Explanation

Points expected of candidates are highlighted below:

1. As Jesus passed by, he saw Mathew sitting at the tax office in Capernaum.
2. Jesus called him saying “follow me”.
3. And he rose and followed him.
4. Mark called this tax collector Levi, the son of Alphaeus.
5. Later, Mathew organized a feast in his house for Jesus and His disciples.
6. Many tax collectors came to sit at the table with Jesus and His disciples.
7. As they dined, the Scribes and the Pharisees murmured: and criticised Jesus saying“why does he eat with tax-collectors and sinners”?
8. When Jesus heard it, he said to them: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
9. “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
10. He asked them to go and learn the meaning of the following statement: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice”

In theB part, candidates are to list out points that can be leant from the encounter between Jesus and Matthew. Some of which include:

1. Religious/ Vocational calls are mandatory- they need to be obeyed.
2. God can use anyone to fulfil His purpose.
3. Discrimination/ distinctions should be avoided/Need to respect and treat people equally.
4. No profession is more important than the other/We should not look down on some professions.
5. God hates sin but loves the sinner.
6. One good turn deserves another/ need to reciprocate good gestures/ show gratitude.

Correct Answer: D. has great power in its effects

Correct Answer: B. lack of faith in God

Correct Answer: C. his imminent departure

Explanation

a) After the Sabbath, towards dawn on the first day of the week, Marry Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb to anoint Jesus with spices. There was an earthquake, as an angel rolled away the stone covering the tomb and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning. For fear of him, the guards trembled and froze up like dead men. The women were wondering who would roll away the stone for them, but when they looked up, they saw that it had been rolled away already. When they entered, they saw a young man in dazzling white who told them not to be amazed for he knew they were looking for the crucified Jesus. "He has risen, he is not here ,see the place where they had laid him. Go and tell Peter and the others that he had gone to Galilee ahead of them they should go there to meet him. They fled from the tomb with fear and joy to inform his disciples, but, the disciples disbelieved them. On their way, Jesus met them and hailed them. Jesus asked them not to be afraid but to go and tell his disciples to meet him in Galilee.

(b) Significance of the Resurrection to the Christian Faith are:

(i) The resurrection of Jesus is central to Christian belief. To christians, the resurrection is an assurance of Christ's victory over sin and death.

(ii) Christ's resurrection day became for christians the day of the Lord, the day of Salvation. Hence, the shift away from the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) to the christian's first day of the week, Sunday — a day of devotion to God; the most memorable day.

(iii) At baptisrri, christians die to sin, but with Christ's resurrection, christians rise in faith with Christ.

(iv) Death is not the end of life; it is a transition to a new phase of life, eternal.

Correct Answer: D. temptation of Jesus

Correct Answer: D. Gopher wood

Correct Answer: C. during the discussion that followed the request of the sons of Zebedee

Correct Answer: B. surprise him

Correct Answer: C) has eternal value

Explanation

The question is asking which of the options best describes why love is considered supreme among the spiritual gifts. The options are: A) facilitates development, B) gives room for friendship, C) has eternal value (which is correct), and D) promotes understanding.

Love is considered supreme among the spiritual gifts because it has eternal value. This means that love is not temporary and will last forever. Love is an important aspect of Christianity because it is seen as the foundation of all relationships, including the relationship between God and humans.

While the other options listed may be important, they do not fully capture why love is considered supreme. Love goes beyond just facilitating development, giving room for friendship, or promoting understanding. Love has a deeper meaning and significance that surpasses these other qualities.

In summary, love is considered supreme among the spiritual gifts because it has eternal value. For more information on spiritual gifts and their importance in Christianity, please see the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.