JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2018

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The main reason why Peter and John were arrested by the officers of the temple was because they proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection. They were healing a man who was lame from birth and the people were amazed by this miracle. When the people asked Peter and John how they had done this, they told them it was through the power of Jesus and that he had risen from the dead. This message of the resurrection of Jesus was a direct challenge to the religious leaders of the time and they arrested Peter and John to stop them from spreading this message.

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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

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

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Romans 12 vs 8……..he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness

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Saul was rejected as king over Israel because he disobeyed God's command to utterly destroy the Amalekites. In the Bible, the book of 1 Samuel chapter 15, God commanded Saul, the first king of Israel, to attack and completely destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as a punishment for their past sins against the Israelites. However, Saul and his army spared the Amalekite king and kept some of their valuable possessions. As a result of Saul's disobedience, God rejected him as king over Israel and chose someone else to be the next king. This event shows the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience.

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Acts 16:14
And a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things spoken by Paul.

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Abram was in Haran when this command was given to him. The command is found in Genesis 12:1-4, and it was given to Abram (who would later be known as Abraham) by God. At the time of the command, Abram was living with his father, Terah, in the city of Haran. The command was for Abram to leave his country (which was likely Ur, where he was born), his kindred (which included his extended family), and his father's house, and to go to a land that God would show him. So, to answer the question, Abram was in Haran when he received the command from God to leave and go to the land that God would show him.

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Aaron was the older brother of Moses and his closest ally and companion during their journey of leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. In the Bible, Aaron is often referred to as Moses' "spokesperson" or "mouthpiece" because he helped Moses communicate with the Israelites and Pharaoh. Aaron played a key role in many of the miracles that God performed through Moses, such as turning the Nile River into blood and bringing plagues upon Egypt. Aaron was also appointed by God to serve as the first high priest of Israel, responsible for leading the people in worship and performing sacrifices for their sins. Overall, Aaron was not only Moses' brother but also his partner in the mission of liberating and leading the Israelites to the Promised Land.

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In order that Benjamin might be brought to Egypt, Joseph detained Simeon. Joseph was a high-ranking official in Egypt and had become separated from his family when he was sold into slavery. He later rose to a powerful position in Egypt and his brothers came to him seeking food during a famine. Joseph, wanting to test his brothers, asked them to bring their youngest brother Benjamin to Egypt. However, the brothers were reluctant to do so, so Joseph detained Simeon until they returned with Benjamin to prove their sincerity.

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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.

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According to Paul in the Bible, he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. This means that loving others is the ultimate expression of obedience to God's commandments. Paul emphasizes that all the commandments can be summed up in the instruction to love one's neighbor as oneself. Therefore, if we truly love our neighbors, we will naturally fulfill all the requirements of the law. In simpler terms, Paul is saying that loving others is the most important thing we can do as Christians, and it is the key to living a life that is pleasing to God. When we love our neighbors, we demonstrate the love of Christ, and we become more like Him. This love is not just a feeling or an emotion, but it is a conscious decision to act in a way that benefits others and reflects God's character.

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and he was captured. He was taken to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced sentence on him.

10 There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he also killed all the officials of Judah.

11 Then he put out Zedekiah's eyes, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon, where he put him in prison till the day of his death.

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1 samuel 15:14 And Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?” 

15 Saul said, “They have brought them from the Amal′ekites; for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice to the Lord your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.”

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The report was made to King Saul by the Ziphites. They were informing him that David was hiding on the hill of Hachilah, which is located to the east of Jeshimon. The Ziphites were a group of people who lived in the region of Judah and were known to have had conflicts with David. In this case, they wanted to curry favor with King Saul by revealing David's location to him. This event is recorded in the book of 1 Samuel in the Bible.

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Acts 8:1         Following Stephen’s death in 35AD, the more radical members of the young church in Jerusalem are persecuted by the staunchly traditional Jewish hierarchy. Most of the Greek-speaking believers are scattered throughout Judaea and Samaria, while the twelve apostles – who are more traditional Hebrew and Aramaic-speaking Jews – are able to remain in Jerusalem.

