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WAEC (WASSCE) 2024

2024 WAEC (WASSCE) Christian Religious Studies Past Questions and Answers

The 2024 WAEC (WASSCE) Christian Religious Studies past questions with answers: 48 objective questions from the 2024 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following creatures did God command into existence on the second day of creation?

    1. A.Light
    2. B.firmament
    3. C.birds
    4. D.vegetation
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    Answer: B. firmament

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  2. 2.

    Which of the folllowing led to the death of Ei?

    1. A.the death of his of sons
    2. B.the defeat of the isrealites
    3. C.the capture of the ark
    4. D.it was his time to die
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    Answer: C. the capture of the ark

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  3. 3.

    Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside for gains, they took bribes ... The sons being referred to here were

    1. A.Hophni and phinehas
    2. B.jonathan and abinadab
    3. C.joab and asahel
    4. D.joel and abijah
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    Answer: D. joel and abijah

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  4. 4.

    According to James, unanswered prayers are caused by the following factors except

    1. A.Lack of faith
    2. B.persistence in prayer
    3. C.selfishness in prayer
    4. D.praying outside God's will
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    Answer: B. persistence in prayer

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  5. 5.

    Which of the following was the greatest reason for which Joseph's brothers decided to do away with him?

    1. A.he was over pampered
    2. B.his father made him a special robe
    3. C.he was loved most by their father
    4. D.the meaning of his dreams
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    Answer: D. the meaning of his dreams

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  6. 6.

    In the teaching of Peter, when Christians become good citizens, they

    1. A.receive the crown of glory in heaven
    2. B.silence the ignorance of foolish men
    3. C.overcome the evil intentions of men
    4. D.attract blessings and upliftment
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    Answer: B. silence the ignorance of foolish men

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  7. 7.

    What are these feeble Jews doing? These words of Sanballat teach us that ___

    1. A.no matter what we do, people will ridicule us
    2. B.certain jokes are very destructive
    3. C.we must be vigilant while we work
    4. D.people would appreciate our weakness and assist
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    Answer: A. no matter what we do, people will ridicule us

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  8. 8.

    Which of the following punishment was meted out to Solomon as a result of his idolatrous?

    1. A.He would lose all his wives and concubines to his enemies
    2. B.All the tribes of Judah would be taken away from him
    3. C.All his children and wives would go into exile
    4. D.All the palaces and store houses would be occupied by his enemies
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    Answer: B. All the tribes of Judah would be taken away from him

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  9. 9.

    Saul's death on Mount Giiboa was as a consequence of his

    1. A.inability to obey God's instructions
    2. B.armor bearer's obedience to his command.
    3. C.loss of confidence in David the musician
    4. D.sorcery by consulting the witch of Endor.
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    Answer: A. inability to obey God's instructions

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  10. 10.

    Religion that is pure and undefiled before God demands ___

    1. A.keeping the commandment of God
    2. B.loving your neighbour as yourself
    3. C.keeping oneself unstained from the world
    4. D.accepting Jesus as your Lord and saviour.
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    Answer: C. keeping oneself unstained from the world

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  11. 11.

    Eli Eli lama sabachthani. This citation by Jesus on the cross was constructed to mean ____

    1. A.crying to God
    2. B.calling on Elijah
    3. C.calling Eli, the priest
    4. D.crying to his mother
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    Answer: A. crying to God

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  12. 12.

    For which of the following reasons was the thief at the right hand of Jesus promised paradise? He

    1. A.was very clever
    2. B.was good to Jesus
    3. C.was not among those who crucified Jesus
    4. D.acknowledged and regretted his deeds
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    Answer: D. acknowledged and regretted his deeds

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  13. 13.

    Which of the following reasons cause Naboth not to part with his vineyard?

    1. A.Ahab had become greedy
    2. B.It was a family property
    3. C.Parting with it meant defeat
    4. D.The king had become dictorial
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    Answer: B. It was a family property

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  14. 14.

    Jesus' call of Matthew, the tax collector, is a demonstration that Christians ___

    1. A.are free to call anyone they like
    2. B.need to study people closely before calling them
    3. C.must be careful with people of character
    4. D.need not discriminate against sinners
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    Answer: D. need not discriminate against sinners

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  15. 15.

    Solomon the elders and leaders of the tribes of Israel in order to ____

    1. A.discuss how to build the temple
    2. B.bring back the ark of the Lord
    3. C.settle important disputes
    4. D.dine and make merry
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    Answer: B. bring back the ark of the Lord

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  16. 16.

    The saying that the children of Israel shall dwell many days without ephod means ___

    1. A.complete starvation in israel is inevitable
    2. B.Sleeping without clothes is immenent
    3. C.no preistly activities will be in Israel
    4. D.Israel will be exposed to calamity.
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    Answer: C. no preistly activities will be in Israel

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  17. 17.

    Seek me and live; but do not seek Bethel and do not enter Gilgah and Bethel shall come to naught. This text from Amos which was a reaction to the mode of worship of the Israelites express the ____

    1. A.Omnipresence nature of God
    2. B.People's trust in God
    3. C.futility of false and cultic worship
    4. D.people's desire to escape justice.
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    Answer: C. futility of false and cultic worship

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  18. 18.

    the presence of God among His people during the day on their way out of Egypt to the wilderness of Sinai was felt in the form of

    1. A.fire
    2. B.light
    3. C.cloud
    4. D.rainbow
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    Answer: C. cloud

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  19. 19.

    What significant incident occurred during Jesus' resurection that was unique to the gospel of matthew?

    1. A.There was thunder and lighting
    2. B.Many angels came around singing
    3. C.A great earthquake took place
    4. D.Darkness covered the tomb
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    Answer: C. A great earthquake took place

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  20. 20.

    For christians to continue their priviledged freedom Peter suggests that they should ___

    1. A.claim superiority at all cost
    2. B.use it as a pretext for evil
    3. C.do what is right always
    4. D.endure pain and suffering
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    Answer: C. do what is right always

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  21. 21.

    Solomon enjoyed the following gifts during his reign as King except _____

    1. A.peaceful succession
    2. B.a discerning mind
    3. C.having many wives
    4. D.fame and wealth
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    Answer: C. having many wives

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  22. 22.

    Which of the following attributes of Jesus was demonstrated during his temptation?

    1. A.His humble nature
    2. B.Special relation with God
    3. C.reliance on the Holy Spirit in him
    4. D.abundant knowledge of the scriptures
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    Answer: D. abundant knowledge of the scriptures

    AI explanation

    Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which attribute of Jesus was shown during his temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13).

    Step 2: Recall the concept After his baptism, Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit, where he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. The devil then tempted him three times:

    1. Turn stones into bread. Jesus replied: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Deut. 8:3).
    2. Throw yourself from the temple pinnacle. Jesus replied: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God" (Deut. 6:16).
    3. Worship Satan in exchange for the kingdoms of the world. Jesus replied: "You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve" (Deut. 6:13).

    Step 3: Evaluate the options

    • A. Humble nature: Humility is shown in other parts of his ministry, such as washing the disciples' feet. It is not the main point of the temptation.
    • B. Special relation with God: Satan challenged this with "If you are the Son of God...", but Jesus did not use it to prove himself. His sonship was not the attribute on display.
    • C. Reliance on the Holy Spirit: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, but his responses to Satan were not based on the Spirit alone. They came directly from the scriptures.
    • D. Abundant knowledge of the scriptures: Each time, Jesus answered with "It is written...", quoting accurately from Deuteronomy and even correcting Satan's misuse of Psalm 91. This shows a deep knowledge of the scriptures.

    Step 4: Answer The attribute Jesus demonstrated was his abundant knowledge of the scriptures, which he used to defeat every temptation.

    Exam tip: For temptation questions, remember the phrase "It is written." Jesus defeated Satan with the Word of God. Whenever you see "temptation" and "scriptures" together, think of Deuteronomy 8:3, 6:16 and 6:13.

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  23. 23.

    Jesus told the story of the servant who owed his master in order to teach?

    1. A.Compassion
    2. B.faithfulness
    3. C.forgiveness
    4. D.sincerity
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    Answer: C. forgiveness

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  24. 24.

    The determination of times and seasons was made possible with the creation of ?

    1. A.light
    2. B.ray
    3. C.stars
    4. D.moon
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    Answer: D. moon

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  25. 25.

    Immediately after Jesus was baptized, the following Incidents occurred except

    1. A.the heavens were opened
    2. B.angels came and ministered to him
    3. C.the Spirit of God descended on him like a dove
    4. D.a voice from heaven introduced him as son of God
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    Answer: B. angels came and ministered to him

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  26. 26.

    The history of Barak's war, story flawed by the fact he

    1. A.consulted the oracles to find out the outcome of his battle.
    2. B.conspired with Jael to take out Sisera and Canaanites
    3. C.took the tribes of Zebulun and NaphtaIi to war with him
    4. D.sought the presence of Deborah as a reinforcement to his courage.
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    Answer: D. sought the presence of Deborah as a reinforcement to his courage.

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  27. 27.

    After whose death did God sell the isrealites into the hands of king Jabin?

    1. A.Moses
    2. B.Ehud
    3. C.aaron
    4. D.caleb
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    Answer: B. Ehud

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  28. 28.

    King Josiah took a courageous step in the presence of the Israelites by the pillar when he ___

    1. A.dismissed the high preist
    2. B.made a covenant before the Lord
    3. C.killed all the male prostitutes
    4. D.disposed of the idolatrous priest.
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    Answer: B. made a covenant before the Lord

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  29. 29.

    Rather than killing Saul, David took his spear and jar of water and rebuked Abner for

    1. A.sabotage and complicity
    2. B.insurbordination and inefficiency
    3. C.negligence and dereliction
    4. D.gross, misconduct and ineptitude
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    Answer: C. negligence and dereliction

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  30. 30.

    The account of Saul's rejection as a king is intended to

    1. A.explain the breach between samuel and saul
    2. B.teach the consequences of disobedience
    3. C.show how unfit saul was as a leader
    4. D.show the desire for power by men of God
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    Answer: B. teach the consequences of disobedience

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  31. 31.

    That Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, O king ... The king being addressed here was

    1. A.Cyrus
    2. B.Ashurbanipal
    3. C.Nebuchadnezzar
    4. D.Darius
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    Answer: D. Darius

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  32. 32.

    When the people of Israel heard the majority report of the spies, they took a decision to

    1. A.pray to God to come to their aid
    2. B.fight the descendants of Anak
    3. C.choose a leader and return to egypt
    4. D.stone joshua and caleb for blasphemy
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    Answer: C. choose a leader and return to egypt

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  33. 33.

    God registered His displeasure with David for bearing a child with Uriah's wife by striking the child with _____

    1. A.deafness
    2. B.sickness
    3. C.blindness
    4. D.death.
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    Answer: B. sickness

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  34. 34.

    Whoever does not bear his own cross come after me, cannot be my disciple. This statement implies?

    1. A.readiness to fast and pray
    2. B.ability to carry Jesus' cross
    3. C.readiness to deny one self
    4. D.bearing the cross of others
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    Answer: C. readiness to deny one self

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  35. 35.

    In which of the following ways was Nehemiah said to have displayed patriotism? When he ____

    1. A.permission to visit his home
    2. B.mobilized people to return home
    3. C.collected taxes from the Jews for the home country
    4. D.felt the plight of his people and took remedial steps
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    Answer: D. felt the plight of his people and took remedial steps

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  36. 36.

    Which of the following, according to Peter, is a characteristic of a good citizen? One who

    1. A.builds houses and rents to those who do not have
    2. B.provides transport at reduced cost for other citizens
    3. C.obeys the law of the state and fulfills his obligation
    4. D.helps to finance the government all the time
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    Answer: C. obeys the law of the state and fulfills his obligation

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  37. 37.

    Which of the following was man's responsibility to other creatures?

    1. A.Provide them with food
    2. B.Have dominion over them
    3. C.Preserve them
    4. D.Respect them
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    Answer: B. Have dominion over them

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  38. 38.

    During the trial of Jesus, what was Peter's reaction when the bystanders detected that he was a Galilean? He

    1. A.Confronted them in disagreement
    2. B.Disagreed with tears and sorrows
    3. C.Swore and cursed himself with disagreement
    4. D.regretted coming to the porch
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    Answer: C. Swore and cursed himself with disagreement

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  39. 39.

    One of the qualifications set out by tb apostles a requirement for the appointment of the deacons was ___

    1. A.moral uprightness
    2. B.speaking in tongues
    3. C.Kindness and boldness
    4. D.baptism and confirmation
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    Answer: A. moral uprightness

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  40. 40.

    In which of the following ways did God prepare Joseph for his leadership role in Egypt? Through the

    1. A.love his brothers had for him
    2. B.tribulations of his early life
    3. C.disagreement with his brothers
    4. D.enmity with other prison inmates
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    Answer: B. tribulations of his early life

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  41. 41.

    The miraculous healing of Naaman teaches mankind that

    1. A.God's mercy applies to all
    2. B.river Jordan is full of healing powers
    3. C.God is not limited to Israel
    4. D.Servants can help great men
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    Answer: A. God's mercy applies to all

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  42. 42.

    One of the outcomes of the persecutions lions of the early church was that ___

    1. A.beleivers left jerusalem to settle in other towns
    2. B.fear gripped the followers into utter silence
    3. C.the enrollment of the church community dwindle
    4. D.those who were scattered carried out evangelism
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    Answer: D. those who were scattered carried out evangelism

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  43. 43.

    The immediate action King Josiah took during his religious reforms was the ___

    1. A.breaking down of the house of the male-cult prostitutes.
    2. B.removal of all idolatrous priests from offices
    3. C.removal and burning of the vessels of Baal and Asherah
    4. D.defiling of the high places where the priest burnt incense
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    Answer: C. removal and burning of the vessels of Baal and Asherah

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  44. 44.

    All the following characteristics were true of the early church except

    1. A.sharpening of possessions among themselves
    2. B.complaints about unfair distribution of food
    3. C.admission into the church through baptism
    4. D.facing prosecution boldy after Stephen's death
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    Answer: D. facing prosecution boldy after Stephen's death

    AI explanation

    Analyze the question: This is an "EXCEPT" question. Three options describe things that were true of the early church (Acts 2-6), and one is false or does not fit.

    Concept: The early church in Acts is described as:

    • A community that shared their possessions (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35). The option says "sharpening," which is almost certainly a typing error for "sharing."
    • A church where complaints arose about the daily distribution of food. The Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews) complained that their widows were neglected (Acts 6:1-6), which led to the appointment of the seven deacons.
    • A church where new members were admitted by repentance and baptism (Acts 2:38, 41).
    • A church that was persecuted after Stephen's death (Acts 8:1-3). Saul ravaged the church and believers were scattered.

    Step-by-step evaluation:

    • A. "Sharpening of possessions" appears to be a misprint for "sharing of possessions." Believers sold their property and shared the proceeds, so this was a true characteristic (assuming the intended meaning).
    • B. Complaints about unfair distribution of food (Acts 6:1) were true.
    • C. Admission through baptism was true (Acts 2:38-41).
    • D. "Facing prosecution boldly after Stephen's death." After Stephen was killed, there was a great persecution and the believers were scattered (Acts 8:1), except the apostles. Believers did go about preaching the word (Acts 8:4), so boldness is not entirely absent. But the question's focus is on what was characteristic of the early church, and the listed items are mainly about internal community life (sharing, food distribution, baptism).

    Note on my working: Option A's wording is odd, and if it were read literally ("sharpening"), it would also not be a characteristic.

    Answer: D

    Exam tip: For "EXCEPT" questions, test each option against a specific Bible reference. Remember the Acts sequence: Pentecost (ch. 2), sharing (ch. 2 and 4), food complaints and deacons (ch. 6), Stephen's death and scattering (ch. 7-8).

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  45. 45.

    The twelve men Moses sent to spy out the land of Canaan were meant to verify the following except the

    1. A.strength and weakness of the inhabitants
    2. B.population and size of the land
    3. C.size of the army and their weaponery
    4. D.topography and fertility of the land
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    Answer: C. size of the army and their weaponery

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  46. 46.

    Which of the following was God's condition to Joshua if he wishes to be successful? He should

    1. A.fast all the time
    2. B.humble himself before the people
    3. C.meditate on the book of the law
    4. D.follow Moses' footsteps
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    Answer: C. meditate on the book of the law

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  47. 47.

    Obadiah demonstrated his loyalty to God during Ahab's reign where he ___

    1. A.refused to serve the king's idols
    2. B.divorced his idolatrous wife
    3. C.hid the prophets of God in caves
    4. D.tore down the altars of Baal
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    Answer: C. hid the prophets of God in caves

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  48. 48.

    which of the following virtues enhances forgiveness?

    1. A.Humility
    2. B.Kindness
    3. C.Mercy
    4. D.Faithfulness
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    Answer: A. Humility

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