JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2008

The parable of the sower can be categorized under parables about

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The parable of the sower can be categorized under parables about the kingdom. In this parable, Jesus describes how the Word of God is received by different people and how it can grow and bear fruit in their lives. The parable emphasizes the importance of hearing and understanding the Word of God in order to receive its full benefit and produce a fruitful life. Therefore, the main focus of the parable is on the kingdom of God and how it operates in the lives of those who hear and accept the Word of God.

Philemon teaches that the benefit of forgiveness is

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What was the mission of Saul to Damascus?

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Saul's mission to Damascus was to persecute the Christians. He was a Jewish leader who had previously persecuted Christians and wanted to stop the spread of Christianity. However, on his way to Damascus, he had a miraculous encounter with Jesus that led to his conversion and becoming one of the greatest apostles of Christ.

''... His office let another take....''
The statement above was in reference to

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The statement "His office let another take" refers to Judas Iscariot in the New Testament. In the book of Acts, the apostles decided to choose another disciple to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus and subsequent death. The phrase "His office let another take" suggests that Judas held a specific position or role among the apostles, and this role needed to be filled by someone else. The apostles eventually chose Matthias to take Judas' place as the twelfth apostle.

Where were the disciples of Jesus when He had a conversation with the Samaritan woman?

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Jesus was at the wedding in Cana of Galilee because

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An unwise decision of Solomon was the issue of the

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The unwise decision of Solomon was the issue of the forced labour. According to the Bible, Solomon forced a large number of Israelites to work as forced laborers to build his temple, his palace, and other construction projects. This decision was seen as oppressive and caused dissatisfaction among the people. As a result, the kingdom was divided after Solomon's death.

'''I will turn aside and see this great sight...'''

In the statement above, the great sight referred to was the

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The statement "I will turn aside and see this great sight" refers to Moses' encounter with the burning bush that was not burnt. This event is recorded in the book of Exodus in the Bible, where Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law when he saw a burning bush on Mount Horeb. The bush was on fire, but it was not consumed by the flames. Moses was curious and decided to approach the bush, and it was during this encounter that God spoke to him and gave him the task of leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

In the mission of the seventy, Jesus told them that they were being sent out as sheep among wolves, implying that they would

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In the mission of the seventy, Jesus told them that they were being sent out as sheep among wolves, implying that they would encounter difficulties. This analogy suggests that the disciples would face opposition, danger, and hostility in their mission. However, it also highlights the importance of relying on God's protection and guidance, as well as the need to be wise and discerning in their interactions with others.

''''Seek out for me a woman who is a medium that I may go to her and inquire of her.''

Saul made the statement above when he was confronted by the

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Saul made the statement above when he was confronted by the Philistines. According to the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel, and during his reign, the Philistines were one of the major enemies of the Israelites. In the passage where Saul made the statement, the Philistines had gathered their forces to fight against the Israelites. Saul was afraid and sought the help of a medium to inquire of the Lord, since God was no longer answering him through dreams, prophets, or the Urim and Thummim.

According to Prophet Jeremiah, Judah was guilty of falsehood and Israel of

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According to Prophet Jeremiah, Judah was guilty of falsehood and Israel of faithlessness. This is seen in Jeremiah 3:11-12 where the prophet was rebuking Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness to God. The people of Israel had turned away from God and worshipped idols while Judah had been unfaithful to God despite their outward displays of piety. Therefore, Jeremiah's condemnation of Israel was due to their faithlessness and Judah for their falsehood.

'''....The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge...''God told Prophet Ezekiel that the proverb above would no longer be used in Israel, but that

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According to Prophet Hosea, God said that He would not have pity upon the children of Gomer because they were children of

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'''I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free.''

When Samson made the statement above, he was not aware that

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When Samson made the statement above, he was not aware that the Lord had left him. This is evident in the next verse which says, "But he did not know that the Lord had left him" (Judges 16:20). Despite his previous exploits of supernatural strength, Samson had become spiritually weak and had lost the presence and power of God due to his disobedience and compromise. As a result, he was easily captured and humiliated by his enemies, the Philistines.

In order to confirm the covenant,Moses sent young men on the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings of

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When the Israelites left Egypt, God did not tell them use the shorter route through the land of the Philistines because

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'''...And in the last days it shall be God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh...'''

Peter quoted the statement above from the prophecy of

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Peter quoted the statement from the prophecy of Joel. In the book of Acts in the Bible, Peter was explaining to the people on the day of Pentecost about the Holy Spirit that came upon the apostles. He referred to the prophecy of Joel in the Old Testament, which says that in the last days God will pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. By this, he meant that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles was a fulfillment of Joel's prophecy, indicating that the last days had begun.

