WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge Past Questions & Answers - Page 204

1,016.

The King of Nineveh ordered his people to fast and pray to God in order to

A.

Survive the drought imposed on them

B.

Make them victorious over their enemies

C.

Sustain them in their state of affluence

D.

Deliver them from penury and want

E.

Avert the punishment for their sinful life

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,017.

The King of Judah who witnessed the second deportation was

A.

Jehoiachin

B.

Zedekiah

C.

Gedaliah

D.

Jehoikim

E.

Hoshea

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,018.

Inspite of Josiah's religious reforms, God still punished Judah because

A.

His reform did not go far enough

B.

Judah had sold herself to foreign powers

C.

Josiah's reform were limited to Judah alone

D.

Josiah overturned Manasseh's religious policies

E.

The faithlessness of Judah had become unpardonable

Correct answer is E

In the biblical narrative, King Josiah of Judah is credited with implementing significant religious reforms. He sought to eradicate idolatry, restore proper worship of Yahweh, and bring about a return to the laws and commandments of the covenant. Despite these efforts, the prophets in the Bible, particularly in books like Jeremiah, indicate that the people of Judah continued in their disobedience and faithlessness to God.

The idea behind "the faithlessness of Judah had become unpardonable" is that, over time, the people persisted in their sinful behaviour and disregarded the reforms initiated by Josiah. The cumulative effect of their unfaithfulness and persistent disobedience reached a point where divine judgment was deemed necessary. The punishment was not a result of the inadequacy of Josiah's reforms but rather the unrepentant and persistent rebelliousness of the people.

 

1,019.

King Josiah was commended by the Deuteronomic historians because

A.

Wrote a book of the law

B.

Ordered the repair of temple in Jerualem

C.

Defended the King of Assyria against Egyptian attack

D.

Built a new temple in Jerusalem

E.

Directed Shaphan, his secretary to reorganize baalism in Israel

Correct answer is B

King Josiah is primarily known for his religious reforms, which included significant efforts such as repairing the Temple in Jerusalem and reestablishing proper worship practices according to the law of God. These reforms were crucial in bringing about a renewal of religious life and devotion in Judah.

1,020.

Elijah demonstrated the supremacy of God to the people of Israel by

A.

Condemning Ahab for slaying Naboth

B.

Prophesying the death of Ahab

C.

Anointing Jehu as Ahab's successsor

D.

Slaying all the worshippers of baal

E.

Ordering fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.