Correct Answer: C. Joel and Abijah

Correct Answer: C. John

Explanation

The statement, Before Abraham was, I am is found in the Gospel of John, specifically John 8:58. Here, Jesus is declaring His eternal existence and His identity as God. The phrase 'I am' is a direct reference to God's name in Exodus 3:14, where God revealed Himself to Moses as 'I AM WHO I AM'.

Correct Answer: D) steal, kill and destroy

Explanation

This question is asking about how the thief is described by Jesus. According to the options provided, we are to choose the correct order of the three things that the thief comes to do. The options are:

Option A: destroy, kill and steal

Option B: destroy, steal and kill

Option C: kill, destroy and steal

Option D: steal, kill and destroy (Correct)

The correct answer is option D, which states that the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy. This description was given by Jesus in John 10:10.

It is important to note that Jesus was using this analogy to describe the work of the devil, who comes to steal, kill, and destroy human lives. This means that the devil is always seeking to harm people and destroy their lives.

As Christians, we should be aware of this and be vigilant so that we do not fall into the devil's traps. We should also put on the whole armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18, to protect ourselves from the devil's attacks.

In summary, the correct order of the three things that the thief comes to do, as described by Jesus, is to steal, kill, and destroy. This is a metaphor for the work of the devil, who seeks to harm people and destroy their lives. As Christians, we should be aware of this and be prepared to protect ourselves from the devil's attacks.

Correct Answer: C. the priests, leaders and men of Israel

Correct Answer: A. forgetting the young Hebrew who interpreted his dream correctly while in prison

Explanation

(a)According to St. Luke's account, Angel Gabriel visited the virgin, Mary, who was betrothed to Joseph in Nazareth. The angel hailed (greeted) Mary as the favoured one and told her that the Lord was with her. Mary was troubled in mind because she did not quite understand that manner of greeting. The angel asked her not to be afraid, but told her that she would conceive in her womb and bear a son to be called Jesus — The son of the Most High. The Lord God would give him the throne of David and he would reign forever. Mary asked the angel how it would happen for she had no husband. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and the power of the most High would overshadow her, hence the child would be called Holy, the son of God. He confirmed to Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth had also conceived a son in her old age. She was then six months' pregnant. Though she had been barren before then, with God, nothing was impossible. Mary said that she was God's handmaid and wished the angel's words be fulfilled as prophesied.

(b) The Luke account differs from that of Matthew in some ways:

(i) In Matthew, an angel did not visit Mary, it was Joseph who saw an angel in a dream. The angel is not named.

(ii) Matthew alone mentions Joseph's earlier intent to divorce Mary when she was found to be pregnant. There was no such information in Luke's account.

(iii) Angel Gabriel spoke to Mary in St. Luke and she obeyed the word of God with faith.

(iv) In Matthew, there was no reference to Elizabeth as in Luke.

Correct Answer: C. become his enemy

Explanation

(a)Gen.17: 1 - 21:

(i) At the age of 99,God appeared to Abram and asked him to walk before him and be blameless.

(ii) God promised to multiply him exceedingly.

(iii) Abram was to be the father of a multitude of nations.

(iv) His name was changed from Abram to Abraham.

(v) He would be made exceedingly fruitful.

(vi) Nations and kings would come from him

(vii) The covenant will be established between God and Abraham, between God and his descendants through their generations.

(viii) God promised to remain his God and that of his descendants for ever.

(ix) All the land of Canaan would be given to Abraham and his descendants.

(x) Every male in his house should be circumcised on the eight day (he who is not circumcised would be cut off)

(xi) The name of the wife Sarai was changed to Sarah (Mother of Nations)

(xii) Sarah would be blessed with a son, Isaac.

(xiii) Kings would come out from Sarah.

(b) Three reasons for covenant relationship

(i) For protection against enemies.

(ii) To prevent infidelity / establish trust.

(iii) To effect success in undertakings

(iv) To wield influence.

(v) To satisfy the demand of culture.

(vi) To establish a relationship /friendship.

(vii) To establish unity.

Correct Answer: B. trouble and shame

Correct Answer: C. show that no one is above temptation