Explanation

(a) The roles of Joseph of Arimathea and the women in the burial of Jesus:

(i) When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, (named Joseph), who was a disciple of Jesus.

(ii) He was a respected and upright member of the Jewish Council (Sanhedrin) and was looking for the kingdom of God.

(iii) At the trial of Jesus, he was said to be opposed to the action of the Sanhedrin in condemning Jesus.

(iv) After the crucifixion, he went to Pilate in the evening and asked for the body of Jesus.

(v) He took the body, wrapped it in a clean shroud, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn in the rock.

(vi) He rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and departed.

(a) (ii) The Women:

(i) There were also many women there looking on from afar who had followed Jesus from Galilee ministering to him.

(ii) Among them were, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

(iii) There were also many other women who accompanied him to Jerusalem.

(iv) When the body of Jesus was later taken down from the cross and buried in the tomb, the women were around and knew the location of the tomb.

(b) Significance of Joseph's Action:

(i) He was a true friend (a friend in need).

(ii) He made up for the friendship denied Jesus by his enemies.

(iii) It would be sad to allow Jesus' body to be left hanging on the cross till the Sabbath day as if he were a common criminal.

(iv) It would be worse still if it was left till the Passover night when the Paschal lamb was being slain.

(v) He could not allow Jesus' body to be buried in a common burial place meant for criminals.

(vi) As a mark of his faith in Jesus, he had to honour him by burying him in a new grave.

Correct Answer: C. reconstructing Jerusalem walls

Correct Answer: A. God can choose women as leaders

Correct Answer: C. mercy

Correct Answer: B) nemesis

Explanation

The question is asking about the death of Adonibezek in Bezek and what it was a proof of. The options given to choose from are cowardice, nemesis, insanity, and absurdity.

Adonibezek was a Canaanite king who had previously oppressed seventy other kings and had cut off their thumbs and big toes as a way of humiliating them and making them unable to fight in battle. When he was defeated by the Israelite tribes of Judah and Simeon, they cut off his thumbs and big toes just as he had done to the other kings. Adonibezek acknowledged that this was a punishment from God for his own previous actions, saying Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off used to pick up scraps under my table; as I have done, so God has repaid me. (Judges 1:7)

From this story, we can see that the death of Adonibezek in Bezek was a proof of nemesis, which means punishment or retribution for one's past actions. Adonibezek received the same treatment that he had inflicted on others, showing that justice had been served.

Therefore, the correct option is B, nemesis. It is important to note that the story of Adonibezek highlights the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, and that one's actions can have consequences.

Correct Answer: C. show compassion and render help to the needy

Correct Answer: D. prefers steadfast love to sacrifice

Correct Answer: A) they did not faithfully disclose the amount of the proceeds of the land they sold

Explanation

The question is asking about the offence committed by Ananias and Sapphira. Ananias and Sapphira were a married couple who were members of the early Christian community in Jerusalem. According to the Bible, they sold a piece of property but only gave a portion of the proceeds to the apostles, keeping some for themselves.

The correct option is A, which states that they did not faithfully disclose the amount of the proceeds of the land they sold. This means that they lied about the amount of money they received from the sale of their property.

This offence was considered serious because it was a betrayal of the trust of the community and a lie to the Holy Spirit. As a result, both Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead by God.

It is important to note that lying and deceit are considered serious sins in Christianity, and honesty and integrity are highly valued virtues. Christians are called to live a life of truthfulness and to always speak the truth.

In summary, the offence of Ananias and Sapphira was that they lied about the amount of money they received from the sale of their property. This was considered a serious sin in Christianity, and they were both struck dead by God.

Correct Answer: C. Paul had not obtained Philemon's consent

Correct Answer: D. doing the will of God