Correct Answer: B. punish the people of Judah and their leaders for their sins

Explanation

(a) Paul appealed to the Philippians to live a life worthy of the gospel (of Christ) which makes for good relationship among Christians. Such a life is built on love, affection and sympathy for one another. Christians should, therefore, not do anything out of selfishness or conceit, but, in humility they should count others better than themselves. Nobody should look only for his own selfish interests, but, everybody should also be concerned with others' interest. They should always have the nature of Christ in mind who, though was divine, did not count equality with God but he emptied himself and took the form of a servant so that he was born in human likeness, humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. This is a thing to be emulated by Christians. As a result of Christ's humility, God richly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above all other names; that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven, and on earth, every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord to the glory of God.

(b) Christian manifestation of spirit of humility is as follows:

(i) A Christian should not be proud but humble. He should ask for what he could do for the church of God rather than what he could gain thereby.

(ii) With the hope of salvation as a motivation, a Christian should be a doer of the word and not a hearer only.

(iii) A Christian should preach the word of God and thereby make converts into the kingdom of God.

Correct Answer: C. Uzzah

Correct Answer: B) whole house of Israel

Explanation

In the book of Ezekiel in the Bible, the prophet Ezekiel speaks about dry bones in a vision he had. In this vision, Ezekiel is taken to a valley that is full of bones, which represent the whole house of Israel. The bones are described as being very dry, which means that they have been there for a long time and are lifeless.

God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones, telling them to hear the word of the Lord. As Ezekiel speaks, the bones begin to come together and are covered with flesh and skin. Then, God breathes life into the bodies and they come to life, standing on their feet as a vast army.

Therefore, the correct option is B: whole house of Israel. The dry bones mentioned by Prophet Ezekiel in the statement refer to the whole house of Israel who had lost hope and were lifeless. Through this vision, God shows Ezekiel that He has the power to restore life to what was once dead.

Correct Answer: D) Tabitha(Dorcas)

Explanation

In the Bible, there are instances where people were raised from the dead. The question is asking which person was raised from the dead at Joppa. The options given are Lydia, Rhoda, Mary Magdalene, and Tabitha (Dorcas). To answer the question, we need to know the story behind it.

In Acts 9:36-43, we read about Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, who was a disciple in Joppa. She fell ill and died, and her body was prepared for burial. The disciples in Joppa heard that Peter was nearby and sent for him to come quickly. When Peter arrived, he went into the room where Tabitha's body was kept and prayed over her. Then, he said, Tabitha, get up. Miraculously, she came back to life, and Peter presented her to the other believers who were filled with joy and amazement.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option D, Tabitha (Dorcas). She was the one who was raised from the dead at Joppa by Peter through the power of God.

Correct Answer: D. Stephen

Explanation

(a) After Shaphan had read the contents of the Book of the Law to king Josiah, the king rent his cloths as a measure of his sadness over the long neglect of the book. He then sent emissaries to enquire of the Lord for him and for all Israel, concerning the words of the book, adding that the wrath of God was great against them because their fathers had not obeyed the words of the book. After hearing from the prophetess, Josiah gathered everybody to Jerusalem (men and women, the old and the young) and the book was read to the hearing of all. The king and the people made a covenant to walk after the Lord and to keep His commandments, thereafter.

(b) Reforms:

(i) All vessels made for Baal which were found in the temple were burnt (outside Jerusalem).

(ii) He deposed all the idolatrous priests of Judah and defiled their high places.

(iii) He destroyed the Asherah found in the temple.

(iv) He broke down the houses of the male cult prostitutes.

(v) He pulled down and broke, in pieces, all the images dedicated to the sun-god by his fathers (Ahaz and Manasseh).

(vi) He went up to Bethel (in Northern Israel) and destroyed the altar set up there by Jeroboam, the son of Nebat.

(vii) He slew the false priests of Bethel and burnt their bones and their altars.

(viii) He re-enacted the Passover in Israel and unified the date of its observance throughout the entire territory of his father, David. (ix) He put away all wizards and mediums.

Correct Answer: B. to avoid Gd's wrath

Correct Answer: C. Cleopas

Correct Answer: C. They declared a fast and put on sack clothes