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WAEC Christian Religious Studies Essay 2025
Number 1
(1a)
King Hiram’s Role towards the Building of the Temple (1 Kings 5: 1 – 12):
(i) King Hiram of Tyre was a friend of David .
(ii) He sent congratulatory message to Solomon upon hearing of Solomon’s succession to David.
(iii) Solomon in. turn sent word to Hiram about David’s unsuccessful attempts to build the temple because of wars that faced him.
(iv) David’s initiatives included the acquisition of the land for the site and arrangements for the supply of timber from Phoenicia.
(v) Solomon decided to build the temple in fulfillment of his father’s aspirations.
(vi) Thus Solomon, after introducing himself to Hiram, had a treaty of friendship made to forge peace and unity.
(vii) Solomon then made a request for the sale of cedar and cypress wood to him by Hiram.
(viii) He further requested that the servants of the king of Tyre work together with his servants as he was prepared to pay them.
(ix) Hiram agreed and decided to have his servants cut the woods into rafts and get them for shipping down the Mediterranean sea to Lebanon.
(x) And when this was done, Solomon was to pay by supplying food for the king’s household.
(xi) Thus Hiram supplied Solomon with all the timber of cedars and cypress wood desired while Solomon gave Hiram wheat and oil.
(xii) The building of the temple provided a proper religious centre for the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
(1b)
(i) promotes love and peace.
(ii) provides support for one another in times of need/mutual co-operation.
(iii) encourages shared responsibility/teaming up to do things.
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Number 2
(2a)
THE SUPREMACY OF GOD ON MOUNT CARMEL (I KINGS 18:17 -46)
i. King Ahab allowed Jezebel, his wife to introduce the worship of Baa! and Asherah in Israel.
ii. God’s anger was provoked He therefore sent Elijah, the prophet, to pronounce drought famine on the land.
iii. Ahab then accused Elijah of being the cause of the drought in Israel,
iv. Elijah also blamed Ahab for allowing the worship of Baal in Israel which made people forsake God.
v. Elijah, therefore, requested for the contest on Mount Carmel to determine who was supreme in Israel, Yahweh or Baa!?
vi, Elijah asked Baal prophets to sacrifice a bull on an altar and call on Baal to send fire to consume the sacrifice.
vii Similarly, Elijah would also sacrifice a bull on an altar and ask God to send fire to consume it.
viii According o Elijah, the God who answered by fire would be the true God of Israel.
ix. The Baal prophets took their turn first, but they could not send down tire.
x. They even cut themselves with knives and lances without, any effect,
xi. Elijah then mocked them, saying their god may be on a journey or asleep.
xii. Elijah took his turn, built an altar with twelve stones, and requested that trenches be made around the altar and water poured into them.
xiii.. Elijah offered a simple prayer and immediately God sent down fire to consume the sacrifice.
xiv. The people declared, “The Lord, He is God, the Lord He is God”.
xv. The supremacy of God of Israel was thus established.
xvi. Elijah had the Bea! prophets, slain at the Brook Kishon.
xvii. After the contest God was shown to: be greater than Baal.
xviii. Soon, there was raining Israel, thus ending the drought.
(2b)
(i)Members of the church should avoid sin and lead exemplary lives/doers of the word.
(ii)They must witness about Christ through revivals, crusades etc.
(iii)Members of the church should, not compromise with sinners/sinners must be condemned.
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Number 5
(5a)
i. On the first day of the week/ the evening of the resurrection, Cleopas and one other disciple were going to Emmaus discussing the most current event in Jerusalem, i.e the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
ii. Jesus drew near and walked with them, and joined the conversation
iii. They could not recognize him and were surprised when he asked them what they were discussing
iv. They asked him whether he was the only stranger around, unaware of the most current happening.
v. He asked them what it was. They answered, it concerned Jesus. a great prophet that was mighty in words and deeds;
vi And how the Jewish council had delivered him to be condemned to death
vii, He was the one they had hoped would redeem Israel.
viii. It was then the third day since it happened – though some of their women had amazed them with the story of his resurrection.
ix. Some of their men had however been to the tomb and found it empty as the women had told them/but Jesus they did not see.
