JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2005

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The person who gave heed to the words of Paul was Lydia. This statement is found in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 14. Lydia was a seller of purple fabrics from the city of Thyatira, who was visiting Philippi. She was a worshipper of God and while she was listening to Paul's message about Jesus, the Lord opened her heart to understand and believe. As a result, she and her household were baptized and she invited Paul and his companions to stay in her house.

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The event described in the statement above took place when Peter and John went to Samaria. They prayed for the believers there to receive the Holy Spirit, and then laid their hands on them. After they did this, the believers received the Holy Spirit. This event is recorded in the book of Acts, chapter 8.

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Paul said he persecuted the church of God at first because he was extremely zealous for the tradition of his fathers. In Galatians 1:14, Paul explains that he "was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers." He believed that the Christian movement was a threat to the Jewish faith and way of life, and therefore sought to suppress it through persecution.

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After Solomon turned away from God and began to worship other gods, God decided to punish him by taking away most of his kingdom. However, God allowed Solomon's son to continue to reign over a smaller kingdom, consisting of only two of the twelve tribes of Israel, while the other ten tribes were given to Jeroboam, one of Solomon's officials. This resulted in the division of the kingdom into two parts, the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Therefore, the punishment that God gave Solomon for his unwise policies was that the kingdom was torn from him and given to his servant.

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After the thunders and lightnings, Moses went up to meet God on the mountain.

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REF_____Hosea 2:18 = And I will abolish the bow, the sword and war from the land, And will make them lie down in safety

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According to Paul's letter to Timothy, believers should pray for kings and those in authority, in order to live quiet and peaceable lives. This means that believers should not just pray for themselves, but also for those who govern over them. By doing this, they acknowledge that God is in control of all things, including the leaders of their nation, and that they trust Him to guide and direct them in the right path. Praying for those in authority also shows that believers are concerned about the welfare of their nation, and that they want to see peace and stability in their communities. This can also help to promote good neighbourliness, as people are more likely to live in harmony when there is peace and stability in their surroundings.

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The statement "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" was made by Paul to the Church at Philippi. This statement is found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the book of Philippians, chapter 4, verse 19. Paul was writing to the church in Philippi to express his gratitude for their support and to encourage them to continue their faith in Christ. In this verse, Paul assures the Philippians that God will provide for all their needs according to His abundant riches in glory.

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When the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, He gave them into the hands of their enemies, and in this particular case, the Philistines, for a specific period of time as a punishment for their disobedience. According to the Bible, the Philistines ruled over Israel for 40 years during the time of the judges (Judges 13:1). Therefore, the answer is "forty years."

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In his exhortation on interpersonal relationship, Peter recommends that the elders should live exemplary lives. This means that they should serve as good examples to others by being role models in their character, behavior, and actions. By doing so, they can inspire and guide others to live a life that pleases God. Peter's recommendation is in line with the biblical teaching that leaders should lead by example, and not just by words.

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According to the Gospel of Mark, Pilate asked the question, "Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?" because he perceived that the Jewish leaders who had brought Jesus to him were envious of Jesus' popularity and influence among the people. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent, and he wanted to release him. However, he was also afraid of the possibility of a riot by the Jews, who were demanding Jesus' crucifixion. So, he asked the people if they wanted him to release Jesus or Barabbas, hoping that they would choose Jesus.

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King Nebuchadnezzar described the fourth person he saw with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace as "like a son of the gods." This can be found in the book of Daniel in the Old Testament of the Bible. According to the story, the three men were thrown into the furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship his golden statue, but they were protected by the fourth person who appeared with them. When the king saw this, he recognized that the fourth person was divine and not just an ordinary human being. The phrase "like a son of the gods" implies that the person had a supernatural quality and was divine in nature.

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God's covenant with Noah after the flood is that He will never again destroy the earth by flood. In the book of Genesis, after the flood had destroyed all living things on the earth, God made a covenant with Noah, promising that He would never again destroy the earth by flood. As a sign of this covenant, God set a rainbow in the sky as a reminder of His promise. This covenant shows God's love for His creation and His desire for it to continue to exist.

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2 Kings 23:5
"And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven.
He deposed them.

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The prophet referred to in the statement above is Ezekiel. The statement is from Ezekiel 2:5 in the Bible, where God is commissioning Ezekiel to go and prophesy to the rebellious house of Israel. God tells Ezekiel that the people may or may not listen to him, but they will know that a prophet has been among them.

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James in his teachings on impartiality accuses the "rich" of denying the poor their rights.

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Paul admonishes the Romans to give with "liberality." In other words, they should give generously and freely without holding back. The emphasis is not on the amount of the gift but on the attitude of the giver. Giving should be done with a cheerful and willing heart, motivated by love and gratitude for what God has done. This is a reflection of God's own generosity towards us, and it also helps to meet the needs of others and support the work of the church.

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In His sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught Christians to love and pray for their enemies. He emphasized the importance of showing mercy and doing good to those who may be unkind to us. He also urged his followers to turn the other cheek and not to seek revenge when they are wronged. Overall, Jesus taught that we should treat others the way we would like to be treated, regardless of how they treat us.

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According to the biblical story in the Book of Jonah, God decided to destroy the great city of Nineveh because the people were wicked and sinful. Jonah was sent by God to warn the people of Nineveh to turn away from their evil ways, but they initially refused to listen. However, when they saw the sincerity of Jonah's message and the gravity of their situation, they repented and turned to God, thus averting the destruction of their city.

