Correct Answer: C. the followership of Jesus demands total surrender and committment

Correct Answer: C. the final Judgement of God

Correct Answer: D. Stephen

Correct Answer: B. the Ammonites

Explanation

(a) When Paul was preaching the gospel of God to the people of Thessalonica, the Philippians sent him money for his needs on two occasions. This, the Philippians did to reduce his suffering in prison. Paul wrote through Epaphroditus to commend them for their kind gesture. He expressed his gratitude for the aid sent by the Philippians and for their concern for him. Paul in his own way appealed to Christians to give generously as the people of Macedonia did. He showed his appreciation for what the Philippians did by writing to thank them. He also made us to understand that every person would be rewarded according to his manner of giving and that God always help those who give generously.

(b) Situations when a Christian should give are:

(i) When a neighbour is in need

(ii) He should give when he is not expecting anything in return.

(iii) A Christian should donate generously to the development of the society, e.g. during building of schools, hospitals, town halls, churches, etc.

(iv) A Christian should visit motherless homes and give them gifts.

Explanation

(a) 2Kings 24:10 17; 25:1 — 17:

(i) As King Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem, King Jehoiachin surrendered his administration to him.

(ii) The King of Babylon carried away all the treasures in the King's house.

(iii) All the vessels of gold in the temple were destroyed.

(iv) Able bodied people of Jerusalem (i.e. the princes, mighty men of valour and thousands of captives) were carried away.

(v) He carried away King Jehoiachin and his household to Babylon.

(vi) He left behind the poorest of the land.

(vii) He appointed Mattaniah King and renamed him Zedekiah.

(viii) Zedekiah rebelled against Babylon and this led to another round of siege on the city this eventually brought famine.

(ix) Zedekiah, who escaped, was overtaken and arrested.

(x) He was brought to the King of Babylon where his two sons were killed in his presence.

(xi) Nebuzaradan came to set the house of the Lord on fire, including the king's house and other houses in Jerusalem.

(xii) The army of the Chaldeans led by the captain of the guard broke down walls around Jerusalem and carried captives to Babylon.

(xiii) Some of the people left in the land were vinedressers and ploughmen.

(xiv) Some precious material (i.e. pillars of bronze, the stands and bronze sea) were destroyed.

(xv) But the pots, shovels, snuffers, dishes, incense, vessels of bronze, fine pan, gold and silver materials were carried away to Babylon.

(b) Four effects of war on a nation:

(i) Bitterness

(ii) Famine

(iii) Distrust

(iv) Enmity

(v) Suspicion

(vi) Calamity

(vii) Loss of life and property

(viii) Poverty

(ix) Disunity/disorderliness/unrest

(x) Underdevelopment

(xi) Death/ destruction of lives

Correct Answer: B. Babylon

Correct Answer: D. marked the call into the messianic ministry

Correct Answer: C) Israel's stubbornness to God

Explanation

The question is asking about the reason for the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. The destruction is said to be a consequence of something, and the options given are Hezekiah's death, Josiah's reforms, Israel's stubbornness to God, and Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon. From the options given, the correct answer is option C, which is Israel's stubbornness to God.

The destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar happened in 587/586 BC. This event marked the end of the southern kingdom of Judah and its capital Jerusalem, which was destroyed, and the temple was burned down. The people of Judah were sent into exile in Babylon, which is known as the Babylonian captivity.

The reason for the destruction of Jerusalem was due to the disobedience of the people of Israel to God. They had turned away from God and refused to obey his laws and commandments. The people had also turned to worship other gods, which angered God and led to their punishment.

Israel had been warned by God through the prophets to turn away from their wicked ways and return to him, but they refused to listen. The prophets warned of the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the people, but their message fell on deaf ears. The destruction of Jerusalem was the consequence of their disobedience to God.

In conclusion, the reason for the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar was due to the disobedience of the people of Israel to God. They had turned away from God and refused to obey his laws and commandments. This led to their punishment and the destruction of their city and temple.

Correct Answer: B. a Roman citizen