What did Asa do that was right in the eyes of the LORD?

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Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD by removing all the idols of his father. According to 1 Kings 15:11-12, Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done. He removed the male shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his father had made. Asa also commanded the people to seek the Lord, obey his commands, and follow him wholeheartedly.

Nebuchadnezzar called the three Hebrwes to come out of the fiery furnace because

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In the book of Daniel in the Bible, Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had ordered three Hebrew men - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - to be thrown into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship a golden image he had made. However, when he looked into the furnace, he saw not three, but four men walking around inside, unharmed by the flames. The fourth man appeared to be like a son of the gods. So, Nebuchadnezzar called the three Hebrews to come out of the fiery furnace because he was astonished to see four men loose and unhurt, and he wanted to witness this miracle himself.

''How long will you go limping with two different opinions...'''

The people responded to the question above by

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In Colossians, fathers are advised against provoking their children so that they would not be

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In Colossians, fathers are advised against provoking their children so that they would not be discouraged. This means that fathers are cautioned not to treat their children in ways that would make them lose confidence or enthusiasm, or feel disheartened or demotivated. The advice is to bring up children with love, understanding, and discipline in a way that builds their self-esteem and helps them become responsible and productive adults.

'And they arrested them and put them in custody until the morrow, for it was already evening'.

In the statement above, the imprisoned persons were

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'''Teacher, do you not care if we perish?'''

Where was Jesus Christ when this question was asked?

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In Thessalonians, Christians are advised to await the second coming of Jesus Christ in an attitude of

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In Thessalonians, Christians are advised to await the second coming of Jesus Christ in an attitude of vigilance. The apostle Paul encourages believers to be watchful and alert, because the return of Christ will come like a thief in the night, at a time when people least expect it. Christians are urged to be prepared for His coming and to live holy lives, not being caught up in the cares and pleasures of this world. This attitude of vigilance involves being spiritually alert and ready, and living with a sense of urgency and expectation for the return of Christ.

The Hebrew midwives did not kill the Hebrew sons as directed by the king of Egypt because

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In the Bible, after God created the world in six days, He blessed and made the seventh day holy. The reason given for this in the Bible is that God rested on that day from all His work. This is why the seventh day is often referred to as the Sabbath day, and it is considered a day of rest and worship for many religious traditions.

''' I called to the LORD, out of my distress and he answered me; out of the belly of sheol I cried, and thou didst hear my voice....'''Jonah's statement above implies that God

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They royal law in the scripture according to James is

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The royal law in the scripture according to James is loving one's neighbor as oneself. This means that we should treat others the way we would want to be treated. James emphasizes the importance of this law in his letter and explains that it sums up all of the other commandments in the Bible. By loving our neighbor as ourselves, we fulfill God's law and demonstrate our faith in action.

According to Romans, when man confesses with his lips, he is

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According to the book of Romans in the Bible, when a person confesses with their mouth, they are saved. This means that the act of confessing one's faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is essential to salvation. Confession is an outward expression of an inward belief, and it is a declaration that one trusts in Jesus for forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Confession is not merely a ritual, but it is an act of faith that reflects a genuine and sincere commitment to follow Jesus.

'''Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved'''

The statement above by some men from Judea necessitated the convening of the

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''' But you, son of man, hear what I say to you; be not rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth, and eat what I give you.'' In the statement above, what was Prophet Ezekiel given to eat?

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''If I tell you will not believe; and if I ask you, you will not answer...'''
Jesus statement above was in response to a request by

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The statement "If I tell you will not believe; and if I ask you, you will not answer..." was made by Jesus Christ in response to the chief priests and scribes who asked Him whether He was the Son of God. Jesus knew that they had already made up their minds about Him, and no matter what He said or asked, they would not believe or answer truthfully. Therefore, He did not give them a direct answer but made the statement to challenge their unbelief and unwillingness to accept the truth.

'''If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here; for it is written, 'He will give his angels charge of you...''

According to Luke, the statement above was made by Satan during Jesus'

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'''...Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith...''

The statement above by Jesus was made when He healed the

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The statement "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith" was made by Jesus when he healed the centurion's servant. The centurion had demonstrated great faith by asking Jesus to simply speak the word of healing rather than coming to his house, stating that he understood the authority that Jesus had and that his word alone would be enough to heal his servant. This statement by Jesus acknowledges the centurion's faith as exceptional and remarkable, and is found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 8, verses 5-13.