x. Jesus called them fools who were slow of heart to believe all that the. prophets had spoken.
xi. He said that, it was necessary that Christ should suffer and enter into glory.
xii. Beginning with Moses and the prophets, he interpreted to them all that the scriptures had spoken about himself.
xiii. When they drew near the village, Jesus made as though he would go further they pleaded with him to pass the night with them (for the day was spent).
xiv. He went in with them and, at table; he took the bread, blessed and broke it.
xv. And their eyes were Opened and they recognized that it was Jesus.
xvi. Jesus disappeared from their sight.
xvii. ‘ They wondered how it did not dawn on them, when he was expounding the scriptures to them, that they were actually talking to Jesus;
xviii. They immediately returned to Jerusalem, told their experiences and the brethren in turn confirmed Jesus’ resurrection.
(5b)
(i)It is the main pillar of the Christian faith.
(ii)It gives Christians hope that Jesus is alive.
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Number 6
(6a)
Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness (Matt. 18: 21-35):
(i) Peter wanted to know from Jesus whether he should forgive his neighbour seven times.
(ii) Jesus responded by saying seventy times seven.
(iii) Jesus then told a parable comparing the kingdom of heaven to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
(iv) And in the process, a servant who owed the King ten thousand talents was brought before him.
(v) Because he could not pay the money, the king ordered him to be sold with his family until the last money was paid.
(vi) The servant fell on his knees and begged the king to have patience with him and he would pay later,
(vi) Out of pity, the king released the servant and forgave him all the debt
(viii) As the servant went out, he met a fellow servant who owed him hundred denarii.
(ix) He instantly seized him by the throat demanding that he should pay what he owed him.
(x) His fellow servant begged him to have patience and that he would pay later.
(xi) But he refused and put him in prison till he paid the debt,
(xii) When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were disturbed and reported to the king.
(xiii) The king invited the first servant, whose debt he cancelled and reprimanded him.
(xiv) He said, Tie was a wicked servant and that he ought to have forgiven his fellow servant and had mercy on him as he did to him.
(xv) Out of anger, the king asked that he should be jailed until he paid the last money.
(xvi) Jesus ended by saying that anyone who did not forgive his fellow man from his heart would also not be forgiven by his heavenly Father.
(6b)
(i)Inner Peace and Healing: Forgiveness allows Christians to experience inner peace and healing, as taught in the Bible.
(ii)Reflecting God’s Character: Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of God’s character, and when Christians forgive, they reflect God’s love and mercy to others.
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Number 8
(8a)
i. Peter says Christians have been transformed from darkness into light so they should declare the wonderful deeds of God.
ii. He said formerly, Christians were no people but they are now God’s people who have received mercý.
iii. Peter appealed to Christians not to conform to the standards of this world.
iv. He admonished them to avoid the passions of the flesh and things that hinder their spiritual growth.
v. He was of the view that believers must maintain good conduct among non-Christians so that through their deeds, God will be glorified.
vi. Peter holds the view that, Christians are to be subject to every human institution/authority.
vii. According to Peter, Christians should not misuse the freedom they have to do evil.
viii. The believer, as Peter states, should honour all men.
ix. He again states that Christians should love their brothers and fear God.
x. The Christian should honour the one who leads him.
xi. Peter also admonished servants to submit themselves to their masters.
xii. AS a chosen race, Christians are advised by Peter to have patience when they suffer for no wrong done.
xiii. He continued that Christians should emulate the example of Christ who suffered for no wrong done.
xiv. Finally, Peter encouraged Christians to die to sin and live to righteousness since Christ died on the cross for our sins.
(8b)
(i)Prayer and Spiritual Vigilance: Christians can avoid sin by maintaining a strong prayer life and being spiritually vigilant. Through prayer, they can seek God’s strength and guidance to resist temptations. Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”.
(ii)Study and Application of Scripture: Regular study and application of the Bible help Christians understand God’s will and equip them to resist sin. Scripture provides guidance, warnings, and examples that can help believers make choices that align with God’s word.
(iii)Accountability and Community: Being part of a supportive Christian community and having accountability partners can help believers avoid sin. Through fellowship, encouragement, and mutual accountability, Christians can support each other in living out their faith and resisting temptations.