Correct Answer: C. obedient to those in authority

Explanation

(a) After Philip had completed his work in Samaria, the angel of the Lord directed him towards Gaza. There, he met an Ethiopian Eunuch returning home after worshipping in Jerusalem. The spirit of God directed Philip to join the Eunuch in his chariot and Philip heard the Eunuch reading from Isaiah. He asked him whether he understood the passage but the Eunuch answered that he could not, except somebody put him through. He, therefore, invited Philip into his chariot. The passage was about the sheep being led to the slaughter. He asked Philip whom the prophet was referring to: himself or to somebody else. Philip started from this passage and developed it to preach the good news of Jesus to him. When they came to a body of water, the Eunuch asked him what could prevent his baptism. They went down into the water and Philip baptized him. Thereafter, the spirit of the Lord caught up Philip and the Eunuch saw him no more. He went on his way rejoicing.

(b) Philip's preaching of the Gospel message to the Ethiopian Eunuch is significant in many ways:

(i) He took the Gospel beyond Jerusalem and Judea, through Samaria and into Gentile territory and beyond.

(ii) The Holy Spirit received on the Day of Pentecost was active in the Church; Philip's activities bore eloquent testimony to this.

(iii) The Ethiopian Eunuch, as the first African' convert to Christianity, probably initiated further evangelization into Africa.

(iv) It shows the need for divine inspiration in understanding and interpreting the scripture.

(v) Preachers and ministers of God should help in interpreting the word.

(vi) All christians are obliged to evangelize.

Explanation

(A) REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD REMAIN LOYAL TO THEIR MASTERS IN ALL SITUATIONS — (1 PETER 2:18-25)

i. Christians should be law-abiding and have respect for constituted authorities.

ii. Christians should discharge their civic duties and responsibilities promptly to all men/masters even if they were gentle or harsh towards them.

iii. Peter taught that a good Christian should submit himself and respect every human institution, including the authorities of the state, e.g. Governors, etc.

iv. For it is God who appointed kings to punish wrongdoers and to reward those who do good.

v. He stressed that the Christians' good behaviour would put to shame the ignorance of foolish men.

vi. As men who have been liberated from the curse of the law, a good Christian citizen should live as a freeman without using his freedom as a pretext for evil.

vii. But rather, he should live as an obedient servant of God.

viii. Besides, he should respect every man and love the brotherhood of believers.

ix. Furthermore, he should fear God and honour the king and rulers.

x. Peter cited the case of the unjust suffering of Christ as an example worthy of emulation / He was sinless yet without retaliation

x. Jesus did not threaten his persecutors but trusted in God who would give the right judgment at the end.

xii. Jesus died for our sins and by His wounds, we are healed.

xiii. According to James, we were straying like sheep but Jesus our shepherd showed us the way.

xiv. Christian servants should therefore follow the good example of Jesus in all things.

(B) VIRTUES WORTHY OF PRACTICE BY CHRISTIANS

i. Patience.

ii. Obedience.

iii. Endurance.

iv. Love/Kindness.

v. Faithfulness.

vi. Respect/Fear of God.

vii. Perseverance.

viii. Forgiveness

ix. Honesty/Sincerity/Integrity/Truthfulness.

x. Patriotism/Loyalty.

xi. Humility.

xii. Righteousness/Holiness/Purity.

xiii. Pervert/Persistent prayer.

xiv. Chastity.

Correct Answer: C. suddenly and unexpectedly

Correct Answer: A. He was sorrowful and troubled

Correct Answer: A. it was the King's sanctuary

Correct Answer: D. Shechem

Correct Answer: A. God offered for David's sake, the punishment due to him

Correct Answer: D. many Jewish souls joined christianity

Correct Answer: A. Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.