, he disrupted their business and they became angry with him. They accused him of causing trouble and inciting unrest, and as a result he was beaten and thrown into prison. Despite this, Paul never stopped proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Saviour, and he continued to spread the message of the gospel to those around him, including his fellow prisoners and the jailer who guarded him.

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According to Luke's account, the mandate given to the twelve at their commissioning was to preach the kingdom of God and heal. This means that they were sent out by Jesus with the mission of spreading the good news of God's kingdom and demonstrating its power through acts of healing. They were to proclaim the message of salvation to all people, and to show that the kingdom of God was real and present in their midst by healing the sick and performing miracles. While they were certainly called to do good to all people, their primary focus was on spreading the message of the kingdom and demonstrating its power.

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Saul visited the witch of Endor when he was besieged by the Philistines.

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According to Peter, believers who are reproached for the name of Christ are blessed because the spirit of glory and God rest upon them. This is a reference to the Holy Spirit, who brings comfort, strength, and an abiding sense of God's presence to those who suffer for their faith. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to endure persecution, and reminds them that their reward is in heaven. Peter encourages believers to rejoice in their suffering, knowing that they are part of a great company of saints who have suffered for Christ throughout history.

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The statement "What have you to do with us O son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" reveals that the demoniacs in the country of the Gadarenes were threatened by the power of Jesus. They acknowledged Jesus as the Son of God and realized that he had the authority to cast them out, which made them feel afraid that Jesus would punish them before their appointed time.

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According to Paul, a ruler does not bear the sword in vain but he executes God's wrath on the wrong doer. This means that rulers or leaders have the responsibility to enforce the law and administer justice, which includes punishing those who violate the law. The "sword" here is a metaphor for the authority and power that rulers have to maintain order and protect their citizens, and they are expected to use it wisely and justly, in accordance with God's principles of righteousness and justice.

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In the Bible, Moses sent twelve men, one from each tribe of Israel, to spy out the land of Canaan, which was the promised land that God had told the Israelites He would give to them. The purpose of sending these men was to gather information about the land, such as the condition of the cities, the strength of the people living there, and whether the land was good or bad. The intention was to use this information to plan a strategy for taking possession of the land. The spies returned with a report that the land was indeed flowing with milk and honey, but that the people living there were strong and the cities were fortified. This report caused fear and panic among the Israelites, which ultimately delayed their entry into the promised land.

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The first and second in the order of hierarchy of spiritual gifts enumerated by Paul are apostles and prophets. Paul mentions this in his first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 12, where he lists the various gifts of the Holy Spirit. In verses 28-29, he says "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues." This indicates that apostles and prophets are considered to be the highest in rank among the spiritual gifts.

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According to the Bible, in the book of Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar assembled the satraps, the prefects, and the governors to witness the dedication of the golden image that he had made. This event is recorded in Daniel 3:2-3.

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John 15:3
"Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you."

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The parable "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge" means that children may suffer the consequences of their parents' actions or sins. In other words, children are punished for the sins of their parents. This is a way of saying that the actions of parents can have a lasting impact on their children's lives. It does not imply that parents are punished for the sins of their children, nor that punishment is carried through generations.

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The people answered and said, "all the words which the LORD has spoken we will do." This was in response to Moses reading out the Book of the Covenant to the Israelites, which contained God's laws and commandments. The people promised to obey all of God's words, indicating their commitment to keeping the covenant they were making with Him.

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According to Peter's speech on the day of Pentecost, God made Jesus both Lord and Christ. Peter preached that Jesus was the Messiah who was promised in the scriptures, and God exalted him to His right hand, making Him both Lord and Christ. The people who heard Peter's message were cut to the heart and asked what they should do, and Peter told them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins.

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According to the account in the Gospel of Matthew, the reason Jesus did not go with the centurion to heal his servant was that the centurion exhibited great faith. The centurion told Jesus that he did not need to come to his home to heal his servant but could just speak the word and the servant would be healed. Jesus was amazed at the centurion's faith and declared that he had not found such great faith in all of Israel. Jesus then said to the centurion, "Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would." and the servant was healed at that very moment. Therefore, the correct option is "exhibited great faith".

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Two Christian virtues to be learned in the story of the Good Samaritan are compassion and mercy. The story teaches us to have compassion for those in need, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Good Samaritan, who was from a different ethnic and religious group than the wounded man, showed him mercy by stopping to help him and paying for his care. This example challenges us to overcome our prejudices and extend compassion and mercy to all who are in need. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves, and to show the same kindness and care that we would want to receive in similar circumstances.

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John 6:29. The answer is option D

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Joseph was made prime minister in Egypt because he interpreted Pharaoh's dream and advised him on what actions to take. Pharaoh had a troubling dream that no one could explain, but Joseph was able to interpret it correctly, and he told Pharaoh what it meant. This showed Pharaoh that Joseph was wise and knowledgeable, so he appointed Joseph as his chief advisor and put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. Therefore, it was Joseph's ability to interpret dreams and his wise counsel that led to his appointment as prime minister in Egypt.

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The statement "Let us make man in our image" is from the Bible, specifically from the book of Genesis. It implies that man was created to be like God, but not to become God. Being created in the image of God means that humans have been given certain qualities and characteristics that reflect those of God, such as creativity, intelligence, and moral responsibility. It also means that humans have been given the ability to have a relationship with God and to represent Him to others by demonstrating His love and justice in the world. So, the correct option is: being like God.

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Saul told the Kenites to go away from among the Amalekites because the Kenites had shown kindness to Israel. The Amalekites were a group of people who had been enemies of Israel for a long time. God had instructed Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites and everything they owned, including people and animals. However, the Kenites were a different group of people who had been friendly to Israel in the past, and Saul did not want them to be harmed in the conflict. Therefore, he told the Kenites to leave the area so that they would not be caught in the middle of the battle. This shows that Saul had a concern for the well-being of the Kenites and recognized their kindness to Israel.

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The two sons of Samuel that became Judges in Israel were Joel and Abijah.

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Numbers 20:8
"Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink."

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In the Bible passage referenced, the question "What shall we do to those men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them in manifest to all" was asked by the council of religious leaders after Peter and John healed a man who had been lame from birth. The council ultimately charged Peter and John not to speak in the name of Jesus. Therefore, the answer is "They were charged not to speak in the name of Jesus." This is a way of saying that the religious leaders wanted to prevent Peter and John from preaching the teachings of Jesus to the people, because they saw it as a threat to their own authority. It does not imply that they were thoroughly beaten, imprisoned, or charged not to enter the city of Samaria.

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Nehemiah, who was a Jewish captive in the Persian Empire, served as the cupbearer to the king. This was an important position in ancient times as the cupbearer was responsible for tasting the king's wine and food before serving it to ensure that it was not poisoned. The cupbearer also had the opportunity to be close to the king and could therefore function as an adviser or secretary. In Nehemiah's case, he used his position to request permission from the king to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls, and he was also appointed as the governor of the region.

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Solomon's statement is in reference to wisdom. In this passage, he is personifying wisdom as a woman, and urging his readers to hold onto her tightly and cherish her, for she will provide protection and guidance in life. So, the correct option is 'wisdom'.

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The condition Jesus required from Jairus in order to heal his daughter was that he should not fear but believe. Jairus was a synagogue leader who came to Jesus seeking help because his daughter was very ill and close to death. Jesus agreed to go with him to heal the girl, but when they arrived, they found that she had already died. However, Jesus told Jairus not to fear, but to believe in him, and he went into the room where the girl was lying and raised her from the dead. This shows that Jesus' power to heal and bring life is not limited by death, but it requires faith and trust in him. Therefore, the primary condition Jesus required from Jairus was to believe in him, not fear.

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According to John, the accusation that the Jews leveled against Jesus before Pilate was that He was a blasphemer.

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In Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, he states that as long as an heir is a child, he is under guardians or tutors. This means that during a child's minority, he or she is not yet legally qualified to inherit the estate, so a guardian or a tutor is appointed to oversee and manage the child's inheritance until he or she reaches the age of maturity. This was a common practice in ancient times, and Paul used this analogy to illustrate the spiritual condition of the Galatians. He compared their spiritual immaturity to a child under a guardian or a tutor, and emphasized that they needed to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ so that they could become mature sons and daughters of God.

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After Jonah had been thrown into the sea and the sea ceased from its raging, the men with him feared the LORD, offered sacrifice, and made vows. They realized that Jonah's God was the true God, and they were grateful for their deliverance from the storm. As a result, they made a commitment to worship and serve the LORD.

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The people responded to Saul's statement because the dread of the LORD fell on them. This means that they were struck with a deep sense of fear and awe in the presence of God, and they recognized that Saul's words were a serious matter. They knew that to disobey Saul's command would be to disobey God, and they were afraid of the consequences. Saul was calling them to follow him and Samuel into battle, and he was using the threat of punishment to ensure their obedience. The people's response shows the importance of obedience to God's leaders and the seriousness of the consequences for disobedience.