JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2006

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Samuel's lack of parental responsibility led to the demand for a king in Israel. Samuel appointed his sons as judges, but they did not follow in his ways and were corrupt. This led the people of Israel to demand a king to rule over them like other nations. Samuel warned them of the dangers of having a king, but the people persisted in their demand, leading to the anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel.

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According to the book of Exodus in the Bible, the consequence for those who disobeyed Moses by going to gather manna on the Sabbath day was that they could not find any manna to gather. In Exodus 16:27-28, it is written: "On the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they found none. Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep my commands and my instructions?" This was a punishment for not obeying God's commandment to rest on the Sabbath day and not work, including not gathering manna.

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Jesus made the statement, "As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world," on the occasion of healing the man born blind. After Jesus healed the man, the Pharisees questioned the man's parents and then the man himself. Jesus later found the man and revealed Himself to him, telling him that He was the Son of Man. It was at this point that Jesus made the statement that He was the light of the world.

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The vision which Peter saw directing him to go to the house of Cornelius was to extend the gospel to the Gentiles. In the New Testament of the Bible, the book of Acts records that Peter, who was a Jewish apostle, received a vision from God in which he saw a sheet coming down from heaven with all kinds of animals in it. A voice then instructed him to "kill and eat", but Peter refused, citing Jewish dietary laws. The voice then said "What God has made clean, do not call common". Shortly after, Peter was visited by men sent by Cornelius, a Gentile (non-Jewish) centurion who had also received a vision from God instructing him to send for Peter. Peter went to Cornelius' house and preached the gospel to him and his household, and they all received the Holy Spirit, thus marking the first recorded conversion of Gentiles to Christianity.

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In Acts 10:34-35, Peter declares that he now understands that God shows no partiality or favoritism towards any particular nation or group of people. Instead, he states that anyone who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to Him. This means that a person's nationality or ethnicity does not matter to God, but rather their reverence for Him and their willingness to live a righteous life.

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According to Galatians, the opposition mentioned is between the "flesh" and the "Spirit". In Galatians 5:16-17, Paul wrote that the "flesh" desires what is contrary to the "Spirit", and that the "Spirit" opposes the desires of the "flesh". The "flesh" refers to the sinful nature of humanity, which leads to immoral behavior, while the "Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit of God, which empowers believers to live according to God's will.

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When Absalom rebelled against his father David, a battle ensued between Absalom's army and David's army. During the battle, Absalom was riding his mule through the forest when his head got caught in a tree. He was left hanging in mid-air, unable to free himself. The man who first saw him was Joab, the commander-in-chief of David's army. However, Joab did not kill Absalom, but instead informed David about Absalom's fate. It is not explicitly stated why Joab did not kill Absalom, but one possible reason is that he knew that David did not want his son killed, even though Absalom was rebelling against him.

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The statement above by Paul was made in respect of the Christian attitude to giving. Paul was encouraging the Corinthians to give generously to help their fellow believers who were in need. He assured them that God who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply their resources as they give to others. In essence, Paul was teaching that giving is an act of faith, and God blesses those who give with a generous and cheerful heart.

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Sarah made the statement above when she gave birth to Isaac and was full of joy. Sarah had been barren for many years, and the birth of Isaac was a miraculous event. She was so overjoyed that she made the statement that God had made laughter for her and that everyone who hears about her son's birth would laugh over her. This statement is recorded in Genesis 21:6.

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In the book of Romans, Paul encourages Christians to get rid of evil deeds and put on the "armor of light." This means that believers should reject sinful behavior and instead strive to live a life of righteousness and goodness, guided by the light of Christ. The "armor of light" is a metaphor for the spiritual protection and strength that comes from following Jesus and living in accordance with his teachings. By doing so, Christians can resist temptation and overcome the powers of darkness in the world.

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According to the Gospel of Matthew, the disciples of Jesus fell on their faces during the Transfiguration when Jesus' face shone like the sun. This happened when Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain, and his appearance was transformed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Then Moses and Elijah appeared before them and talked with Jesus. While they were still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" It was at this point that the disciples fell on their faces out of fear and awe.

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When the apostles heard that Samaria had received the word of God through Philip, they sent Peter and John to pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit. This is recorded in the book of Acts in the New Testament. Peter and John laid their hands on the believers in Samaria, and they received the Holy Spirit. This event shows the unity of the early church and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers.