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David made the decision to pursue the Amalekites with the support of Abiathar the priest, as recorded in 1 Samuel 30:7-8. When David and his men returned to their camp in Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had raided and burned their homes and taken their families captive. The Bible says that David and his men wept until they had no strength left. Then David found strength in the Lord his God, and he consulted Abiathar the priest for guidance. Abiathar helped David by bringing him the ephod, a garment worn by the priest that had two small pouches containing the Urim and Thummim, which were used for divination to seek God's will. Through the ephod, David sought God's direction, and God told him to pursue the Amalekites and promised him victory. Therefore, David made the decision to pursue the Amalekites through seeking God's guidance with the help of the priest and the use of divination with the ephod.

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Abraham named the place where he attempted to sacrifice his son "The LORD will provide". This is based on the account in the book of Genesis in the Bible, where Abraham was asked by God to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. As Abraham was about to carry out the sacrifice, an angel of the Lord stopped him and provided a ram caught in a nearby thicket for the sacrifice. It was at that moment that Abraham named the place "The LORD will provide", acknowledging God's provision and faithfulness. This event is seen as a significant demonstration of Abraham's faith in God and his willingness to obey even in the most difficult circumstances.

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On the fourth day of creation, God created the two great lights - the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. According to the book of Genesis, this was done on the fourth day of creation, after the creation of the earth, the heavens, the light, and the separation of the waters above and below the firmament.

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The first four disciples of Jesus were Simon (later called Peter), Andrew (Simon's brother), James (son of Zebedee), and John (James' brother).

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God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah that the prophet He would send to the people of Israel would feed them with "knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15). This means that the prophet would provide the people with spiritual knowledge and understanding of God's ways, so that they may turn away from their sins and follow His commands. The prophet would also help the people understand the consequences of their actions and the need for repentance. Overall, the prophet's mission was to guide the people of Israel towards a closer relationship with God and a life of righteousness.

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Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps because he had an excellent spirit. This is stated in Daniel 6:3, where it is said that an excellent spirit was found in him. His exceptional qualities of wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness to God set him apart and made him stand out among the other leaders in Babylon. He was faithful to God even when it meant facing death in the lions' den, and this unwavering faith contributed to his distinction among the leaders in Babylon.

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The charge brought against Naboth for refusing to let the king have his vineyard was disobedience to the king. In 1 Kings 21, King Ahab of Samaria wanted to buy Naboth's vineyard, but Naboth refused to sell it to him as it was his family inheritance. Ahab was so displeased with Naboth's refusal that he became ill and went to bed, and his wife, Jezebel, came up with a plan to have Naboth falsely accused of cursing God and the king and stoned to death. So, the charge of disobedience to the king was brought against Naboth, which ultimately led to his death.

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When David's son died, his servants refused to tell him because they feared that he might harm himself. David's son died after being struck by a serious illness. David had been praying and fasting, hoping that his son would recover. When his servants saw that the child was dead, they were afraid to tell David. They believed that he would be devastated by the news and might even harm himself. When David learned of his son's death, he was indeed heartbroken and went into a period of mourning. However, he did not harm himself, but instead accepted God's will and found comfort in his faith.

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The statement above from the Centurion to Jesus implies faith. The Centurion, a Roman army officer, approached Jesus and asked him to heal his servant who was at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering. The Centurion expressed his faith in Jesus' authority and power to heal by acknowledging that Jesus only needed to say the word and his servant would be healed. He recognized that Jesus had the ability to heal from a distance without physically being present.

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Peter teaches that being humble as a Christian leads to obtaining grace. In 1 Peter 5:5, he says "Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humility is an important trait for Christians to have, as it reflects the character of Christ and leads to blessings from God.

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When Jesus sent out the seventy disciples on a mission, He charged them to heal the sick and preach the message of the kingdom. This can be found in Luke 10:9 where Jesus says, "Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’"

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When the Israelites were thirsty and complained to Moses, God instructed him to speak to a rock so that water would flow out of it. However, Moses struck the rock twice with his staff instead of speaking to it as God had commanded. As a result, God told Moses that he would not bring the Israelites into the promised land. Therefore, the correct option is "not bring the Israelites to the promised land."

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Jesus' reply to the devil's first temptation of Him was "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." This response is recorded in Matthew 4:4 and Luke 4:4 in the Bible. The devil had asked Jesus, who had been fasting for forty days, to turn stones into bread to satisfy his hunger. But Jesus refused, emphasizing that spiritual sustenance from God's word is more important than physical needs.

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Paul admonished the Corinthians to forgive the penitent offender so that forgiveness would demonstrate Christian love. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul emphasized the importance of forgiveness and urged them to forgive those who have wronged them and who show genuine repentance. He believed that forgiveness would demonstrate Christian love and unity within the community. Additionally, Paul believed that forgiveness would prevent the offender from being overwhelmed by excessive sorrow and allow them to find peace of mind.

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Paul rebuked Bar-Jesus with blindness because he sought to prevent the proconsul from the faith.

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Moses complained to God that he could not go to Pharaoh alone because he was slow in speech. He asked God to send someone else to do the job. (Exodus 4:10)

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The crowd's reaction in the statement "Never was anything like this seen in Israel" was in response to the healing of the dumb demoniac. This event is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 9, verse 33), where Jesus cast out a demon from a man who was dumb and couldn't speak. The people who witnessed this miracle were amazed and said that nothing like this had ever been seen before in Israel.

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According to the Gospel of John, when Jesus appeared to the disciples on the evening of the first day of the week after his resurrection, he pronounced peace upon them. In John 20:19, it says that Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." This was a common Jewish greeting but in this context, it was also a message of reassurance and comfort to his disciples who were afraid and confused after his death. Jesus went on to show them his hands and side, and the disciples were overjoyed to see him alive.

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