Correct Answer: C. Sin

Explanation

(A) THE EFFECTS OF THE BEHAVIOR OF ELI'S CHILDREN (I SAM. 2 : 12-36, 3:2- 18; 4: 10-22)

(i) Eli, a priest of Shiloh had two sons, namely Hophni and Phinehas.

(ii) Hophni and Phinehas treated the Lord's sacrifice with contempt

(iii) They took raw meat instead of boiled meat.

(iv) They also took a greater portion of the meat than they were supposed to take.

(v) Eli's sons had affair with women at the entrance of the tent where the Ark of God was kept.

(vi) Eli failed to stop his children from their sinful acts inspite of Persistent warnings.

(vii) A man of God was sent to Eli to warn him about the children's behavior and its consequences.

(viii) God told Samuel in a vision to pronounce wrath/doom on Eli and his household.

(ix) When Eli was told, he said "it is the Lord let Him do what seems good to Him".

(x) God sent the Philistines to fight Israel and Israel was defeated by Philistia.

(xi) About three thousand Israelites died in the war.

(xii) The Ark of covenant was also captured by the Philistines.

(xiii) The two sons of Eli were also killed.

(xiv) Eli died when he heard that his two sons were dead and the Ark was also captured.

(xv) When Phinehas' wife who was pregnant heard of the dead of her husband and the father-in-law, she gave birth prematurely and later died.

(xvi) The child was called "Ichabod" meaning, the glory has departed from Israel.

(xvii) The priestly position of Eli's family was taken away, and given to Samuel

(B) TWO LESSONS PARENTS CAN LEARN:

(i) Parents should inculcate into their children the fear of God. E.g. bible studies etc.

(ii) Parents should train children to acquire good moral values/ they should be role models.

(iii) Disobedience to Lord's commandments leads to severe punishment.

(vi) Parents should be stern on children who go astray or wayward/they should not be afraid to reprimand their children.

(v) They should take interest in the affairs of their children E.g. relationship pastimes, hobbies, education and aspirations.

(vi) They should reward and encourage good behavior.

(vii) Parents should be good friends of their wards.

Correct Answer: D. their reward of eternal life is assured

Correct Answer: A. great confession by Peter

Correct Answer: D. Luke

Correct Answer: C) God would gather him to his grave in peace

Explanation

The question is asking about the pronouncement of God on Josiah for being penitent. Penitent means feeling sorry for doing something wrong and wanting to make it right. The options given are A, B, C, and D.

Option A states that God would support Josiah to repair the Temple. The Temple is the holy place where Jews went to worship God. Option B says that Josiah would conquer all his enemies. Option D says that Josiah would have a peaceful reign.

The correct answer is Option C, which says that God would gather Josiah to his grave in peace. This means that Josiah would die peacefully and be buried with honor.

This pronouncement was made because Josiah had shown true repentance and turned back to God. He had destroyed all the idols and places of worship for other gods and rededicated the Temple to God. Therefore, God was pleased with Josiah and promised him a peaceful death.

It is important to always repent and turn back to God when we do something wrong. God is always willing to forgive us if we ask sincerely and turn away from our sins.

Correct Answer: C. Spies gave adverse report

Correct Answer: A. be written in the hearts of the people

Correct Answer: D. greed

Correct Answer: B) The person would be ashamed

Explanation

This question is asking about what Paul thought would happen to someone who refused to obey what he wrote in his second letter to the Christians in Thessalonians. The options are A) the person would be encouraged, B) the person would be ashamed (which is correct), C) the person would be disturbed, and D) the person would repent.

In his second letter to the Christians in Thessalonians, Paul was admonishing them to have nothing to do with anyone who refused to obey what he wrote in the letter. This means that Paul believed that those who refused to obey his writing should be avoided by the Thessalonians.

Regarding what would happen to the person who refused to obey Paul's writing, Paul believed that the person would be ashamed. This means that the person would feel guilty or embarrassed for not obeying Paul's writing.

It is important to note that Paul's admonition to the Thessalonians was meant to maintain discipline among the members of the Church. This discipline was necessary for the growth and development of the Church.

In summary, Paul believed that those who refused to obey his writing should be avoided by the Thessalonians and that the person who refused to obey would be ashamed. This was done to maintain discipline among the members of the Church for its growth and development.