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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. 

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Romans 3 : 21, “But now a righteousness from God, apart from Law and the prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Christ Jesus to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

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The men who healed the lame man at the beautiful gate were Peter and John. This event is recorded in the book of Acts in the New Testament of the Bible. Peter and John were two of Jesus' disciples and they were on their way to the temple when they encountered a man who had been lame from birth. The man was asking for money, but Peter and John told him they had no money to give him. Instead, they offered to heal him in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter then took the man by the hand and helped him up, and the man's feet and ankles were instantly strengthened. He began to walk and even leap, praising God. This miracle caused a commotion and many people gathered around to see what had happened. Peter took the opportunity to preach to the crowd about Jesus and the power of faith in him.

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According to the Bible, Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector. In those days, tax collectors were not popular because they were seen as collaborators with the Roman occupiers and were often accused of overcharging people and lining their own pockets with the extra money. Zacchaeus was a wealthy man because of his job, but he was also short in stature. One day, Jesus came to town and Zacchaeus wanted to see him, so he climbed a tree to get a better view. Jesus noticed him and invited himself to Zacchaeus' house for a meal. This encounter changed Zacchaeus' life and he became a follower of Jesus.

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Rahab the harlot assisted the Israelite spies as they prepared to attack Jericho. In the Bible, the story of Rahab is found in the book of Joshua. The Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua, were about to enter the promised land, but they first needed to conquer the city of Jericho. Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to gather information, and they ended up at Rahab's house. Rahab was a harlot, but she was also a woman of great faith in God. She believed that the Israelites were going to be victorious, and she wanted to be on their side. So she hid the spies on her roof and lied to the king's men who came looking for them. In exchange for her help, the spies promised to spare Rahab and her family when they attacked Jericho. When the Israelites did attack Jericho, they followed God's plan and marched around the city for seven days. On the seventh day, they shouted and blew their trumpets, and the walls of Jericho fell down. Rahab and her family were saved because she had helped the Israelite spies. So, in conclusion, Rahab the harlot assisted the Israelite spies as they prepared to attack Jericho.

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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.

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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.

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In Thessalonians, Paul advises believers awaiting the coming of the Lord to put on the "breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation" (1 Thessalonians 5:8). This metaphorical language of putting on armor is used to emphasize the importance of being spiritually prepared for the coming of the Lord. The "breastplate of faith and love" refers to the need for believers to have a strong and unshakeable faith in God's promises and to live a life of love towards others. The "helmet of the hope of salvation" emphasizes the importance of having a confident expectation that Jesus will return and save believers from sin and death, and the need to keep that hope at the forefront of their minds as they live out their faith. In simpler terms, Paul is saying that as believers, we need to have strong faith and love, and confidently hope for the salvation that Jesus will bring when he returns. These spiritual qualities will protect us and keep us prepared for the coming of the Lord.

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According to Peter, believers who are reproached for the name of Christ are blessed because the spirit of glory rests upon them. This means that when believers suffer for the sake of Christ, they are blessed because the Holy Spirit of God comes upon them and strengthens them. This helps them endure the hardships and trials that come with following Christ and standing up for their faith. Peter is saying that the glory of God is with those who suffer for the name of Christ, and that this is a blessing that should be cherished rather than feared.

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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.

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Jesus first said "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs." This statement was in response to the Syrophenician woman who asked Jesus to cast the demon out of her daughter. Jesus used the term "children's bread" to refer to the blessings and healings he was performing for the Jewish people, and "dogs" as a metaphor for non-Jewish people like the Syrophenician woman. In other words, Jesus was saying that it wasn't appropriate to take away the blessings intended for the Jewish people and give them to someone who was not part of that group. However, the woman's persistence and faith impressed Jesus, and he ultimately healed her daughter.