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Peter admonishes that Christians should endure suffering because anyone who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. In other words, enduring suffering helps to purify and strengthen a Christian's faith, and it shows their commitment to God. It also helps them to overcome sin and become more like Christ, who suffered for the sake of others.

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Peter in his second letter to the Christians encourages them to look forward to the day when the Lord will return and create new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell. He says that in the new world, there will be no more corruption, no more pain, and no more suffering. The current world, with its evil and unrighteousness, will be destroyed, and those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ will live forever in the new creation.

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His disciples to leap for joy when they faced persecution. He explained that persecution was a sign that they were blessed and that their reward in heaven would be great. He also encouraged them to love their enemies and pray for those who persecuted them. Therefore, when facing persecution, the disciples were supposed to rejoice because of their reward in heaven, love their enemies, and pray for them. They were not supposed to take immediate vengeance but leave vengeance to God.

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The scroll given to Ezekiel to eat at his call contained words of lamentation and mourning. This event is recorded in the book of Ezekiel in the Bible. In chapter 2, God commands Ezekiel to eat a scroll, which represents the word of God, and then to go and speak to the house of Israel. The scroll contained words of lamentation and mourning, indicating the impending judgment that was coming upon the people of Israel for their disobedience and sin. This event emphasizes the importance of the word of God and its role in guiding and instructing believers in their lives.

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Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because he was a threat to the throne. Jeroboam was a gifted young man whom Solomon had appointed over the labour force of the house of Joseph. But a prophet had prophesied to Jeroboam that he would become king over ten tribes of Israel. Solomon saw Jeroboam as a potential rival to the throne and hence, he tried to kill him.

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According to the Bible, after David killed Goliath, the Israelites rose up and pursued the Philistines. This happened because David's victory over Goliath gave them courage and inspiration to fight their enemies. The Israelites were able to defeat the Philistines and gain a great victory, thanks to David's bravery and faith in God.

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In the creation story, God created the firmament to separate the waters from the waters. According to the book of Genesis in the Bible, on the second day of creation, God made the firmament, which He called Heaven, to divide the waters. He placed the firmament in the midst of the waters and separated the waters above it from the waters below it. This created the sky and the oceans, rivers, and lakes that cover the earth. The firmament was a boundary or a barrier that separated the waters above from the waters below.

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When Nehemiah told the Jews about his mission in Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city, they encouraged him to rise up and build the walls. This is evidenced in Nehemiah 2:18 where the Jews said to Nehemiah, "Let us rise up and build." They did not become hostile or discouraged, nor did they inform Sanballat and Tobiah about his plans. Instead, they supported Nehemiah and his mission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.

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The correct answer is: Terah, Abram, Lot and Sarai. Terah was the father of Abram, and they left Ur of the Chaldeans with their family and servants, intending to go to the land of Canaan. However, they settled in Haran, where Terah died. Then, Abram and his wife Sarai, along with his nephew Lot, continued on to Canaan.

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According to Mark, the preaching of John the Baptist centered on "repentance for the forgiveness of sins." (Mark 1:4) John the Baptist was a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ by calling on people to repent of their sins and be baptized as a sign of their repentance. He spoke about the coming of Jesus and pointed people to Him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Therefore, his message was one of repentance and the forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ.

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Ezekiel said that when the people of Israel turned away from all their sins, they would surely live and not die. In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet warned the people of Israel of the consequences of their disobedience to God. He also told them that if they repented and turned away from their sins, they would be forgiven and spared from punishment. Ezekiel emphasized that God desires not the death of the wicked but that they turn from their ways and live. Therefore, when the people of Israel turned away from their sins, they would live and not die, meaning they would be saved from the judgment and punishment of God.

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Jacob promised to give God a tenth of all his possessions in return for divine protection in all his journeys. This is known as a tithe, which is a practice of giving one-tenth of one's income or resources to God or the church. In the Bible, the tithe was a way for God's people to show their gratitude and obedience to Him. Jacob's promise to give a tenth of all his possessions demonstrates his commitment to God and his willingness to honor Him with his resources.

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According to Corinthians, it is necessary for a Christian to forgive so as to keep Satan from gaining advantage. This means that holding grudges and refusing to forgive can give the devil an opportunity to cause more harm and division in relationships. Forgiveness is thus seen as an important aspect of maintaining unity and preventing the enemy from causing harm.

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According to the Bible in the book of Genesis, Adam named his wife Eve because she was the mother of the living. After God created Adam, He created Eve from one of Adam's ribs. When Adam saw Eve, he called her "woman" because she was taken out of man. Later, he named her "Eve" because she was the mother of all living things, according to the Bible. Therefore, the correct option is "was the mother of the living".

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In Amos, it is stated that God punished the Israelites by smiting them with blight and mildew, but despite this, they still did not return to Him. The prophet Amos was sent to warn the Israelites of their unfaithfulness and to call them to repentance, but they persisted in their disobedience and idolatry. As a result, God allowed them to experience the consequences of their actions, but even this did not lead them to turn back to Him. Therefore, the answer is: they still did not return to Him.

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Paul made reference to the Thessalonians in his teaching against idleness. He urged them to work hard and avoid idleness, reminding them of his own example of working hard to support himself while preaching the gospel. He also warned that idleness can lead to gossip, meddling in other people's affairs, and becoming a burden to others. In summary, Paul used the Thessalonians as an example to teach against idleness.

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Pilate wondered greatly during the trial of Jesus before him because Jesus gave him no answer to a single charge. Pilate had asked Jesus several questions, but Jesus refused to answer any of them. Pilate was surprised that Jesus remained silent and did not defend himself against the accusations brought against him by the Jewish leaders. This silence of Jesus made Pilate wonder greatly, and he asked Jesus, "Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?" (Matthew 27:13).

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The gifts offered to Jesus at His birth by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold represented Jesus' kingship, frankincense was a symbol of His priesthood, and myrrh was used for embalming and symbolized His death.

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According to the book of Romans in the Bible, good citizenship involves being obedient to those in authority. In Romans 13:1-7, it is written that everyone must submit to the governing authorities because they are established by God. The passage goes on to say that those in authority are God's servants for the good of society and that they do not bear the sword for nothing, but are there to bring punishment on wrongdoers. Therefore, being a good citizen means following the laws and regulations set by those in authority, and recognizing their authority as ordained by God. Other actions such as reporting criminals, supporting the poor and participating in governance may also be part of being a good citizen, but the passage specifically mentions obedience to those in authority as an important aspect of good citizenship.

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After the statement above by Joshua, Achan was stoned to death. This happened because Achan had disobeyed the command of God by taking some of the devoted things after the fall of Jericho. As a result, the anger of the Lord burned against the Israelites and they were defeated in their next battle. Upon investigation, Achan confessed his sin and he, along with his family and possessions, were stoned to death by the Israelites as a punishment for his disobedience. The stoning was carried out to purge the evil from among them, and to restore the favor of God upon the Israelites.

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Exodus 6. The answer is option A

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Jesus raised to life the son of the widow of Nain because He had compassion on the mother. In the Bible, Jesus and his disciples arrived in the town of Nain and saw a funeral procession of a young man, who was the only son of a widow. Jesus was moved with compassion at the sight of the grieving mother and said to her, "Do not weep." He touched the bier, and the bearers stopped. He then spoke to the dead man, "Young man, I say to you, arise." The young man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus presented him to his mother. This miracle showed Jesus' compassion for the grieving mother and demonstrated his divine power over death.

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Following the resurrection of Jesus, the Chief Priest and elders took counsel and bribed the guards to say that the disciples stole the body of Jesus. According to the Gospel of Matthew, after the resurrection of Jesus, the guards who were guarding His tomb reported to the Chief Priests and elders that an angel had come and rolled away the stone from the tomb, and that Jesus had risen. The Chief Priests and elders then bribed the guards with a large sum of money, telling them to say that the disciples had come and stolen the body while they were asleep. This was an attempt to cover up the miracle of Jesus' resurrection and discredit His followers.

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The disciples of Jesus were not able to heal the boy who had a dumb spirit because they had no faith. When the father of the boy asked Jesus to heal him, Jesus replied, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." The boy's father then cried out, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and the boy was healed. This incident highlights the importance of faith in performing miracles, and the need for a strong belief in God's power to overcome obstacles.

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