JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2018

When the glory of God appeared to Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Zin, the Lord sad they should___________________-

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In the book of Numbers in the Bible, there is a story of how God provided water for the Israelites in the wilderness of Zin. When the people complained about their lack of water, God instructed Moses and Aaron to gather the people and speak to a rock in front of them. God promised that the rock would then yield water for the people to drink. However, instead of following God's specific instructions, Moses struck the rock twice with his staff, and water gushed out for the people to drink. As a result of this disobedience, God told Moses and Aaron that they would not be allowed to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. In summary, when the glory of God appeared to Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Zin, the Lord instructed them to speak to a rock before the people's eyes, and water would flow from it. However, Moses struck the rock instead of speaking to it, resulting in God's punishment for their disobedience.

The scroll given to Ezekiel to eat at his call contained

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Ezekiel 2:1-3, 3
Ezekiel saw a hand stretched toward him. In the hand was a scroll which unrolled before him. There was writing on both sides of the scroll. Written on the scroll were words of lament, mourning, and woe.

The figure said, “Eat this scroll and fill your stomach with it.”

Ezekiel ate the scroll – and it tasted as sweet as honey

In Thessalonia, believers are taught that at the second coming, the dead in Christ will

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Paul teaches the Thessalonians that when Jesus comes, there will be a resurrection of all saints who have died, then a rapture of all saints together, those raised from the dead and those remaining alive.

... Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children..." These words were addressed by Jesus to the___________-

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These words were addressed by Jesus to the "Daughters of Jerusalem." According to the Bible, Jesus spoke these words to a group of women who were weeping for Him as He carried His cross towards His crucifixion. In Luke 23:28-31, Jesus says, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ Then they will say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’ For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" Jesus is warning the women of the impending destruction of Jerusalem, which would result in great suffering for them and their children. He is telling them to focus on the danger that is coming and to prepare for it rather than weeping for Him.

"Behold, the days are coming... When I will send a famine on the land..." Famine in this statement means

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Behold, the days are coming, when I will send a famine on the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Jehovah. Amos 8:11-12.

"Take heart, it is I, fear not." This statement was made by Jesus when

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Mark 6:49-50
but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out,

because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.

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The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Antioch was a city in ancient Greece and was one of the earliest centers of Christianity. The term "Christian" was used for the first time in Antioch to describe the followers of Jesus Christ, who were known for their faith in him and the way they lived their lives. This name was given to them by the non-Christians in Antioch, who observed the behavior and teachings of the disciples and recognized them as distinct from other groups.

When Christians give freely, God will supply

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The statement "when Christians give freely, God will supply" is based on a biblical principle that can be found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. This principle emphasizes that when Christians give generously and cheerfully to help others, God will provide for their needs in return. This does not mean that God will only supply the needs of those who give or that their needs will be based on the measure they give. Rather, it means that God is faithful and will provide for the needs of His people according to His riches in glory. The provision may come in different ways, and it may not always be immediate or in the form that we expect, but God promises to take care of His people. In essence, Christians are called to trust God and be generous with what they have, knowing that their giving will not go unnoticed or unappreciated. They can have the confidence that God will provide for them day by day as they seek to live out their faith and love others in practical ways.

The angel of the Lord told Zachariah that a son be born to him and that the son would_____________

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"But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”" (Luke 1:13-17)

What did King Josiah do the idolatrous priests of Judah?

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King Josiah of Judah did not kill the idolatrous priests, but he did depose them from their positions and removed their power and influence. This was part of his larger religious reforms, in which he sought to return the people of Judah to worshiping the one true God and to eliminate the idolatrous practices that had become widespread in the land. King Josiah recognized the negative impact that the idolatrous priests were having on the spiritual well-being of the people, and took steps to remove them from their positions of influence so that the people could be led back to a righteous and faithful way of life.

Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while he was led to the Praetorium?

