Correct Answer: D. Tarsus

Explanation

Moses selected twelve spies to spy out the land of Canaan. Joshua, son of Nun was one of them. They were instructed to find out whether they would be able to conquer it or not. When the spies came back, there was disparity in the report because there was division among them. The majority report presented by ten of the spies dismayed the people and they wished they could go back to Egypt instead of being consumed by the giants in the land of Canaan. Joshua and Caleb presented the minority report. Their report was a favourable one, although the people did not believe in it. In their report, they said that the land which they had spied out was a very good land. If the Lord delighted in them, they would be in the land which they said flew with milk and honey.

Joshua warned them not to rebel against the Lord. He disabused their minds and cautioned them not to fear the people of the land. He strengthened their courage that the canaanites would be like food to them if God was with them. God commanded Moses to appoint Joshua as his (Moses) successor because Joshua was valiant and charismatic. He possessed all what a man requires to be a good leader. He feared and trusted God. This was shown in the report he presented. Moses ordained him by laying his hand upon him.

(b) Four lessons that could be learnt by the church leaders from the story are:

(i) Many of our church leaders today fear certain people in the church probably because of their riches and wealth. Joshua did not fear the people. He reported the situation of things as they were. The church leaders of today should say what they see without fear or favour.

(ii) The church leaders of today should fear God and trust in Him. God is the over-all controller of the universe.

(iii) The church leaders should copy the outstanding qualities possesed by Joshua for the role he played among the twelve spies.

(iv) The church leaders should not think of what people would say, no matter the situation, even at the point of death.

Correct Answer: A. Faith

Correct Answer: D. Epaphroditus

Correct Answer: D. Of David ho had been faithful to the Lord

Correct Answer: A. A new life in Christ

Correct Answer: D. Forgiveness

Correct Answer: A. Keep awake and be sober

Correct Answer: D. Denied Lazarus of crumbs from his table

Explanation

(a) When Paul was preaching the gospel of God to the people of Thessalonica, the Philippians sent him money for his needs on two occasions. This, the Philippians did to reduce his suffering in prison. Paul wrote through Epaphroditus to commend them for their kind gesture. He expressed his gratitude for the aid sent by the Philippians and for their concern for him. Paul in his own way appealed to Christians to give generously as the people of Macedonia did. He showed his appreciation for what the Philippians did by writing to thank them. He also made us to understand that every person would be rewarded according to his manner of giving and that God always help those who give generously.

(b) Situations when a Christian should give are:

(i) When a neighbour is in need

(ii) He should give when he is not expecting anything in return.

(iii) A Christian should donate generously to the development of the society, e.g. during building of schools, hospitals, town halls, churches, etc.

(iv) A Christian should visit motherless homes and give them gifts.