Correct Answer: D. was in control

Explanation

A. THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO THE CALL OF DEBORAH TO BATTLE WITH JABIN (JUDGES 4)

I. The Israelites in the time of Joshua took a covenant/oath that they would not mix the worship of Yahweh with the worship of other gods.

ii. But, Israel defected from worshipping God alone and instead, served Baal and Ashtoreth, the gods of the Canaanites.

iii. Yahweh was displeased by this behaviour and thus, delivered Israel into the hands of their enemies who oppressed them severely and plundered them.

iv. Whenever they went to war, they were defeated as God had planned.

v. As a result of their suffering and punishment, the people prayed to God for deliverance from their oppressors.

vi. Yahweh was moved by the groaning of the oppressed Israelites and raised up Judges who delivered them from their enemies.

vii. However, when the Judges died, Israel went back to sin against God.

viii. Thus, the background to the call of Deborah followed a pattern of disobedience, punishment, prayer for forgiveness, and deliverance through one of the Judges.

ix. It was after the death of one of such Judges-(Ehud) that Israel sinned against God who gave them up to the Canaanite King- Jabin to oppress them for twenty years.

x. When Israel cried for mercy, God raised Deborah, a prophetess and a judge, to come to their rescue.

xi. Upon God's instructions, Deborah summoned Barak to gather 10,000 men at mount Tabor against Jabin and his army commander, Sisera.

xii. Deborah added that God had promised to give victory to Barak.

xiii. Barak, however insisted that he would go to the battle if only. Deborah went with him.

xiv. Deborah agreed but added that the victory would go to a woman.

xv. When Sisera heard that Israel had gone up to mount Tabor, he called up his men to fight Barak and Deborah, but the Canaanites were defeated.

xvi. After losing his entire army, Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the Kenite to seek asylum.

xvii. He was given hospitality but when he was asleep, Jael drove a peg into his throat with a hammer and killed him.

xviii. She presented his body to Barak who was pursuing Jabin.

xix. Jabin, the King of Canaan was also killed and the Israelites became free again and livel peacefully.

xx. This was in accordance with the principle of Deuteronomy that obedience to God leads to peace and prosperity, whereas disobedience leads to pain, suffering and defeat.

B. WAYS WOMEN CAN CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

i. They are involved in social and religious activities. E.g evangelism

ii. Women are into politics and serve in government as MPs, etc.

iii. Women contribute to economic development as farmers etc.

iv. They can serve in various professions like medicine, banking, teaching, Law, army, Police, etc.

v. They are involved in rural and urban development.

vi. They are full time house wives involved in keeping the family together and bringing up children.

vii. There are women in soccer and other entertainments.

Explanation

(a) (i) The names of Hosea's three children were Jezreel, Not Pitied (La Ruhamah) and Not my People (Lo-Ammi)

(ii) The first son was named Jezreel, symbolizing that God was going to punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel (and put an end to the kingdom of Israel). The second was named 'Not Pitied', meaning that the Lord would no longer love or have pity on the house of Israel because of their sins. The third child 'Not my People', meaning that the people of Israel were no longer regarded as God's people, neither would God be their God.

(b) Names are significant in our society, through the following ways: The name of a child indicates the circumstances surrounding the birth. Names point to the position I title held by parents at the time of birth. Names point to the desire of parents — what they want their children to be. Names are given in remembrance of the ancestors. Names determine the position of the child in the family. In commemoration of important events in the family I village. Names indicate ethnic I tribal I religious identity.

Correct Answer: B) for goods and services purchased by a typical household

Explanation

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of how much it costs to buy goods and services. It helps us understand how much more or less expensive things are over time. The question is asking what the CPI measures specifically.

Option A suggests that the CPI measures the prices paid for farm tractors. This is not correct because the CPI measures the prices of goods and services that are purchased by households, not just farm tractors.

Option B is the correct answer. The CPI measures the prices of goods and services that are typically purchased by a household. This includes things like food, clothing, housing, and transportation. By tracking the prices of these items over time, we can see how the cost of living changes from year to year.

Option C suggests that the CPI measures the prices of goods and services bought by companies. This is not correct because the CPI focuses on household purchases, not business purchases.

Option D suggests that none of the above options are correct. This is not correct because Option B is the correct answer.

In summary, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the prices of goods and services that are typically purchased by a household, which includes items like food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

Correct Answer: B. love

Correct Answer: B. one body with many members

Correct Answer: B) the whole house of Israel

Explanation

The question is asking about the meaning of the phrase dry bones in the book of Ezekiel in the Bible. The options given are A) an Israelites proverb, B) the whole house of Israel, C) the slain in the valley, and D) sinful Israelites and Judean. The correct answer is option B, which means that the phrase dry bones refers to the whole house of Israel.

The book of Ezekiel is a prophetic book in the Old Testament that contains visions and prophecies from God. In one of these prophecies, Ezekiel sees a valley filled with dry bones. God then tells Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, and as he does so, the bones come to life and are reassembled into complete bodies. This vision is interpreted as a metaphor for the restoration of the nation of Israel, which had been destroyed and scattered.

The phrase dry bones is therefore a symbol of the desolation and hopelessness of Israel at the time, but also of the power of God to bring new life and restoration. It is important to note that while the phrase dry bones specifically refers to the nation of Israel in this context, it can also be used more generally to refer to any situation or person that seems hopeless or lifeless, but which can be revived and renewed through the power of God.

Correct Answer: A. had everything in common

Explanation

(a)Explain the circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as the king of lsrael.1 Sam.15: 1 - 8:

(i) God directed Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites.

(ii) For opposing the Israelites on their way to the promised land.

(iii) Saul attacked and defeated the Amalekites.

(iv) But he spared Agag, the king.

(v) He took spoil of the best of the (oxen, sheep, fatling and the lambs)

(vi) He destroyed all that was worthless.

(vii) God spoke to Samuel that He regretted having made Saul, king.

(viii) For he had disobeyed His commandments.

(ix) Samuel confronted Saul to register God's annoyance against him.

(x) Saul defended self by asserting that he spared king Agag for sacrifice to God.

(xi) Samuel asked Saul whether the Lord had any delight in burnt offering.

(xii) That "to obey is better than sacrifice".

(xiii) Samuel concluded that because Saul had disobeyed the word of God, the Lord had rejected him 1 from being the king.

(b) Two consequences of Saul's rejection: 1Sam.16: 14-23; 31: 1-13:

(i) Saul's kingship was taken away from him.

(ii) The spirit of the Lord left him / He became mad / insane.

(iii)An evil spirit came and tormented Saul.

(iv) Saul and his three sons perished at the battle of mount Gilboa.

Correct Answer: D. persistently cried out for help