Correct Answer: D) The kingdom was torn from him and given to his servant

Explanation

King Solomon was known for his wisdom but towards the end of his reign, he made some unwise decisions that displeased God. The question asks about the punishment that God gave him for these unwise policies.

Option A suggests that God empowered Jeroboam to conquer Solomon as punishment. This is not the correct answer.

Option B suggests that God caused Rezon to demolish the high place which Solomon built. This is also not the correct answer.

Option C suggests that God raised up Hadad, the Edomite, as an adversary against Solomon. This is not the correct answer either.

Option D is the correct answer. God punished Solomon by tearing the kingdom from him and giving it to his servant. This is recorded in 1 Kings 11:11-13.

It is important to note that even though Solomon made unwise decisions, God still loved him. In fact, God appeared to Solomon twice and had a special relationship with him. However, there were consequences for Solomon's actions.

This question is an example of how God can punish his children when they disobey him. It shows the importance of making wise decisions and obeying God's commands.

Explanation

(a)What did Jesus teach about Himself as the True Vine?: John 15:1-11:

(i) Jesus said, "I am the true Vine and environment. my Father is the Vinedresser".

(ii) "Every branch that is fruitless, He takes away!

(iii) "Every branch that is fruitful, He prunes - to make it more fruitful".

(iv) "You are already clean by the word spoken to you".

(v) Abide in me and I in you".

(vi) "The branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine.

(vii) So you cannot bear fruit unless you abide in me.

(viii) "If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers".

(ix) "If you abide me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will and it shall be done for you".

(x) By this my father is glorified if you bear much fruit and prove to be my disciples.

(xi) "As the Father has loved me so have I loved you, rem in my love".

(xii) "These things I have spoken to you that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be full".

b) Three ways in which the teaching is significant to Christians:

(i) The Vine is the symbol of the relations) between Christ and believers

(ii) The Christian is called to be fruitful.

(iii) Unfruitfulness displeases the Lo

(iv) Close fellowship with the Lord makes fruitfulness possible.

(v) God's word enables us to abide in Him

(vi) God wants our Christian life to be fruitful and joyful always.

Correct Answer: D. flesh

Explanation

(a) Paul admonishes everybody to subject themselves to the governing authorities, for God Himself permits all authorities. He asserts that those that exist are either authorized or permitted by God to operate. Therefore, anybody who resists the authorities is resisting God and will incure this judgement, for leaders are not appointed to be a terror to good conduct but to bad conduct. If any one is to avoid being afraid of authorities, he must do what is good and right, then he will receive approval from the authority for he is God's servant for His goal. However, if one does wrong, then one will be afraid, for the authority does not wield the sword in vain. He is the servant of God to execute God's wrath on the wrong doer. Therefore, every one must be subject to civil authority to avoid God's wrath. For the sake of conscience, they should pay respect to whom it is due and honour to whom honour is due.

(b) To help authorities maintain law and order in schools, the following steps must be taken into consideration:

(i) Obeying all laws and regulations of the school;

(ii)Applying oneself fully to school work, studies and games including extra-curricula activities;

(iii) Paying of fees as and when due;

(iv) Being regular and punctual at all times;

(v)Avoiding cult activities;

(vi)Avoiding all forms of cheating, examination malpractices and stealing/pilferings;

(vii) Being neat and tidy (in body and soul).

Correct Answer: D. Joab

Correct Answer: D. Damascus

Correct Answer: C. Four

Correct Answer: A. The guards were scared and fled

Correct Answer: C. They believed Jesus was claiming to be the Messiah

Correct Answer: A. Matthew

Explanation

The statement about the earth shaking and the rocks splitting after Jesus was crucified is found in the Gospel of Matthew. Specifically, Matthew 27:51 describes these natural phenomena occurring at the moment of Jesus' death on the cross.