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Then they led Jesus from the house of Ca′iaphas to the praetorium. It was early. They themselves did not enter the praetorium, so that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover. (john 18:28)

When did the Israelites say 'All that the Lord has spoken we will do?"

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The Israelites said "All that the Lord has spoken we will do" at Mount Sinai. This statement is found in Exodus 19:8, where the Israelites were gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai and God had just given them the Ten Commandments. The people responded with this statement, indicating their willingness to obey God's commandments and follow His laws. However, as the story unfolds in the following chapters of Exodus and throughout the rest of the Old Testament, it becomes clear that the Israelites struggled to keep their promise, and frequently turned away from God's commandments.

Who hid the two spies in Jericho?

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Rahab hid the two spies in Jericho. In the Bible, the story goes that Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, sent two spies to scope out the city of Jericho before they attacked. The spies stayed at Rahab's house, who was a prostitute and lived on the city wall. When the king of Jericho heard about the spies, he sent soldiers to Rahab's house to capture them. However, Rahab hid the spies on her roof and told the soldiers that the spies had already left the city. She then helped the spies escape through a window and lowered them down the wall with a rope. Because of her bravery and assistance, Rahab and her family were spared when the Israelites conquered Jericho.

Naaman's Leprosy was transferred to Gehazi because Gehazi was________________

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According to the biblical account in 2 Kings 5, Naaman was a powerful commander in the army of the king of Aram who had leprosy. Naaman's servant, a young Israelite girl, told him about the prophet Elisha who could heal him. Naaman went to Elisha, who instructed him to bathe in the Jordan River seven times to be cured. Naaman followed the instructions and was healed of his leprosy. After Naaman was healed, he wanted to give Elisha a gift, but Elisha refused. However, Elisha's servant, Gehazi, was covetous and wanted to receive some of the gifts that Naaman had brought. So Gehazi went after Naaman and lied to him, saying that Elisha had sent him to ask for two talents of silver and two sets of clothing. Naaman gave Gehazi what he requested, and Gehazi hid the gifts in his house. When Gehazi returned to Elisha, he lied to him as well, saying that he had not gone anywhere. Elisha, being a prophet, knew what had happened and pronounced a curse on Gehazi and his descendants, saying that Naaman's leprosy would now be on him and his descendants forever. Therefore, it was Gehazi's covetousness and deceitfulness that caused him to receive Naaman's leprosy as a punishment for his actions.

God put the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the garden of Eden?

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According to the Bible, God placed the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden to give Adam and Eve a choice to obey Him or disobey Him. It was a test of their obedience and love for God. God gave them free will to choose, but He also warned them of the consequences of eating from the tree. By eating the fruit, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and brought sin into the world, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The tree was not there for its beneficial fibre or sweet fruit, but as a symbol of the choice that God gave to humans and the importance of obedience to God. It did not reveal their nakedness; that was a result of their disobedience and shame.

"Can anyone forbid water for baptising these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" The statement above was made by Peter at the conversion  of

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Acts 10: 30-4747 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

How old was Joseph when he was taken to Egypt?

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According to the Bible, Joseph was 17 years old when he was taken to Egypt. Joseph was one of Jacob's twelve sons, and he was favored by his father. His brothers were jealous of him and sold him into slavery when he was 17 years old. He was then taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Joseph's story is recorded in the book of Genesis in the Bible, and it tells how he rose to a position of power in Egypt through his ability to interpret dreams. Eventually, he was able to save his family from a famine by bringing them to Egypt.

The elders at Jerusalem advised Paul on his arrival in the city to____________

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Acts 21:23-25 Therefore do what we tell you: We have four men who have taken a vow.24 Take them and be purified with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads, and that all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing, but that you yourself also walk orderly and keep the law. 25 But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and decided that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality

"Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom." David's statement exhibited his

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2samuel 18:5
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

David have earlier exhibited this extraordinary trait of forgiving people who considered him a threat and wished him evil as he did when king saul sought after his life.

What was the first Bird Noah sent out?

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According to the Bible, after the great flood, Noah sent out a bird to search for dry land. The first bird that Noah sent out was a raven. The raven flew out and did not return to the ark because it was able to find food and a place to perch on the floating debris. Later on, Noah sent out a dove to search for dry land. The dove initially found no place to rest, so it returned to the ark. Noah waited for a week and sent the dove out again, and this time it returned with an olive leaf in its beak, indicating that there was now dry land with trees growing on it. Noah waited for another week and sent the dove out again, and this time it did not return because it had found a suitable place to live. So to sum up, the first bird that Noah sent out was a raven, but it was the dove that eventually found dry land and helped Noah and his family to safely leave the ark after the flood.

In his exhortation on interpersonal relationship, Peter commends that the elders should

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In his exhortation on interpersonal relationship, Peter commends that the elders should live exemplary lives. This means that they should be good role models for others to follow. They should display the qualities and behaviors that are expected of them, such as honesty, integrity, kindness, and love. By doing so, they can inspire others to follow their example and lead a life that is pleasing to God. Additionally, by living exemplary lives, they can earn the respect and trust of others, which can be important in their role as leaders and shepherds of the community.

God’s slaying of Ananias and Sapphira was a result of them

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Ananias and Sapphira were punished by God for lying to the Holy Spirit. According to the Bible, they sold a piece of land but kept some of the profits for themselves, while pretending to have given the full amount to the apostles. When confronted by Peter about their deception, they both fell down and died on the spot. This incident serves as a warning to believers about the seriousness of lying and the importance of being honest in all their dealings.

Two Christian virtues to be learned in the story of the good Samaritan are

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The moral of the story is that you should put aside your differences and help those who are in need of help. The Samaritan did not think about the race or the religion of the man; he just saw a man who needed help.

The main point of the parable is to love at your neighbor and kind at them.

In the letter to the Galatians, Christians are encouraged to bear one another?s burden in order to___________

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In the letter to the Galatians, Christians are encouraged to bear one another's burden in order to fulfill the law of Christ. This means that by helping each other and sharing each other's burdens, Christians are following the example set by Jesus Christ, who taught his followers to love one another as he loved them. By fulfilling the law of Christ in this way, Christians demonstrate their commitment to living a life of love and compassion, which is central to their faith.

According to Amos, what did the Israelites do after God smote them with blight and mildew?

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Amos 4;9
"Many times I struck your gardens and vineyards, destroying them with blight and mildew. Locusts devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you have not returned to me," declares the LORD.

The conditions for justification according to Paul is_______________

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According to Paul, the condition for justification is faith in Christ crucified. In his letters to the Romans and Galatians, Paul teaches that we are justified by faith and not by works of the law. This means that we are declared righteous or forgiven by God not because of anything we have done, but because of our trust in what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross. In Paul's words, "For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law" (Romans 3:28).

According to John, the accusation the Jews levelled against Jesus before Pilate was that He was

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John 18:28 Then they brought Jesus from Caiaphas to the Roman governor’s residence. (Now it was very early morning.) They did not go into the governor’s residence so they would not be ceremonially defiled, but could eat the Passover meal.

29 So Pilate came outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?”

30 They replied, “If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you.”

When the man with an unclean spirit in the region of the Gadarenes saw Jesus, he_______

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And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped him; and crying out with a loud voice, he said, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” (Mark 5:6-7)

King ______reigned in Israel immediately after Saul’s death

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Ish-bosheth – II Sam 2:8-11……………Ish-bosheth was the son of Saul. He was crowned King after his Father’s death.

"Arise, be gone." This statement was made by Amnon when

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The statement "Arise, be gone" was made by Amnon after he had raped his half-sister Tamar. Amnon, who was David's son, was filled with lust for Tamar, and after he tricked her into coming to his room, he raped her. After he was done, he told her to leave, using the words "Arise, be gone." This happened in 2 Samuel 13:15-19 in the Bible.

When David's son died, his servants refused to tell him because they feared that he might

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2 samual 12:18 
He may do himself some harm.

When prophet Isaiah saw the lord of host in the temple he_______

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Prophet Isaiah saw the Lord of Hosts in the temple and he was overwhelmed with a sense of awe and reverence for God's holiness. He realized the sinfulness of himself and his people and felt ashamed. However, he also praised God's glory and prayed fervently, seeking forgiveness and guidance. This encounter with God had a profound impact on Isaiah and he became a powerful prophet, speaking on behalf of God to the people of Israel.

According to the Book of Romans, they that are in the flesh cannot …………?

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According to the Book of Romans, they that are in the flesh cannot please God. This means that people who are controlled by their physical desires and worldly thoughts cannot live a life that is pleasing to God. It is believed that true worship and pleasing God come from having a spiritual mindset and being guided by the Holy Spirit, not just physical actions.

Why did God punish David and Bathsheba’s innocent child with Death?

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David lustfully looked at Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife) while she was bathing and later slept with her which led to their punishment II Sam. 11: 2-27

"I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk". This was said by Peter to a lame man______________

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The statement "I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk" was said by Peter to a lame man who was at the gate called Beautiful. According to the Bible in the book of Acts, the man was carried every day to the gate called Beautiful, where he would beg for money. When Peter and John came to the gate, the man asked them for money, but Peter said he had no money to give him. Instead, Peter said he would give the man something better - the ability to walk in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Peter then took the man by the hand and helped him stand up, and the man was instantly healed and began to walk, leaping and praising God.

"As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace..." In this statement, Peter teaches believers the virtue of

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1peter 4:10
Now in this verse, Peter says we should take a very different view from others in the world about anything we might call "ours." First, he implies that we must see whatever we have as a gift from God. After all, we have nothing which God has not given to us (James 1:17). Second, we should see whatever we have been given as an opportunity to serve other Christians. In other words, we should not view anything which is "ours" as off-limits for use in serving other believers. 

Saul learnt from Samuel's spirit that the lord would___________

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In 1 Samuel 28, Saul consults a medium to bring up the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel. When Samuel's spirit appears, he tells Saul that the Lord has turned away from him and become his enemy. He also prophesies that the Lord will hand over the army of Israel to the Philistines, and that Saul and his sons will die in battle the next day. Therefore, the correct option is "become his enemy." According to the account in 1 Samuel 28, Samuel's spirit did not mention affliction with sickness or pardon of iniquity.

Amaziah the priest of Bethel accused Amos, before Jeroboam the King of Israel of

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Amos 7:10
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

"What have you to do with us O son of God"? Have you come here to torment us before the time? This statement reveals that the demoniacs in the country of Gadarenes_________

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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 Gadarenes were threatened by the power of Jesus. They recognized that Jesus was the son of God and had the power to torment them, which made them feel vulnerable and scared. They also seemed to imply that they knew there was a time for their eventual punishment, and they were not expecting to face it just yet. Overall, the statement highlights the fear and recognition of the power of Jesus from the perspective of the demoniacs.

God commanded man to eat of every tree of the garden but not of the tree of knowledge of good and evil because of His____________

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God commanded man to eat of every tree of the garden but not of the tree of knowledge of good and evil because of His Lordship and authority over man. In the book of Genesis in the Bible, God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, and placed them in the Garden of Eden. God gave them every tree in the garden for food, except for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God's command was not due to a lack of love, sympathy, or understanding of the nature of man. Rather, it was a test of Adam and Eve's obedience to God's authority as their Creator and Lord. By forbidding them to eat from the tree, God was setting a clear boundary and demonstrating His authority over them. It was an act of love in that it allowed them to exercise their free will and choose to obey God, showing their trust and love for Him in return. However, as we know from the story, Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating from the tree, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the introduction of sin into the world. The story teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's authority and the consequences of disobedience, but also about God's love and mercy in providing a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ.