2019 JAMB Christian Religious Studies Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

Joseph's leadership quality was so exceptional so much that__________

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D. other nations of the world benefited from it

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A. the Chief butler recommended him to Pharaoh

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B. God rewarded his action of committing adultery with Potiphar's wife

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C. Pharaoh had to appoint him as Emperor

Question 2

Josiah sent _____the priest to inquire of the Lord from Huldah

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C. Hilkiah

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A. Shallim

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B. Huldah

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D. Shapham

Question 3

The intent of the third temptation of Christ was to_____________

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A. Make him focus on wordly possessions

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B. Make him a political Messiah

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C. Make him seem like a Magician

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D. Make him see the riches of the world from a high mountain

Question 4

St. James in the teaching on faith and work gave the analogy of ________

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B. A hungry man who approached his fellow Christian for help

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A. A man who looks himself in the mirror and appreciates God for that

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C. A man of little faith encouraging others to work

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D. A poor man with wretched clothing approaching the rich for help

Question 5

According to St Paul, God sent the spirit of his son into men's heart-----

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D. Crying,

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A. So that become and act like a God

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B. For Purification

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C. For the Redemption of their Sins

Question 6

When Ezekiel was called, he was shown a scroll on which were written words of______

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C. lamentations, mourning and woe

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A. wisdom, understanding and right judgement

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B. bitterness, right judgement and mourning

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D. lamentations, bitterness and woe

Question 7

St. Paul had already boasted to the ______and for this reason he sent a reminder letter to the ______ on Christian giving

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A. Macedonians, Corinthians

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B. Thessalonians, Church in Achaia

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C. Romans, Church in Antioch

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D. Philippians, Corinthians

Question 8

The model example in St. Paul teaching on humility is _______

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C. None of the Above

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A. Abraham

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B. Prophet Elijah

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D. Noah

Question 9

The Egyptians encamped at ____ when they pursued the Israelites

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C. Pi-ha-hi-roth

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A. Raphidim

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B. The sea

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D. The wilderness of Sin

Question 10

Nebuchadnezzer king of Babylon invaded Jerusalem and carried away all the treasures of the temple during the reign of_________

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A. Jehoiakim

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B. Mattaniah

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C. Jehoiachin

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D. Mannaseh

Question 11

Jesus healed the lame man who had been sick for thirty-eight years at?

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D. Bethsheba

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A. Capernaum

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B. Samaria

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C. Galilee

Question 12

On the ________day, the child was _______and named Jesus

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D. Eight, Circumcised

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A. Eight, anointed

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B. Ninth, Circumcised

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C. Ninth, Anointed

Question 13

God charged man to 'be fruitful, and multiply, and .... the earth, and subdue it'. (1st creation story)

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D. Fill

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A. Renew

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B. Stock

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C. Replenish

Question 14

In Matthew's account, John the Baptist's immediate reaction when Jesus came to be baptized was to_______

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A. ask that Jesus should rather baptize him

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B. ask why he should baptize a non-sinner

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C. wait for the promise of the manifestation of God's glory

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D. baptize Him immediately

Question 15

The triumphal entry was in fulfilment of the prophecy of_______

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C. Zechariah

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A. Isaiah

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B. Amos

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D. Elijah

Question 16

In the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Jesus sent His disciples to_______

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C. the Jews

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A. the Gentiles

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B. the Samaritans

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D. the Greeks

Question 17

Summarily, St Paul in his teaching on 'New Life In Christ' advised Christains to ______

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D. Dwell richly in the word of God

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A. Endeavor to be baptized by immersion

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B. Pray for the Grace of God

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C. Forsake only adultery and murder

Question 18

To St Paul, Christians can prepare for the second coming of Christ by______

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A. Righteous living

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B. Spreading the message of Christ's coming far and wide

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C. Being prayerful and watchful

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D. Relentlessly fasting and praying

Question 19

... updated Nehemiah about the state of Jerusalem while he was ...

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C. Hanai, a captive in Babylon

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A. Ezra, a captive in Babylon

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B. Ezekiah, an Emperor in Babylon

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D. Zerubbabel, an Emperor in Babylon

Question 20

St Paul, in 'Law and Grace', although man was condemned, he has been redeemed through the _____

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C. Grace of God

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A. Compliance to the laws of the God

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B. Righteousness of his deeds

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D. Faith in Christ Jesus

Question 21

"Do not be afraid; for I know what you seek, Jesus who was crucified..." This statement was made__________

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C. to Mary Salome, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James

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A. by Joseph of Arimathea

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B. to Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James

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D. by Peter, James and John

Question 22

God instructed Saul to utterly destroy Amalek because___________

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B. Its people opposed the Israelites on the way after departing Egypt

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A. He abhors Idolatory and all forms of Unrighteousness

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C. Its people encouraged Israel to disobey God

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D. Samuel had prayed for it destruction

Question 23

A Christian can demonstrate that he is light of the world by___________

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D. Upholding good moral values

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A. Advocating for the meek to inherit the earth

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B. being committed to improving himself

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C. being merciful to persons in need

Question 24

The model example for wives in Christian families according to St Peter is _____

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C. Sarah

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A. Ruth

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B. Deborah

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D. Rebecca

Question 25

God instructed Saul to utterly destroy Amalek because_____

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D. Its people opposed the Israelites on the way, after departing Egypt

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A. Its people encouraged Israel to disobey God

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B. He abhors Idolatory and all forms of unrighteousness

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C. Samuel had prayed for its destruction

Question 26

The Lord protected the Israelites with all but one of the following when the Egyptians chased them

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D. Pillar of storm

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A. Pillar of cloud

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B. Pillar of darkness

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C. Angels

Question 27

Abraham's faith was reckoned to him as righteousness'. This underscores St Paul's admonition that ______

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C. Justification is by faith and nor the law

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A. Redemption in Christ is possible through observance of the law

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B. Faith without work is fruitless

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D. Obedience of the law is unnecessary as compared to God's grace

Question 28

The core of Saul's disobedience was that___________

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A. He didn't perform the task of smiting the Amalekites to the letter

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B. He preserved the booty for himself

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C. He freed the Kenites

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D. He refused to carry out God's assignment on eliminating the Amalekites

Question 29

St Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts was directed to _______

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A. Corinthians

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B. Thessalonians

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C. Galatians

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D. Macedonians

Question 30

The core of St Paul's advice on dignity of Labour is that

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D. Christians must be productive

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A. Christians must work hard to actively support the Church and themselves

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B. The lazy people must be made to learn in the hardest way possible

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C. Everyone should actively contribute to social progress

Question 31

"I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live". Jesus directed this statement to

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B. Martha

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A. Peter

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C. Mary

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D. Lazarus

Question 32

Peter refuted the mockery of drunkenness of the disciples by referring to the prophecy of________

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C. Joel

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A. Ezekiel

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B. Isaiah

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D. Jeremiah

Question 33

Since fervent prayers of the righteous has great power in its effects, Christians according to St. James must________

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A. confess and forsake their sins

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B. not ask wrongly

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C. be steadfast in prayer

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D. have faith while praying

Question 34

St. Peter's teaching on Civic Responsibility centers upon_____

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C. Good Citizenship

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A. Good Neighbourliness

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B. Social Advancement

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D. Social Justice

Question 35

To St. James, a doer of the word of God must learn to also__________

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D. control his tongue

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A. persevere in times of tribulation

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B. combine his faith with work

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C. be a listener of the word of God

Question 36

St. Paul on 'Civic Responsibility' advised Christians not only to be law-abiding but also_________

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B. do what is expected of them

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A. to provide moral advice to those in authority

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C. shun membership of unlawful societies

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D. resist any illegitimate government

Question 37

The illustration of Satan, the adversary who prowls around seeking whom to devour, is particular to__________-

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A. St. Peter's teaching on humility

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B. St. Paul's teaching on the second coming of Christ

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C. St. Peter's teaching on civic responsibility

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D. St. Paul's teaching on humility

Question 38

The significance of the last supper is evident in all but one of the following-------

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C. Re-establishment of the Lord's covenant with his Children

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A. The Revelation of Judas Betrayal

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B. Prediction of the suffering and death of Jesus

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D. The prophecy of Peter's denial of Jesus

Question 39

"I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities". By this statement, God gave them ______

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B. No food to eat

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A. New set of teeth

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C. No water to drink

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D. No teeth at all

Question 40

Elijah fed on _____ after declaring drought upon the land of Israel

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B. Bread, Meat and Water

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A. Bread, Fish and Oil

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C. Oath, Barley and Water

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D. Vine, Wheat and Water

Question 41

One derivative lesson from the story of Gehazi'z greed is that_______

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A. We can by ourselves, through materialism, cause the destruction of generations yet unborn

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B. Dishonesty should not have been a ground for cursing Gehazi with leprosy

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C. As servants of God we must endeavour not to readily demand gifts from those we help

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D. We should be wary of accepting gifts from the unrighteous

Question 42

One of the most significant lessons from the healing of the Centurion's Servant is that ____________

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C. The Salvation of God is universal

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A. Jesus has the power to forgive sins

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B. The Level of faith of the servant made Jesus heal him

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D. Even the sons of the Kingdom are not worthy of God's Kingdom

Question 43

The core of Saul's disobedience was that_____________

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C. He didn't perform the task of smiting Amalekites to the letter

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A. He freed the Kenites

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B. He refused to carry out God's assignment on eliminating the Amalekites

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D. He preserved the booty for himself

Question 44

According to St James, 'He who keeps the whole law and fails in one is guilty of....'

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C. Breaking the whole law

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A. Breaking the new commandment of Christ

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B. Breaking that particular love and should pray for grace

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D. Breaking the ten commandments

Question 45

"It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it" what was to be divided?

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C. Live Baby

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A. Elijah's mantle

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B. Jesus Garment

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D. Solomon's Kingdom

Question 46

One of the most significant lessons from the emergence of Deborah as a leader is that_________

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B. Gender difference isn't a limitation to leadership

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A. She not only prophesied but also advised Israel

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C. Honesty and Integrity are key to leadership

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D. One needs to summon courage as a leader to solve problems

Question 47

"Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest!" This was... account of the Triumphal Entry

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C. Matthew's

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A. Luke's

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B. Mark's

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D. John's

Question 48

Moses named the place where the Israelites drank water from the rock "Mesah and Meribah' particularly because---------

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D. Of their fault finding attitude

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A. They wanted to put the lord to test

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B. They made him strike the rock angrily

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C. The people had enough water to drink

Question 49

The Last Supper refers the last meal Jesus had with His disciples immediately before His_____

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D. betrayal and arrest

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A. arrest and crucification

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B. crucification and death

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C. arrest and death

Question 50

St Paul's epistle to the Philippians on "Christian Giving' indicated his reception of gifts from them through________

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D. Epaphroditus

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A. The Church In Corinth

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B. St Peter

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C. The Church in Achaia

Question 51

"For the men in the ship knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord". The person referred to in this statement is________

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A. Jonah

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B. Hosea

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C. Amos

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D. Elijah

Question 52

The name "Jezreel" is a representation of ______

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C. The Punishment to come unto the royal house

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A. Hosea's discontent with his wife

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B. Victory upon the enemies of Israel

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D. The broken covenant between God and Israel

Question 53

The most significant lesson at the scene of the Israelites' blame of Moses in their struggle and escape from Egypt is that___________

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C. Moses' courage and confidence in God saved the entire situation

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A. God hardened the heart of Pharaoh to pursue the Israelites

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B. they would have perfered to stay back and die in Egypt

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D. Moses' height of anger and intolerance was revealed

Question 54

When Jesus healed the paralytic, the anger of the scribes was aroused by His_______

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C. claim to forgive sins

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A. refusal to show them signs of His divinity

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B. nature of command to the paralytic

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D. healing of the man on a Sabbath

Question 55

According to Luke, Jesus was standing by the......He thereafter entered into the boat preaching and later 'calling' Simon Peter __________

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A. Lake of Gennesaret

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B. City of Caprenaum

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C. Wall of Bethsaida

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D. Sea of Galilee

Question 56

Peter advised Christians to _______as they were sharing Christ's sufferings

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B. Rejoice

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A. Be Prayerful

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C. Persevere

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D. Be Steadfast

Question 57

St Paul's condition for the attainment of justification is by ______?

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C. Faith in the Resurrected Jesus

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A. Total obedience to the law

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B. Holiness in Christ Jesus

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D. Loving our Christian brethren

Question 58

"What you sow does not come to life unless it dies". This was______

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D. the response St. Paul instructed Christians to give to those who doubt the resurrection of Christ

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A. the message of St. Paul's teaching on the second coming of Christ

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B. made by St. Paul to Elymas, the magician

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C. the statement of Jesus to Martha

Question 59

St. Paul showed commitment as a means upon which forgiveness can effectively thrive by_______

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B. Asking that Philemon to Charge to his account whatever Onesimus owed

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A. Appealing to Philemon to forgive Onesimus and accept him back as brother

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C. Converting Onesimus

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D. Instructing Philemon to write off all the debts of Onesimus, if any compassionately

Question 60

"Who do men say that the Son of man is?" Jesus asked this question

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D. in the context of the Great Confession

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A. to show that popular opinion matters the most in His recognition as Messiah

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B. to indicate that the Jews and Pharisees need to reckon with His Messiahship

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C. at the scene of His Transfiguration

Question 61

For how long did the Lord supply the children of Israel with manna in the wilderness?

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A. Forty Years

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B. Thirty-eight years

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C. Eleven months

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D. Twenty two years

Question 62

Paul taught that spiritual gifts in all their varieties emanate from____________

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C. the one spirit of God

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A. man's cordial relationship with God

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B. the one body of Christ

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D. men's ability to interpret

Question 63

Peter advised the young in his teaching on interpersonal relationship among Christains to ________

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B. Subject themselves to the elders

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A. See themselves as strong and able-bodied servants of God

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C. Maintain good conduct among Non-Christians

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D. Oppose unjust suffering

Question 64

"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice..." this statement relates to the_______

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B. response of Israel to the genuineness of God's love

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A. response of God's love to the children of Israel

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C. message of God's love to man

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D. message of Hosea on faithfulness and social progress

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