Correct Answer: C. the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Correct Answer: B. Israel

Correct Answer: A. Destruction of Jericho

Explanation

(a) Moses was asked by God to go to the mount of Abarim where he would die on account of his rebellion in the Wilderness of Zin at the water of Meribah. He suggested to God that a worthy leader be appointed over Israel so that Israel would not be like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord commanded him to appoint Joshua to succeed him. He was asked to lay hands on him and cause him to stand before Eleazar the priest, who would inquire for him by the urim, and all the congregation before whom he should commission him as a leader. Moses was asked to invest him with some of his authorities so that the people of Israel would obey him. Moses did according to the words of God.

(b) Two previous association of Moses and Joshua were:

(i) When he (Moses) went for the ten commandments on mount Sinai.

(ii) Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to spy the land of Canaan.

Correct Answer: D. Eli

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

Correct Answer: B. doom

Explanation

A) HOW NEHEMIAH REACTED TO THE NEWS ABOUT THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN JERUSALEM (NEHEMIAH 1:2-11)

i. Nehemiah was one of the Jews taken into exile by Nebuchadnezzar

ii. He was made a CUp-bearer to the king of Persia in Susa.

iii. One day, Nehemiah was in Susa when a delegation led by his brother Hanani came to him with men from Judah.

iv. Nehemiah asked them concerning the few Jews who were still in Jerusalem and about the city itself.

v. Hanani made him aware that the people in Jerusalem were in great trouble and shame.

vi. He further said that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and its gates destroyed by fire.

vii. Upon hearing that, Nehemiah broke down, wept, mourned and fasted for days.

viii. Nehemiah prayed to God to hear the prayer of his servants

ix. He confessed that He and his father's house had sinned.

x. Again, he Confessed that they had not kept the commandments, statutes and ordinances Moses commanded.

xi. He asked God to remember His words to Moses that if they were unfaithful he would scatter them among the people.

xii. But should they repent and keep His commandment, He would gather them and restore them to the place He has chosen for them

xiii. He reminded God that He had redeemed His people by His great power.

xiv. He finally petitioned God to listen to His servant and grant him success and mercy.

xv. After the prayer, God intervened and touched the heart of the king to grant him mercy, to visit his people.

B. VIRTUES THAT CAN BE LEARNT FROM NEHEMIAH'S REACTION

i. Nehemiah was patriotic; hence, we need to learn to show patriotism/ love our nation.

ii. He was very prayerful. We need to emulate Nehemiah and be prayerful.

iii. He was conscious of the sins Committed by him and his fellow Jews; so he confessed to God/ There is the need for a country to accept her sins and confession.

iV. There is the need for national repentance.

V. It is important to have faith in God/God is faithful.

vi. We should always intercede for our nation/ pray for the well-being of our country.

vii. There is the need to be focused/ committed.

vii. We should have vision and share it with others.

ix. We should be sincere to God by confessing our sins.

x. We should show empathy with the plight of our people/selfless.

xi. We should demonstrate humility and sincere service.

Correct Answer: C. hid the prophets in caves

Explanation

As the soldiers led Jesus along the road to Calvary, they seized Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross of Jesus. At Golgotha, they offered wine mingled with gall to Jesus who tasted and rejected it. After crucifying him, they divided his garments by lot and they sat down to keep watch. Over his head was the inscription, This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Two robbers were crucified with him (one on either side). Passers-by mocked Jesus: 'you who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself if you are the son of God/come from the cross'. Chief priests, scribes, and the elders mocked him saying, 'if you are the king of Israel, come down from the cross and we shall believe'. Even the two robbers crucified with him mocked him. From the sixth hour, there was darkness all over to the ninth hour and he cried, 'Eli, Eli, lamasabachthanr meaning 'My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me'. Bystanders said he was calling Elijah, let us see if Elijah would come to save him. They gave him vinegar to drink. Jesus cried with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. The centurion and the guards who were filled with awe said, Truly this man was the Son of God. The ministering women who were looking from afar (including Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of James, etc) were all there and witnessed the event. In the evening, Joseph of Arimathea sought and obtained permission from Pilate to bury the body of Jesus. He took the body, wrapped it in clean linen and buried it in his (rock hewn) tomb.