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NUMBER 1
Following the demise of Joseph and his entire generation, the Hebrew descendants in Egypt experienced rapid growth, multiplying immensely and filling the land with their presence. A new king ascended the Egyptian throne who had no knowledge of Joseph or his past contributions to the nation. This Pharaoh grew deeply alarmed by the sheer population and rising strength of the Israelites. He harbored fears that in the event of an outbreak of war, the Hebrews might form an alliance with Egypt’s adversaries, fight against their hosts, and escape from the country. Consequently, the Egyptian authorities initiated a deliberate campaign of oppression against the Hebrews, stripping them of their freedom and reducing them to state slaves.
To suppress their growth and break their spirit, the Israelites were subjected to ruthless forms of forced labor. The Egyptian government appointed harsh taskmasters over them, who afflicted them with unbearable burdens. Under this regime of slavery, the Hebrews were compelled to construct the strategic storage cities of Pithom and Rameses for Pharaoh. Their lives were made utterly bitter with rigorous labor involving mortar, brick-making, and various strenuous field duties. Yet, despite this severe affliction, a divine paradox occurred: the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Hebrews multiplied and expanded, which drove the Egyptians into a deeper state of dread.
Desperate to control the situation, Pharaoh resorted to extreme measures. He secretly commanded the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to execute every male child born to Hebrew women on the birthstool, while letting the female infants survive. However, because these midwives feared God, they boldly defied the royal edict. When confronted by the king, they explained that Hebrew women were vigorous and gave birth before a midwife could even arrive. Realizing this covert plot had failed, Pharaoh issued a public decree to all his citizens, ordering that every newborn Hebrew male child must be cast directly into the River Nile, while only the female children were permitted to live. This state-sanctioned violence plunged the Hebrew community into intense fear, misery, and deep suffering just before the birth of Moses.
1(b):
1. Absolute adherence and obedience to the established laws, rules, and regulations governing the society.
2. Demonstrating mutual respect for the fundamental rights and diverse opinions of others, alongside utilizing peaceful dialogue for conflict resolution.
3. Active promotion of equity, justice, and fairness by both governing authorities and ordinary citizens to eliminate discrimination and systemic marginalization.
Number 2
Gehazi served as the personal attendant to the prophet Elisha. Following the miraculous healing of Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, who was cleansed of his leprosy by obeying Elisha's directive to dip seven times in the River Jordan, the commander returned to the prophet to offer valuable gifts in appreciation. Elisha, however, steadfastly declined to accept any material reward for the miracle performed by God's power.
Gehazi became consumed by avarice and was deeply displeased with his master's refusal to accept Naaman's wealth. He secretly pursued Naaman's departing chariot and fabricated a story, claiming that Elisha had suddenly sent him to request a talent of silver and two changes of garments for two young prophets who had just arrived from the hill country of Ephraim. Naaman generously insisted on giving him two talents of silver alongside the two sets of clothing. Gehazi took the items, concealed them in his house, and went back to attend to his master.
When Elisha questioned him regarding his whereabouts, Gehazi offered another falsehood, claiming he had not gone anywhere. Through prophetic revelation, Elisha's spirit had witnessed the entire encounter, and he sternly rebuked his servant for his covetousness and deceit. Elisha declared that because Gehazi had greedily taken wealth under false pretenses, the leprosy of Naaman would cleave to him and his offspring perpetually.
Consequently, Gehazi was instantly afflicted with leprosy, his skin becoming as white as snow. He was subsequently dismissed from the prophet's presence and service, bearing the heavy consequences of his actions.
2(b):
1. Uncontrolled greed and covetousness ultimately result in public disgrace, loss of privilege, and severe divine punishment.
2. Absolute honesty is an indispensable virtue, as engaging in lies, deception, and misrepresentation inevitably attracts God's judgment and ruin.
3(a)
Following their return from the Babylonian captivity, the Jewish remnants commenced the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem under the joint supervision of Zerubbabel, the governor, and Jeshua, the high priest. However, this religious project encountered fierce resistance from neighboring adversaries, particularly the Samaritans. Initially, these adversaries approached the Jewish leaders with an offer to assist in the building process, but their request was firmly turned down. Upon being rejected, they turned hostile and actively sought to undermine the entire project.
These adversaries demoralized the Jewish builders, bribed government counselors to work against them, and forwarded letters of accusation to the Persian monarch. Consequently, these antagonistic efforts succeeded in halting the Temple construction for numerous years. Overwhelmed by frustration, the Jews lost their zeal and abandoned the project, focusing instead on constructing and decorating their own personal residences while leaving the house of God in ruins.
During this period of stagnation, God raised the prophets Haggai and Zechariah to address the spiritual lethargy of the people. They delivered powerful messages that motivated the community to resume the construction, assuring them of divine backing and favor. Re-energized by these prophetic declarations, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the entire populace revived their commitment and restarted the work.
When local Persian administrators cross-examined the Jews regarding their authority to rebuild, the Jewish leaders referenced the initial royal edict issued by King Cyrus which had authorized the reconstruction of the sanctuary. An archival investigation was conducted, and the original decree was discovered. King Darius subsequently ratified the decree of Cyrus, ordering that the construction proceed without any form of harassment. Furthermore, he mandated that the financial expenses of the building project be financed directly from the royal treasury.
Through divine assistance, the relentless encouragement of the prophets, personal resilience, and official royal backing, the Jews successfully completed the construction of the Temple and celebrated its dedication with great joy.
3(b)
1. It fosters national cohesion, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence among diverse groups within the state.
2. It motivates patriotic citizens to actively participate in nation-building through diligent labor, integrity, and unalloyed loyalty.
3. It ensures the safeguarding of public infrastructure, national assets, and the preservation of statutory law and public order.
*NUMBER 4*
(a) While repairing the temple, Hilkiah the high priest found the Book of the Law (likely Deuteronomy). He gave it to Shaphan the scribe, who read it to King Josiah. When Josiah heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes in grief because he realized that Judah had not kept God’s commands and that great wrath was coming. He sent officials to inquire of the Lord. They went to Huldah the prophetess, who confirmed that disaster would come upon Judah for idolatry, but because Josiah’s heart was penitent and he had humbled himself, the disaster would not happen in his days. Josiah then gathered all the people and read the Book to them. He made a covenant to follow the Lord and keep His commandments. He proceeded to destroy all idols, altars, and high places throughout Judah and Israel.
(b)
1. Many people have lost knowledge of Scripture, just as the Book of the Law was lost.
2. Idolatry exists in modern forms – money, fame, pleasure – replacing true worship.
3. A remnant remains that responds with repentance and reform when they hear God’s word.
*NUMBER FIVE*
(5a)
John the Baptist was preaching in the wilderness of Judea and baptizing people in the River Jordan for repentance and forgiveness of sins. Many people came to him to confess their sins and be baptized.
Jesus came from Galilee to the River Jordan to be baptized by John. When John saw Him, he tried to prevent Him, saying that he needed to be baptized by Jesus instead. But Jesus answered him, saying it was necessary to fulfil all righteousness.
John then allowed Him and baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. Immediately Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens opened, and the Spirit of God descended like a dove and rested on Him. Then a voice came from heaven saying:
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please
(5b)
(I) It teaches humility:- Jesus submitted Himself for baptism although He was without sin. Christians should therefore be humble.
(ii) It emphasizes the importance of baptism:- Jesus’ baptism shows that baptism is important as an act of obedience to God and public confession of faith.
(iii) It reveals the doctrine of the Trinity:- God the Father spoke from heaven, Jesus was in the water being baptized, and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove. This reveals the three Persons of the Godhead.
(6a)
Jesus' condemnation to death was the result of a series of events that took place before His crucifixion. After Jesus had preached, performed miracles and gained many followers, the Jewish religious leaders became jealous and feared that His influence was becoming too great. They began to look for ways to arrest and kill Him.
One of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot, agreed to betray Him to the chief priests for thirty pieces of silver. After the Last Supper, Jesus went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. There, Judas led a crowd of soldiers and officials to arrest Him. Judas identified Jesus by kissing Him.
Jesus was first taken before the Jewish council called Sanhedrin, where false witnesses accused Him. During the trial, the high priest asked Jesus whether He was the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus affirmed this, the leaders accused Him of blasphemy and declared that He deserved death.
Since the Jewish leaders did not have the authority to carry out the death sentence, they took Jesus to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. They changed their accusation and claimed that Jesus was misleading the people and calling Himself a king, which they presented as a threat to Roman authority.
Pilate examined Jesus and found no fault in Him. He sent Him to Herod Antipas, but Herod also found no reason to condemn Him and returned Him to Pilate. Despite this, the chief priests and the crowd continued to demand Jesus' death. Pilate offered to release either Jesus or Barabbas, a known criminal, according to the custom of the Passover feast. The crowd, influenced by the religious leaders, chose Barabbas and demanded that Jesus be crucified.
Although Pilate believed Jesus was innocent, he feared a riot and gave in to the demands of the crowd. He washed his hands before them to show that he was not responsible for Jesus' death and then handed Jesus over to be crucified. Thus, betrayal by Judas, false accusations, religious hostility and pressure from the crowd ultimately led to the condemnation of Jesus to death.
(6b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Upholding justice promotes peace and stability in the nation because people are treated fairly and conflicts are properly resolved.
(ii) It protects the rights and freedoms of citizens and prevents oppression and discrimination.
(iii) Justice encourages respect for the law and helps to maintain law and order in society.
(iv) It discourages crime and corruption because offenders know that wrongdoing will be punished.
(v) Justice promotes unity among citizens by ensuring that everyone is treated equally regardless of tribe, religion or social status.
(vi) It builds public confidence in government and other institutions when people see that fairness prevails.
(vii) Justice encourages economic growth and development by creating a safe and secure environment for businesses and investments.
(viii) It helps to protect the weak and vulnerable members of society from exploitation and abuse.
(ix) Justice promotes good governance, accountability and responsible leadership.
(x) It fosters national progress because citizens are more willing to contribute positively to a society where fairness and equality are upheld.
*NUMBER SEVEN*
(7a)
“And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all who heard of these things.” Recount the events that led to the above experience.
This statement refers to the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1–11.
In the early church, believers were united and shared their possessions. Some sold their lands and brought the proceeds to the apostles for distribution to those in need.
Ananias and his wife Sapphira also sold a piece of land. They agreed together to keep back part of the money for themselves, but pretended to bring the full amount to the apostles.
When Ananias brought the money, Peter, through the Holy Spirit, knew what he had done. Peter accused him of lying to the Holy Spirit and keeping back part of the proceeds dishonestly while pretending to give all. Immediately Ananias fell down and died. Young men carried out his body and buried him.
About three hours later, Sapphira came in without knowing what had happened to her husband. Peter asked her whether the amount brought was the full price of the land, and she confirmed the lie. Peter rebuked her for agreeing with her husband to test the Spirit of the Lord. Instantly she also fell down and died. The young men carried her out and buried her beside her husband.
As a result, great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these events.
(7b)
(I) God hates hypocrisy and deceit Christians should avoid lying, pretending and dishonesty in the church.
(ii) Believers should be sincere in giving and service Offerings and acts of service to God should be done willingly and truthfully.
(iii) The church must uphold holiness and discipline Members should live in obedience, reverence and fear of God because God sees every action and intention.
8(a)
James strongly denounced the practice of favoritism and discrimination within the household of faith. He instructed believers against making prejudiced distinctions between the wealthy and the impoverished. To drive his point home, he gave an illustration of a scenario where a wealthy individual adorned in luxurious clothing is received with high honor and given a comfortable seat, whereas an impoverished person in shabby apparel is dismissed or relegated to a lowly position on the floor. James argued that such biased behavior stems from evil motives and is deeply sinful, emphasizing that God has chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit His kingdom. He reminded the Christian community of their duty to fulfill the royal law found in Scripture, which commands believers to love their neighbors as themselves. Ultimately, he cautioned that harboring favoritism constitutes a violation of God's law and urged believers to practice mercy, as mercy triumphs over judgment.
8(b)
1. Exhibiting preferential treatment and giving undue reverence to wealthy members over less privileged individuals within the church.
2. Practicing segregation and prejudice against people based on their ethnic background, outward appearance, or socio-economic standing.
3. Appointing individuals into leadership positions solely on account of their financial affluence rather than their spiritual maturity and moral integrity.
9(a)
Peter instructed that believers must demonstrate exemplary citizenship by submitting themselves to every human institution and governing authority for the Lord's sake. He explained that political rulers and governors are divine instruments established to execute justice by punishing those who commit crime and commending those who do what is right. By consistently doing good, Christians are expected to silence the ignorant accusations of foolish critics. Peter emphasized that while believers enjoy spiritual freedom, they must never misuse this liberty as a pretext or cover-up for malice and wrongdoing. Instead, they are called to live as dedicated servants of God, showing genuine respect to all people, loving the brotherhood of believers, fearing God, and giving due honor to the ruling authorities.
9(b)
1. Demonstrating total compliance with the constitutional laws, statutes, and legal regulations of the country.
2. Consistently paying required taxes, levies, and actively participating in mandatory civic obligations.
3. Expressing due reverence to constituted authorities while actively promoting peaceful coexistence and national harmony.