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The sons of Eli were scoundrels. They paid no attention to the LORD or to the regulations concerning what the priests could demand from the people. Instead, when anyone was offering a sacrifice, the priest's servant would come with a three-pronged fork. While the meat was still cooking, he would stick the fork into the cooking pot, and whatever the fork brought out belonged to the priest. All the Israelites who came to Shiloh to offer sacrifices were treated like this. In addition, even before the fat was taken off and burnt, the priest's servant would come and say to the one offering the sacrifice, “Give me some meat for the priest to roast; he won't accept boiled meat from you, only raw meat.” If the person answered, “Let us do what is right and burn the fat first; then take what you want,” the priest's servant would say, “No! Give it to me now! If you don't, I will have to take it by force!” This sin of the sons of Eli was extremely serious in the LORD's sight, because they treated the offerings to the LORD with such disrespect.

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In Antioch, the disciples of Jesus were referred to as "Christians." The name "Christian" was first used in Antioch, according to the New Testament book of Acts, to describe the followers of Jesus who lived there. The name was likely given to the disciples in Antioch because of their association with and commitment to Jesus Christ.

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The exiles returned to Jerusalem in the reign of Cyrus. Cyrus was the king of Persia who conquered Babylon and allowed the Jews who were held in captivity in Babylon to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. This event is recorded in the Bible in the book of Ezra. The return of the exiles was led by Zerubbabel, who was a descendant of the royal line of David and served as the governor of Judah during the rebuilding of the temple. Huldah, on the other hand, was a prophetess who lived during the reign of King Josiah and was consulted by him regarding the discovery of the book of the law in the temple.

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According to James, in his letter found in the New Testament of the Bible, "judgment is without mercy to one who shows no mercy." This means that if someone is not willing to show mercy to others, they can't expect to receive mercy when they themselves are judged. However, James also states that "mercy triumphs," which means that showing mercy is more powerful and important than any kind of judgment or punishment. In other words, being merciful towards others is the right way to live and can ultimately lead to positive outcomes. So, to summarize, if someone is not willing to show mercy to others, they cannot expect to receive mercy when they are judged. But, if someone is merciful towards others, they will experience the triumph of mercy over judgment.

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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).

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The Last Supper took place during the Passover, which is a Jewish holiday. During the Passover, Jews abstain from eating leavened bread and instead eat unleavened bread, known as matzah, to commemorate the haste in which the Israelites left Egypt. So, the Last Supper took place during the Passover, specifically on the first day of unleavened bread.

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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.

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Cheerfulness is not listed as one of the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians. The fruits of the Spirit are described in Galatians 5:22-23 as "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control". Cheerfulness is a positive quality, but it is not specifically listed as one of the fruits of the Spirit in this passage.

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"So David sent this word to Joab: "Send me Uriah the Hittite." And Joab sent him to David. 7When Uriah came to him, David asked him ....... But Uriah slept at the entrance to the palace with all his master’s servants and did not go down to his house. David was told, "Uriah did not go home." So he asked Uriah, "Haven’t you just come from a military campaign? Why didn’t you go home?" Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, a and my commander Joab and my lord's men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!" " (2 Samuel 11:6-11)

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According to the Gospel of Luke, when Moses and Elijah appeared during the Transfiguration, they spoke with Jesus about His "departure", which is referring to His impending death. This event is recorded in Luke 9:28-36, and it is described that Moses and Elijah appeared in glorious form and talked with Jesus about what He was about to accomplish in Jerusalem. This conversation likely included the upcoming events of Jesus' trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. The Transfiguration served as a confirmation of Jesus' divine identity and His mission on earth, which was to suffer and die for the sins of humanity.

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The disciple who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias. According to the Bible, after the death of Jesus, the remaining 11 apostles chose Matthias to replace Judas, who had betrayed Jesus and later died. This was done to ensure that there were always 12 apostles, as Jesus had originally chosen 12 to be his closest followers. The selection of Matthias was done through a process of prayer and casting of lots, and he became the 12th apostle.

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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.