Correct Answer: C) omnipotency of God

Explanation

The Shema is an important prayer in Judaism that focuses on the oneness of God. It emphasizes the belief in the unity of God, which means that there is only one God and no other gods exist. This is highlighted in the prayer's opening statement, Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Therefore, option A, which says that the Shema emphasizes the unity of God, is the correct answer to this question.

Option B, which says that the Shema emphasizes the richness of the spirit of God, is incorrect. While the prayer acknowledges God's greatness and power, it does not focus specifically on the richness of the spirit of God.

Option C, which says that the Shema emphasizes the omnipotency of God, is also incorrect. Although the prayer affirms God's power, this is not its primary focus.

Option D, which says that the Shema emphasizes the crucial role of Israel in the world, is also incorrect. While Israel is an important part of Jewish history and tradition, the Shema does not specifically emphasize its role in the world.

In summary, the correct answer to this question is option A, which says that the Shema emphasizes the unity of God.

Correct Answer: C. rebellion

Correct Answer: D. Zerubabel

Correct Answer: B. reminded Him of His promise to Abraham, Isaac and Israel

Correct Answer: B. Rise, take up your pallet , and walk

Correct Answer: A. ridicule from the Philistines

Correct Answer: D. Crying,

Correct Answer: C. the land would be given to his descendents

Explanation

(a) After the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, Pharaoh regretted his action to have allowed them to leave. He re-grouped his soldiers to pursue the Israelites. The Isrealites encamped at Pihahiroth where they were overtaken by the Egyptian soldiers who rode on horses and chariots. When the Israelites saw them, they were afraid and they cried to the Lord for their safety. They said that it would have been better for them to die in the land of Egypt than to die in the wilderness.

Moses strengthened their faith by telling them not to entertain any fear, but to stand firm, for the Lord was with them and would fight for them. " The Egyptians you see today will not be seen again tomorrow", Moses assured his people. He cried to the Lord and he was told to stretch his rod over the sea. The Lord blocked the view and slowed down the movement of the Egyptians by the pillar of cloud which led the Israelites behind them. Moses did as the Lord had commanded him. He stretched his rod over the sea.

A great wind drove back the waters. The people of Israel crossed the sea on dry land. The Egyptians gave the Israelites a hot chase, but the wheel of their chariots could not move. Moses immediately followed the order of God and stretched his rod over the sea and the water returned. The Egyptian soldiers, their horses and chariots, who were already in the middle of the sea were all drowned and they perished. This is how God was victorious over Pharaoh and his army.

(b) Lesson learnt by the Israelites from their Red sea experiences are:

(I) The Israelites learnt that it is good to have faith in the Lord.

(ii) They equally learnt that God is ready to protect His people in the period of need.

(iii) They also learnt that God was very loyal, faithful and kept His promises to His people.

(iv) They also learnt that God punished those who disobey Him and humbled the proud.

Explanation

(a) Luke 10:25 — 37

(i) In response to the question posed by a lawyer, "teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

(ii) Jesus said a man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho and was attacked by robbers.

(iii) They stripped him, beat him and left him and left half-dead.

(iv) A priest passed by, saw the wounded man but did not help him.

(v) A Levite was also passing by, saw the wounded man and left him.

(vi)A certain Samaritan who was on his journey saw the wounded man and had compassion on him.

(vii) He went to him and bound his wounds.

(viii) He put oil and wine into his wounds and placed him on his horse and carried him to an inn.

(ix) Immediately, he made advance payment.

(x) He promised to pay any additional bill when he returned.

(xi) The man took proper care of the wounded man.

(xii) After the story, Jesus asked the lawyer which of the three men was his neighbor?

(xiii) The lawyer responded that it was the man who showed mercy.

(xiv) Jesus asked him to do likewise.

(b) Three ways by which Christians show good neighborliness:

(i) By regarding everyone a fellow human being.

(ii) By helping those in need.

(iii) By not discrimination against others./We should see ourselves as one.

(iv) By showing love to one another.

(v) By showing good neighbourliness. /Bringing wrongdoing to peoples' attention.

(vi) Forgiving those who offend you.

(vii) Sharing what you have with others.

(viii) Consoling others. / Praying for others.