Christian Religious Knowledge 2005 Jamb Examination

In Hosea 2:18, God promised that after making a covenant of peace with Israel, He would abolish the bow, sword, and war from the land so that His people could live securely. The removal of weapons symbolized peace and restoration of harmony under God’s covenant.

This prophecy reflects God’s desire for reconciliation and renewal, emphasizing His role as the ultimate protector of His people.

In Jeremiah 3:6-11, God contrasted Israel and Judah, saying Israel was faithless but Judah was treacherous or false. Though Judah witnessed Israel’s punishment for unfaithfulness, it still pretended loyalty while secretly engaging in idolatry, making its sin worse.

This teaches that hypocrisy in worship is even more dangerous than open unfaithfulness.

Daniel 6:3 states that Daniel excelled above the other presidents and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him. His wisdom, integrity, and faith in God set him apart, earning him favor and responsibility in Babylon.

This highlights how godly character and divine empowerment bring true distinction.

According to 2 Kings 23:21-23, Josiah's reforms culminated in the great Passover celebration in Jerusalem, which had not been observed in such a manner since the days of the judges. The reform restored proper worship of Yahweh.

This event marked a national return to covenant faithfulness under Josiah's leadership.

In Jonah 1:2 and 3:1-4, God declared that Nineveh would be destroyed because its wickedness had risen before Him. Their violence, corruption, and sin had provoked God’s judgment.

However, when the people later repented at Jonah’s preaching, God spared the city, showing His mercy toward the repentant.

In Ezekiel 2:5, God told Ezekiel that regardless of whether the people listened, they would know a prophet had been among them. This was to affirm his divine mandate even in the face of Israel’s stubbornness.

In Amos 7:10, Amaziah accused Amos of conspiracy against Jeroboam because of Amos’s prophecies of judgment. He saw Amos’s message as a political threat to the stability of the kingdom.

Exodus 4:10 records that Moses told God he was not eloquent and was slow of speech and tongue. This reflected his insecurity about speaking before Pharaoh. God responded by appointing Aaron as his spokesman.

In Genesis 22:14, Abraham named the place Jehovah Jireh, meaning “The LORD will provide,” after God provided a ram in place of Isaac. The name commemorates God’s faithfulness as provider.

According to 2 Samuel 12:18, David’s servants were afraid to tell him of the child’s death, thinking he might harm himself since he had been fasting and mourning intensely while the child was still alive.