Correct Answer: B) parents would serve him

Explanation

This question is about Joseph and his second dream. In the Bible, Joseph was one of Jacob's twelve sons and was favored by his father. One night, Joseph had a dream where he and his brothers were binding sheaves in the field, and his brothers' sheaves bowed down to his sheaf. Joseph told his brothers about the dream, and they hated him because it seemed like he was saying he would rule over them. Later, Joseph had a second dream where the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to him.

The question asks why Joseph's father rebuked him for his second dream. The correct answer is Option B: parents would serve him. This is because Joseph's father, Jacob, was one of the stars in Joseph's dream, and it was interpreted to mean that even his parents would bow down to him. This made Jacob angry and he rebuked Joseph for seeming to suggest that he would have authority over his parents.

It's important to note that dreams were believed to have significance in Biblical times and were often interpreted as messages from God. In Joseph's case, his dreams were seen as prophetic and foreshadowed his rise to power in Egypt.

To learn more about this story, you can read about Joseph in the book of Genesis in the Bible.

Correct Answer: B. dead physically

Explanation

(A) AMOS ENCOUNTER WITH AMAZIAH THE PRIEST (AMOS 7:10-17)

i. Amos was a shepherd and also a dresser of sycamore trees, while Amaziah was a priest at Bethel, the centre of Israel's apostate religion.

ii. Amos denounced the social and religious malpractices of the Israelites of his day.

iii. He also preached at the king's sanctuary that Jeroboam II would die by the sword.

iv. This statement infuriated Amaziah the priest in-charge of the temple at Bethel.

v. Amaziah reported Amos to the king, accusing him of treason.

vi. Since the temple belonged to the king and not God Amos was forbidden to speak against the king there.

vii. Amaziah commanded Amos to return to Judah to prophesy and earn his living there.

viii. tie called Amos a "seer" a prophet that was consulted for the discovery of lost articles for a fee.

ix. Amos denied being a paid prophet lathe service of the king nor was he a member of the professional prophets.

x. He said no one had engaged him to pronounce judgment on Jeroboam and Israel.

xi. He was only a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees, and the Lord took him from following the flock in order to prophesy to Israel.

xii. According to Amos, no authority could stop him from delivering his message.

xiii. Amos then cursed Amaziah for trying to turn him away from God's command.

xiv. He indicated that Amaziah's wife would be a prostitute and his children killed.

xv. Furthermore, Amaziah's. land and property, would be divided among the people.

xvi. Israel would go into exile.

xvii. Finally, Amaziah would die in a foreign land.

(B) Three Practices that Need to be Condemned

i. Fake/Superficial worship and sacrifice! Occultism/Ancestral practices.

ii. Ethnicity! Corruption! Injustice! Bribery Partiality.

iii. Disrespect of the Sabbath/vows/False swearing.

iv. Commercial preachers in vehicles and churches/Market places.

v. Poor environment practices.

vi. Festal virgins/Confinement of females to shrines.

vii. Widowhood rites.

viii. Display of wealth during harvest.

ix. Female genital mutilation (FGM).

x. Oppression of the poor/ uncaring attitude/ child abuse.

xi. Sexual immorality/Homosexuality.

Correct Answer: C) love for His disciples

Explanation

In the book of Luke, there is a story about the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. During this meal, Jesus revealed something important to his disciples. The question is asking what Jesus revealed to them.

Looking at the options given, Option A says Jesus revealed his resurrection, Option B says he revealed his imminent sufferings, Option C says he revealed his love for his disciples, and Option D says he revealed his ascension.

Out of these options, the correct answer is Option C, which says Jesus revealed his love for his disciples. This shows that Jesus cared deeply for his followers and wanted them to know how much he loved them.

It is important to study the stories of Jesus and his teachings to better understand his message of love, forgiveness, and compassion.

Correct Answer: C. at the gate called beautiful

Correct Answer: C. twelve apostles of Jesus

Correct Answer: B. seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness

Correct Answer: B. No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God

Explanation

(A) HOSEA'S MARRIAGE TO GOMER. (HOSEA 1; 2; 3)

(i) God instructed Hosea to take for a wife a woman of harlotry.

(ii) This was to demostrate how Israel has forsaken the Lord and engaged in idolatry.

(iii) He took Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, who gave birth to three children.

(iv) The first child, a son, was named Jezreel.

(v) The name implied that God would punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel and would put an end to the kingdom of Israel.

(vi) Gomer's second born was a female whom she named "Not Pitied" ) "Not Pitied" means God would no longer pity the house of Israel.

(vii) The third born was named "Not my people" because Israel was no longer the people of God nor was God their God.

(ix) After the birth of these children, Gomer abandoned Hosea and ran after other lovers/she became a temple prostitute.

(x) Hosea, out of love, implored Corner to come back but she refused.

(xi) He sent his children to plead with her to return, but to no avail. .

(xii) Gomer was influenced by the worldly things she was getting from her lovers.

(xiii) Despite Comer's unfaithfulness and Hosea's disappointments, Hosea still loved her.

(xiv) Hosea's marital experience and love for his wife was a demonstration of God's love for Israel.

(B) THREE FACTORS ENSURING STABLE MARRIAGE.

(i) Effective communication/quality time with each other.

(ii) Mutual love, trust and respect/understanding

(iii) Economic security.

(iv) Sharing responsibility

(v) Prudent use of financial resources.

(vi) Sexual compatibility.

(vii) Spirit of forgiveness, no matter the circumstances.

(viii) Endurance/Patience/courage to withstand family problems/friends

(ix) Faithfulness/commitment.

(x) Praying together/Intercession to restore broken relationships.

(xi) Tolerance in marriage.

Correct Answer: C. devoured its inhabitants