Explanation

(a) Prayer is a medium of communication between man and God. It is a ritual copied from the prayerful life of Jesus who taught his disciples how to pray. Prayer is the Christian's weapon of defence in life.

(b) There are many types of prayers which include:

(i) Adoration - acknowledgement of Gods greatness.

(ii) Petition — for personal needs

(iii) Dedication — promising to be faithful to God.

(iv) Thanksgiving —for grace received.

(v) Confession of Sins

(vi) Intercessory — for those who cannot pray for themselves.

However, some prayers may not be answered because of reasons such as:

(i) Lack of faith on the part of the person praying.

(ii) Lack of forgiving spirit.

(iii) Repetition of the same words.

(iv) Lack of repentance from personal sins.

(v) Lack of concentration.

(vi) Lack of consistency.

(vii) Asking wrongly- God knows what is the best for His children

Correct Answer: B. '''....man shall not live by bread alone...''

Correct Answer: A. Constant change in Leadership

Correct Answer: C. the shepherds

Explanation

Colossians 3:1-17: (a)

(i) Seeking the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right of God.

(ii) Setting one's mind on things that are above so as to appear with Christ in his glory.

(iii) Putting to death things that are earthly in one's body (i.e. fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness) which is idolatry.

(iv) Putting away anger, wrath, malice, slander, foul talk from one's mouth and lying to one another.

(v) The new nature is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

(vi) No discrimination (i.e Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, freeman) but Christ is all in all.

(vii) As God's chosen ones, Christians are to put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience.

(ix) Forbearing one another; and if offended, there should be immediate forgiveness as the Lord forgives.

(x) Putting on love, peace of Christ rules in one's heart.

(xi) The word of Christ dwells in one richly.

(xii) Teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.

(xiii) Singing psalms and hymns as well as spiritual songs with thankfulness.

(xiv) Saying and doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him.

(b) Four qualities of a genuine Christian: A genuine Christian

(i) is spiritually oriented.

(ii) does not discriminate against people.

(iii) loves all and sundry.

(iv) endures suffering and difficult times.

(v) exhibits the fruits of the spirit.

(vi) is fervent in spirit.

(vii) has a forgiving spirit.

(viii) is not worldly.

(ix) is regenerated.

(x) is obedient to God's commandment.

(xi) gives to the needy.

(xii) should be involved in evangelism.

(xiii) should fellowship with other Christians.

Correct Answer: A. region of darkness and death

Correct Answer: B) rainfall

Explanation

The question is asking about what God did in response to Elijah's prayer after the contest on Mount Carmel. The options are thunder, rainfall, a whirlwind, and a heavy storm. The correct answer is option B, rainfall.

After Elijah had challenged the prophets of Baal and proved that the God of Israel is the true God, he prayed for rain to end the three-year drought in Israel. God answered his prayer by sending a heavy rainfall, ending the drought and bringing fertility to the land. Rainfall is a symbol of God's blessing and provision.

As Christians, we believe in the power of prayer and that God still answers prayers today. Elijah's story teaches us to trust in God and to pray with faith, knowing that He hears us and will answer in His own time and way.

To learn more about this, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.

Correct Answer: B. Anyone who needs your help

Correct Answer: B. Jews

Explanation

(a) Luke 24:13-49

(i) Two men were traveling to Emmaus and were discussing the events that had happened in Jerusalem concerning Jesus' resurrection.

(ii) As they were reasoning together, Jesus joined them but they did not recognize Him.

(iii) Jesus asked them what they were discussing that made them so sad.

(iv) One of them, Cleopas, expressed surprise that Jesus did not know about the recent happenings in Jerusalem.

(v) Jesus asked them what had happened.

(vi) They told him about Jesus, a mighty prophet in deed and word.

(vii) Whom the Chief priests and elder had delivered to be condemned to death and killed him.

(viii) They had hoped that this Jesus would have redeemed Israel and now his body was also reported missing from the tomb (according to the women).

(ix) Some of the disciples had gone to the tomb and confirmed the report of the women.

(x) At this juncture, Jesus rebuked them for unbelief and lack of understanding saying, "was it not necessary that Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"

(xi) Jesus also interpreted to them all the scriptures concerning himself as revealed by the prophets from the time of Moses.

(xii) During the evening meal, Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave them to eat and their eyes opened.

(xiii) As they recognized him, he vanished.

(xiv) The men quickly returned to Jerusalem and told the eleven how Jesus had appeared to them and partook in the evening meal with them.

(b) Two lessons from the encounter:

(i) Christians should show genuine concern for the plight of others.

(ii) Doubts and unbelief can block one's views and understanding of basic truth about God.

(iii) The appearances assure, restore and strengthen believer's faith in the risen Lord.

(iv) The appearances give us the conviction that Christ is alive, so we can preach Christ as a living Jesus.

(v) Table fellowship/Eucharist/ Holy communion/brings unity/intimacy/peace.