In Galatians, Christians are said to be sons of God because they

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In Galatians, Christians are said to be sons of God because they are justified by faith. This means that it is not by obeying the law or doing good works that we become children of God, but by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who died for our sins and rose again. By this faith, we are made right with God and become His children, adopted into His family. Therefore, being a son of God is not based on our own merits but on God's grace and our faith in Him.

In Romans, believers are taught to obey those in authority because rulers are representative of

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In Romans, believers are taught to obey those in authority because rulers are representatives of God. According to Romans 13:1-2, "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This means that those in positions of authority are placed there by God, and therefore obedience to those in authority is obedience to God.

The rainbow as the sign of God's covenant with Noah implies

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According to Paul, the church that entered into partnership with him in giving and receiving at the beginning of His ministry was the

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The church that entered into partnership with Paul in giving and receiving at the beginning of his ministry was the Philippian church. In the New Testament book of Philippians, Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi thanking them for their partnership in his ministry, expressing his love for them, and encouraging them in their faith. Throughout the letter, Paul expressed his appreciation for their financial and emotional support, indicating that they were one of his most loyal and faithful partners in ministry. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Philippian.

During the rebuilding of the Temple, the greatest opposition came from the

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The greatest opposition during the rebuilding of the Temple came from the people of the land. These were the inhabitants who had been left behind in the land of Judah by the Babylonians when they exiled the Israelites. They were generally hostile to the returning exiles and opposed their efforts to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

According to Luke, the Last Supper took place

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The Last Supper, according to the Gospel of Luke, took place in Jerusalem. This was the Passover meal that Jesus shared with His disciples on the night before He was arrested and crucified. At this meal, Jesus instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist, where He broke bread and gave it to His disciples, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." He also took a cup of wine, gave thanks, and gave it to His disciples, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." (Luke 22:19-20)

King Josiah spared the tomb of the man of God from Judah because

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'''....Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies ...because they have become a thing for destruction...''' Israel become a thing for destruction in the statement above because

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The people of Israel became a thing for destruction in the statement above because they had devoted things in their midst. God had commanded that certain things should be set apart for Him and not be taken as spoil, but one of the Israelites had disobeyed this command and taken some of the devoted things for himself. As a result, God's anger burned against the Israelites and they were unable to stand before their enemies. They had become a thing for destruction because of this disobedience.

Prophet Isaiah received his vision and call when

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Prophet Isaiah received his vision and call when King Uzziah died. This is recorded in Isaiah 6:1, which says "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple."

In story of the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah represented the

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In the story of the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah represented the Law and the prophets. This is because Moses was regarded as the giver of the Law (the Ten Commandments) and Elijah as the greatest of the prophets in the Old Testament. They both appeared with Jesus in His glorified form, showing that Jesus was the fulfillment of both the Law and the prophets. This event was significant because it confirmed Jesus' identity as the Son of God and showed His disciples that He was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, Jehoiachin, the king of Judah reacted by

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When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, reacted by surrendering himself, his mother, and his servants to the Babylonian king.

Why did God accept David who killed Uriah and took his wife but rejected Saul who spared King Agag?

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According to Romans, the new life is comparable to Jesus'

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According to Romans, the new life is comparable to Jesus' resurrection. This means that just as Jesus rose from the dead and conquered death, those who have accepted him as Lord and Savior will also experience a new life that is free from the bondage of sin and death. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are able to live a new life that is characterized by righteousness, holiness, and eternal life. This new life is a result of God's grace and the work of Christ on the cross, and it is available to all who put their faith in him.

The sin of Israel which profaned the name of the LORD in the time of Prophet Amos was

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The sin of Israel that profaned the name of the LORD during the time of Prophet Amos was trampling the head of the poor into the dust. The Israelites were exploiting the poor and vulnerable in society and showing no compassion or justice towards them, which was a direct violation of God's commands. They were more interested in their own wealth and comfort than in obeying God's laws and treating their fellow human beings with dignity and respect. This sin was a major theme of Amos' prophetic message, and he warned the Israelites of the severe consequences that would result if they did not repent and turn back to God.

According to John, the word Rabboni in Hebrew means

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According to John in the Bible, the word "Rabboni" in Hebrew means "master" or "teacher". This word was used by Mary Magdalene when she saw Jesus after his resurrection and she initially mistook him for a gardener. When Jesus called her by name, she recognized him and said "Rabboni", which indicated her recognition of him as her master or teacher. The term is a form of respect and recognition of authority, and was commonly used in Jewish culture to address learned scholars and religious leaders.

The first person that revealed to Eli the evil that would come to his home was

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