Correct Answer: D. fulfill the law of Christ

Correct Answer: C. discovery of the law book in the temple

Correct Answer: B. advised to do so by the elders

Correct Answer: C. know if it was good or bad

Correct Answer: A. Subordinates must regard their superiors and vice-versa for forgiveness to thrive

Correct Answer: B. creation was carried out by spoken word

Correct Answer: D) Pharisees

Explanation

During the time of Jesus, there were different groups of people who interpreted the Mosaic Law. The Mosaic Law refers to the laws given to Moses by God in the Old Testament. One of the groups of people who interpreted the Mosaic Law were the Pharisees. They were known for being strict in their adherence to the Law and believed in the resurrection of the dead.

The Sadducees were another group who had a different interpretation of the Law compared to the Pharisees. They did not believe in the resurrection of the dead and had different views on other matters as well.

The Scribes were experts in the Law and were responsible for copying and interpreting the scriptures. They were known for their extensive knowledge of the Law and were often consulted by the Pharisees and other groups for their expertise.

The Herodians were a political group who supported Herod, the Roman-appointed king of Judea. They were not known for their interpretation of the Law but rather for their political beliefs.

Therefore, out of the options given, the correct answer to the question is option D: Pharisees.

Explanation

(a) Saul was made a king over Israel by Samuel and was told to hearken to the words of the Lord. The Lord made it known to him that He was going to punish the Amalekites for their opposition to the Israelites on their way from Egypt to Canaan and Saul was instructed to destroy the Amalekites and not to spare them but to kill both men and women, infants and suckling, oxen and sheep. In obedience to God's command, Saul and his army came to Amalek; laid in wait in the valley. He advised the Kenites who showed kindness to the Israelites to depart from the Amalekites to avoid being destroyed. The Kenites obeyed and departed from the Amalekites.

Saul then defeated the Amalekites in a battle and spared Agag, their king against God's express command. He spared the best of the sheep, oxen, and all that were good, he only destroyed only what was worthless and despised. Saul defended himself rather weakly by stating that he spared the best of the sheep to offer sacrifice to God / He shifted the blame on the people. Samuel decried Saul's action and denounced his non-performance of the commandments given to him by God / to obey is better than sacrifice. For this act of disobedience, he was rejected by God. As Samuel turned to go away from Saul, he held Samuel's skirt and it got torn. Samuel then declared that as Saul had torn his robe, the Lord had torn the kingdom of Israel and had given it to his neighbour.

(b) Lessons from Saul's Experience:

(i) Disobedience leads to suffering and condemnation from God. Saul suffered greatly. God allowed evil spirit to torment him.

(ii) Disobedience can lead to a tragic end. Saul lost his life along with his three sons in a battle,

(iii) One man's disobedience can lead to the suffering of the whole nation as seen in Saul's.

(iv) God's plan for our lives can be distorted through disobedience.

(v) Obedience is better than sacrifice.

(vi) The need to accept responsibility for our actions rather than blaming others.

Correct Answer: D. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome