WAEC Christian Religious Studies OBJ Answers 2026
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WAEC Christian Religious Studies Essay Answers 2026
Instruction: Answer at least one question from this section.
Number 1
(1a)
The Hebrews, who were the descendants of Jacob, came to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Joseph had become a powerful ruler in Egypt and helped the country survive a severe famine. Because of Joseph’s influence, his family was welcomed and settled in the fertile land of Goshen. Over time, the Hebrews multiplied greatly and became a large and prosperous people.
After the death of Joseph and his generation, a new Pharaoh arose in Egypt who did not know Joseph or remember the good he had done for the nation. When Pharaoh noticed the rapid increase in the population of the Hebrews, he became afraid. He feared that they might become more numerous and powerful than the Egyptians. He also thought that if war should occur, the Hebrews might join Egypt’s enemies and fight against the nation.
To prevent this, Pharaoh decided to oppress the Hebrews. He appointed taskmasters over them and subjected them to hard labour. The Hebrews were forced to build the store cities of Pithom and Rameses for Pharaoh. They worked under very harsh conditions, making bricks and carrying out other difficult construction tasks. Their lives became bitter because of the heavy burdens placed upon them. However, the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread throughout the land.
Pharaoh’s fear increased when he realized that forced labour had failed to reduce their population. He therefore ordered the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill every male Hebrew child at birth while allowing the female children to live. The midwives, however, feared God and refused to obey the king’s command. They preserved the lives of the Hebrew boys and explained to Pharaoh that the Hebrew women gave birth before they arrived.
When this plan failed, Pharaoh issued a more severe decree. He commanded all the Egyptians to throw every newly born Hebrew boy into the River Nile while allowing the girls to live. This cruel order brought fear, sorrow, and suffering upon the Hebrew people. Parents lived in constant anxiety as they tried to protect their sons from being killed.
It was during this period of slavery, oppression, and persecution that Moses was born. The Hebrews cried unto God because of their suffering, and God heard their prayers. He prepared Moses to become the leader who would eventually deliver the Israelites from bondage in Egypt.
(1b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Obedience to the laws of the land.
(ii) Respect for constituted authority.
(iii) Promotion of justice and fairness.
(iv) Tolerance of one another’s views and beliefs.
(v) Peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue.
(vi) Respect for human rights and dignity.
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Number 2
(2a)
Naaman was the commander of the army of Syria. He was a great and respected man, but he suffered from leprosy. Through the advice of a little Israelite maid who served his wife, Naaman came to Israel to seek healing from the prophet Elisha.
When Naaman arrived at Elisha’s house with his horses, chariots, silver, gold, and expensive clothes, Elisha did not come out to meet him. Instead, he sent a messenger to tell Naaman to go and wash himself seven times in the River Jordan. At first, Naaman was angry because he expected the prophet to come out, call on the name of God, and wave his hand over the place of the disease. He also felt that the rivers of Damascus were better than the waters of Israel.
However, Naaman’s servants advised him to obey the simple instruction of the prophet. Naaman later went down to the River Jordan and dipped himself seven times as Elisha had commanded. After doing this, his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a little child.
Naaman returned to Elisha and confessed that there was no God in all the earth except the God of Israel. Out of gratitude, he offered gifts to Elisha, but Elisha refused to accept anything from him. Even when Naaman urged him strongly, Elisha still refused because he wanted Naaman to know that the healing came freely from God and not for payment.
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, was not happy that his master rejected the gifts. He became greedy and said to himself that his master had allowed Naaman to go without collecting anything from him. Gehazi decided to run after Naaman secretly and collect something for himself.
When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he came down from his chariot and asked if all was well. Gehazi lied to him by saying that Elisha had sent him. He claimed that two young men from the sons of the prophets had just arrived from the hill country of Ephraim, and that Elisha needed one talent of silver and two changes of clothes for them.
Naaman gladly gave him more than he requested. He gave him two talents of silver and two changes of clothes. Naaman also ordered two of his servants to carry the gifts for Gehazi. When they got near Elisha’s house, Gehazi collected the items from the servants, sent them away, and hid the gifts in the house.
After hiding the gifts, Gehazi went and stood before Elisha as if nothing had happened. Elisha asked him where he had gone, but Gehazi lied again and said that he had not gone anywhere.
Elisha then told Gehazi that his spirit went with him when Naaman turned back from his chariot to meet him. Elisha questioned whether it was the right time to receive money, clothes, olive yards, vineyards, sheep, oxen, male servants, and female servants. Because of Gehazi’s greed, lies, and deceit, Elisha pronounced judgment on him.
Elisha said that the leprosy of Naaman would cling to Gehazi and his descendants forever. Immediately, Gehazi went out from Elisha’s presence leprous, as white as snow. This was what led to his dismissal from the service of Elisha, because he could no longer continue as the prophet’s servant after being punished with leprosy.
(2b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Greed can destroy a person’s future and reputation.
(ii) Lying and deceit always bring shame and punishment.
(iii) Servants and leaders should be faithful and honest in their duties.
(iv) God sees every secret action, even when people try to hide it.
(v) Spiritual gifts and God’s blessings should not be used for selfish gain.
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Number 3
(3a)
After many years in exile in Babylon, the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem when King Cyrus of Persia gave an order that the temple of God should be rebuilt. Cyrus also returned the vessels of the house of God which Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem. The Jews returned under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua the priest, and they began the work of rebuilding the temple.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they first rebuilt the altar of God. They offered burnt offerings on it according to the law of Moses. This showed that they put God first before starting the main work of rebuilding the temple. After this, they laid the foundation of the temple. The priests, Levites, and the people rejoiced greatly because the house of God was being restored. However, some of the old men who had seen the first temple wept because the new foundation did not look as glorious as the former temple built by Solomon.
The work did not go smoothly because the Jews faced strong opposition from their enemies. The people of the land came to Zerubbabel and the leaders of the Jews and asked to join them in building the temple. They claimed that they also worshipped the God of Israel. Zerubbabel and the other leaders refused their offer because they knew that the temple was to be built by the Jews according to the command of Cyrus.
When their offer was rejected, the enemies became angry and began to trouble the Jews. They discouraged the people, weakened their hands, and made them afraid to continue the work. They also hired counsellors against them in order to frustrate their plan. Because of this opposition, the work of rebuilding the temple was delayed for some time.
During the reign of another king, the enemies wrote letters of accusation against the Jews. They accused them of rebuilding a rebellious city and warned that if Jerusalem was restored, the Jews might refuse to pay taxes and might rebel against the king. As a result of these false accusations, an order was given for the work to stop. The enemies then used force to stop the rebuilding of the temple.
Although the work stopped for a period of time, God did not abandon His people. He sent the prophets Haggai and Zechariah to encourage the Jews. These prophets reminded them that the work of God’s house must continue. Through their messages, the people gained courage again and resumed the rebuilding of the temple.
When the Jews started building again, Tattenai, the governor beyond the river, and his companions questioned them. They asked who gave them permission to rebuild the temple. The Jews explained that King Cyrus had given them the authority to rebuild it. Tattenai then wrote to King Darius to confirm whether Cyrus had truly given such a command.
King Darius ordered a search to be made in the royal records, and the decree of Cyrus was found. It was confirmed that Cyrus had truly permitted the Jews to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. After this, Darius commanded Tattenai and the other officials not to disturb the work. He also ordered that money from the royal treasury should be used to support the building project.
With this support, the Jews continued the work with greater confidence. The prophets Haggai and Zechariah continued to encourage them, and the people worked together with determination. At last, the temple was completed during the reign of King Darius. The Jews dedicated the temple with joy, offered sacrifices to God, and celebrated the Passover.
In this way, the Jews overcame their challenges through faith in God, obedience to the king’s decree, encouragement from God’s prophets, unity among themselves, and the favour of God through King Darius.
(3b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Patriotism promotes unity and love among citizens.
(ii) It encourages citizens to obey the laws of the country.
(iii) It makes people ready to defend and protect their nation.
(iv) It helps citizens to work for the progress and development of the country.
(v) It reduces selfishness, corruption, and acts that can harm the nation.
(vi) It encourages people to respect national symbols, leaders, and institutions.
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Number 4
(4a)
Daniel was one of the Jews who were taken into captivity in Babylon. He was a faithful servant of God and also a wise administrator in the kingdom. During the reign of King Darius, Daniel became one of the three presidents appointed over the one hundred and twenty satraps who governed the kingdom. Daniel distinguished himself because an excellent spirit was found in him. As a result, the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.
This made the other presidents and satraps jealous of Daniel. They began to look for a fault in him concerning his work in the kingdom, but they could not find any corruption or negligence in him. Daniel was faithful, honest, and trustworthy in all his duties. Since they could not accuse him in matters of administration, they decided to use his faith in God against him.
They came together and advised King Darius to make a law that for thirty days, nobody should pray to any god or man except the king. Anyone who disobeyed the decree would be thrown into the den of lions. They also made sure that the law was written according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which could not be changed once signed by the king. The king, not knowing their evil plan against Daniel, signed the decree.
When Daniel heard that the decree had been signed, he did not stop praying to God. He went to his house, opened his windows toward Jerusalem, knelt down, and prayed three times a day as he had always done. He continued to give thanks to God, showing that he feared God more than the command of men.
The enemies of Daniel found him praying and making supplication before God. They quickly went to the king and reminded him of the decree he had signed. They told the king that Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, did not obey the law but continued to pray three times daily.
When King Darius heard this, he was greatly troubled because he loved Daniel and did not want him to die. He tried to find a way to save Daniel, but the enemies reminded him that no law signed by the king could be changed. Since the law could not be reversed, the king commanded that Daniel should be thrown into the den of lions.
Before Daniel was thrown into the den, the king said to him that the God whom he served continually would deliver him. Daniel was then cast into the den of lions, and a stone was placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his nobles so that nothing would be changed concerning Daniel.
That night, the king could not sleep. He refused food and entertainment because he was worried about Daniel. Very early the next morning, the king went in haste to the den of lions. He cried with a sorrowful voice and asked Daniel whether his God, whom he served continually, was able to deliver him from the lions.
Daniel answered from the den and told the king that God had sent His angel to shut the mouths of the lions, so they did not hurt him. He said he was found innocent before God and had done no wrong before the king. The king was very happy and ordered that Daniel should be brought out of the den. When Daniel was lifted out, no injury was found on him because he trusted in God.
After this, the king commanded that the men who accused Daniel should be thrown into the den of lions, together with their families. The lions overpowered them before they reached the bottom of the den. King Darius then wrote to all people in his kingdom, commanding them to fear and honour the God of Daniel. He declared that Daniel’s God was the living God, whose kingdom would never be destroyed.
These events showed God’s mighty hand in Daniel’s life because God protected him from death, shut the mouths of the lions, exposed the evil plans of his enemies, and made His name known throughout the kingdom.
(4b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) One can handle opposition by remaining faithful to God and doing what is right.
(ii) One should not repay evil with evil, but should remain calm and patient.
(iii) One can handle opposition through prayer and trust in God.
(iv) One should maintain honesty and good character so that enemies will find no true fault.
(v) One should face opposition with courage and not give up because of fear.
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Instruction: Answer at least one question from this section.
Number 5
(5a)
John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached in the wilderness of Judea, calling the people to repentance and preparing them for the coming of the Messiah. Many people went to him at the River Jordan to confess their sins and be baptized by him.
One day, Jesus came from Galilee to the River Jordan to be baptized by John. When John saw Jesus, he recognized that Jesus was greater than him. John felt unworthy to baptize Him because he knew that Jesus was without sin. John tried to prevent Him and said that he himself needed to be baptized by Jesus, yet Jesus was coming to him for baptism.
Jesus answered John and told him to allow it for the time being because it was proper for them to fulfill all righteousness. This means that Jesus wanted to obey God’s will fully and identify Himself with the people He came to save, even though He had no sin.
After this, John agreed and baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. As Jesus came up from the water, the heavens were opened. The Spirit of God descended upon Him like a dove and rested on Him. This showed that God had anointed Jesus for His public ministry.
Then a voice came from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” This voice confirmed that Jesus was the Son of God and that God approved of Him. The event also revealed the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
After His baptism, Jesus was fully prepared to begin His public ministry. The encounter between John the Baptist and Jesus at the River Jordan was important because it marked the beginning of Jesus’ work of preaching, healing, teaching, and saving mankind.
(5b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It teaches Christians the importance of baptism as an act of obedience to God.
(ii) It teaches humility, because Jesus humbled Himself to be baptized by John even though He was greater than John.
(iii) It shows that Christians need the Holy Spirit to live a faithful and useful life.
(iv) It teaches that God is pleased when His children obey His will.
(v) It reveals Jesus as the beloved Son of God and strengthens Christian faith in Him.
(vi) It teaches Christians to submit to God’s plan, even when they may not fully understand it.
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Number 6
(6a)
The condemnation of Jesus to death began after He was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, had agreed with the chief priests to betray Him. He led a crowd with swords and clubs to where Jesus was praying with His disciples. Judas identified Jesus with a kiss, and Jesus was arrested.
After His arrest, Jesus was taken to the house of the high priest. The chief priests, elders, and scribes were already gathered there. They were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put Him to death. Many false witnesses came forward, but their testimonies did not agree.
Later, some people accused Jesus of saying that He would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. Even this testimony was not enough to condemn Him. The high priest then asked Jesus directly whether He was the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus answered in a way that showed that He was truly the Son of God and that they would see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming with the clouds of heaven.
When the high priest heard this, he tore his clothes and accused Jesus of blasphemy. He said they no longer needed witnesses because they had heard His words themselves. The council then judged that Jesus deserved death. After this, some of them spat on Him, covered His face, struck Him, and mocked Him.
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole council held another meeting. They bound Jesus and took Him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, because they did not have the power to carry out the death sentence by themselves.
Before Pilate, they accused Jesus of misleading the people, claiming to be Christ a king, and forbidding people to pay taxes to Caesar. Pilate questioned Jesus and asked whether He was the king of the Jews. Jesus answered, “You have said so.” After examining Him, Pilate found no real fault in Him.
When Pilate discovered that Jesus was from Galilee, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. Herod was happy to see Jesus because he had heard many things about Him and hoped to see Him perform a miracle. Herod questioned Him at length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and scribes continued to accuse Him strongly. Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus, dressed Him in a fine robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.
Pilate gathered the chief priests, rulers, and the people and told them that neither he nor Herod had found Jesus guilty of any crime deserving death. He wanted to punish Jesus and release Him. However, the people shouted that Jesus should be crucified.
During the feast, Pilate had the custom of releasing one prisoner to the people. He offered to release Jesus, but the crowd chose Barabbas instead. Barabbas was a criminal who had been imprisoned for rebellion and murder. The chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask for Barabbas and demand the crucifixion of Jesus.
Pilate asked what evil Jesus had done, but the people shouted louder, “Crucify him.” Seeing that the crowd was becoming uncontrollable, Pilate gave in to their demand. He released Barabbas and handed Jesus over to be crucified.
In this way, Jesus was condemned to death through betrayal, false accusations, jealousy of the Jewish leaders, pressure from the crowd, and the weakness of Pilate who failed to uphold justice.
(6b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Upholding justice brings peace because people will feel protected and treated fairly.
(ii) It reduces crime because offenders are punished and others are discouraged from doing evil.
(iii) It promotes unity because citizens will trust the law and will not feel cheated or oppressed.
(iv) It encourages development because people can work, invest, and live without fear.
(v) It protects the rights and dignity of citizens, especially the weak and poor.
(vi) It builds trust in government because people believe that leaders are fair and responsible.
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Number 7
(7a)
The experience referred to in the statement happened in the early church after the death of Ananias and Sapphira. At that time, the believers were united and showed great love for one another. They shared what they had, and no one among them lacked basic needs. Some of the believers who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the money to the apostles so that it could be used to help the needy members of the church.
One of the people who showed this spirit of generosity was Barnabas. He sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money to the apostles. His action was honest and sincere, and it encouraged others in the church.
Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. However, they agreed together to keep back part of the money for themselves while pretending that they had brought the full amount to the apostles. The problem was not that they kept part of the money, because the property belonged to them and they were free to decide what to do with it. Their sin was that they lied and tried to deceive the apostles and the Holy Spirit.
Ananias came first and laid part of the money at the apostles’ feet as if it was the whole amount from the sale of the land. Peter, being guided by the Holy Spirit, knew what Ananias had done. He asked him why Satan had filled his heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land. Peter reminded him that while the land remained unsold, it was his own, and even after it was sold, the money was under his control. Peter then told him that he had not lied to men but to God.
Immediately Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. Great fear came upon all who heard what had happened. The young men in the church rose up, wrapped his body, carried him out, and buried him.
About three hours later, Sapphira came in, not knowing what had happened to her husband. Peter asked her whether they sold the land for the amount that Ananias had brought. She also lied and said yes, that was the amount.
Peter then asked her why she and her husband had agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord. He told her that the feet of those who had buried her husband were at the door and that they would also carry her out. Immediately, Sapphira fell down at Peter’s feet and died. The young men came in, found her dead, carried her out, and buried her beside her husband.
When the whole church and all who heard about these events saw the judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira, great fear came upon them. The incident showed that God hates hypocrisy, lies, deceit, and false appearance in His church.
(7b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Christians should be honest and sincere in their dealings with God and people.
(ii) The church should avoid hypocrisy and false display of righteousness.
(iii) God sees secret sins, even when people try to hide them.
(iv) Giving to God should be done willingly and not with deceit or pride.
(v) Christians should not lie to the Holy Spirit or treat the things of God carelessly.
(vi) The church should maintain discipline, holiness, and fear of God.
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Instruction: Answer at least one question from this section.
Number 8
(8a)
James addressed the issue of partiality among Christians by warning them against showing favouritism in the assembly of God. He told them that believers in Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, should not show partiality. This means that Christians should not treat people differently because of wealth, social position, fine clothes, tribe, education, or outward appearance.
James gave an example of what could happen in a Christian gathering. He said that if a rich man wearing fine clothes and a gold ring came into the assembly, and a poor man wearing dirty or shabby clothes also came in, the members should not treat the rich man better than the poor man.
He explained that if they gave special attention to the rich man and told him to sit in a good place, but told the poor man to stand aside or sit on the floor, they had become judges with evil thoughts. This kind of behaviour showed that they valued people based on outward appearance instead of seeing them as equal before God.
James reminded the Christians that God had chosen many of the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him. Therefore, despising the poor was wrong because the poor were also important before God.
He also pointed out that some of the rich people were the ones oppressing them, dragging them to court, and blaspheming the honourable name by which they were called. So it was wrong for Christians to honour the rich unfairly while dishonouring the poor.
James then referred to the royal law in the scripture, which says, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” He taught that Christians do well when they obey this law. But if they show partiality, they commit sin and become guilty before the law.
James further explained that whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point is guilty of breaking the law. Therefore, Christians should not see partiality as a small matter. It is a sin before God because it goes against love, justice, and equality.
He advised believers to speak and act as people who will be judged by the law of liberty. He also taught that judgment is without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy, but mercy triumphs over judgment.
In summary, James taught that Christians must treat both the rich and the poor with love, respect, and fairness. The assembly of God should not be a place where people are honoured because of money or outward appearance, but a place where all believers are accepted as children of God.
(8b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Some Christians give more honour and attention to rich members than poor members in the church.
(ii) Some churches give special seats and recognition to wealthy people while ordinary members are ignored.
(iii) Some Christians judge people by their dressing, appearance, tribe, education, or social class.
(iv) Some believers help only those who can benefit them, while neglecting the poor and needy.
(v) Some church leaders treat influential members with more respect because of their money or position.
(vi) Some Christians fail to show equal love and kindness to everyone as James recommended.
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Number 9
(9a)
Peter began with a general admonition to Christians to be subject, for the Lord’s sake, to every human institution, whether it is to the emperor as the supreme authority on earth, or to the government appointed by him to oversee the administration with delegated powers to punish offenders or reward those who do right, for this is the will of God, the ultimate power behind these earthly authorities. He said that by doing the right thing, they would put to shame the ignorance of foolish men. He admonished them to live as men free from the curse of the law and not to misuse their liberty as a pretext for evil. He said they should rather live as servants of God with the fear of God. They should honour all men, love the Christians brotherhood and honour the emperor.
(9b)
(i) He should have love for his nation and its legitimate institutions, both civil and religious.
(ii) He should obey all laws and regulations set up for the smooth administration of the country.
(iii) If the need arises, a good citizen should even fight to defend the territorial integrity of his nation if other options, including dialogue, fail.
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