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JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge 1995
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9951. "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory..." Why was this request by the sons of Zebedee not granted?
A They were not qualified for the privilege
B The other disciples disagreed with them
C They were unable to drink the cup
D It was not the duty of Jesus to grant their request
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9952. Where did Jesus lodge after he cleansed the temple?
A Bethphage
B Bethany
C Jerusalem
D Nazareth
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9953. At the trials of Jesus, Pilate was perplexed because
A the Jews had no genuine case against Him
B Jesus gave no answer to the charges
C the Jews asked for the release of Barabbas, a notorious criminal
D he knew that Jesus had performed many miracles among the Jews
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9954. Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while He was led to the Praetorium?
A It was forbidden to follow the accused
B They were prevented from entering
C It was a Sabbath day
D They did not want to be defiled
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9955. Who was forced to carry the cross behind Jesus?
A Peter
B Joseph of Arimathea
C Andrew
D Simon of Cyrene
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9956. "Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." This was said to
A Zacchaeus
B the repentant robber
C the centurion
D Cleopas
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9957. According to Luke, the people who first got to Jesus' tomb were
A Mary the mother of Jesus, Peter and John
B Peter and Joanna
C Mary Magdalene and the other women
D Peter and John
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9958. Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd was loved by the Father because He
A understood the needs of the sheep
B loved the sheep
C tended the sheep
D laid down His life for the sheep
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9959. "Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul..." This reveals that the early Christians
A had everything in common
B prayed together every hour
C celebrated the Holy Communion daily
D were always filled with the Holy Spirit
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1995
Q9960. The suggestion to choose the seven deacons was made by
A Paul
B Peter
C the twelve
D the church
Instruction
JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge 1996
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9961. When God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. What was upon the face of the deep?
A Light
B Cloud
C Water
D Darkness
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9962. "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to separate the day from the night..." This statement was made by God on the
A third day
B fourth day
C fifth day
D sixth day
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9963. The story of the Fall teaches that
A man was made in the image of God
B it is a sin to disobey God
C Adam was less guilty than Eve
D God created mankind
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9964. "On that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth and the windows of the heavens were opened." The result of this was
A great earthquake
B heavy rainfall
C consuming fire
D violent wind
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9965. "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would suckle children?..." This statement was made by
A Ishmael
B Sarah
C God
D Hagar
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9966. The quotation, "Let me not look upon the death of the child" comes from the story about
A Solomon and the two harlots
B the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael
C Moses when he was placed on the bank of the Nile
D Bathsheba and David's illegitimate child
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9967. Joseph's dream about his future leadership of his brothers was fulfilled when he became
A an overseer of Potiphar's house
B an interpreter of dreams
C the governor of Egypt
D a prisoner in Egypt
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9968. The children of Israel cried out to God for help in Egypt because
A their male children were killed
B they were hungry and overworked
C they were in bondage
D Moses failed to look after them
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9969. "What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?" The above statement was made by
A the Egyptian soldiers
B the Egyptian magicians
C the Canaanites in the wilderness
D Pharaoh and his servants
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9970. The manna which the Israelites left till the morning in disobedience to God
A bred worms and changed colour
B melted and bred worms
C bred worms and became foul
D melted and became full
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9971. God gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel because He
A is a jealous God
B wanted their days to be long
C redeemed them from slavery in Egypt
D frowned at those who took His Name in vain
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9972. "...Choose this day whom you will serve... as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." The Israelites' response to the above statement is "...we
A also will serve the LORD, for He is our God"
B cannot serve the LORD, for He is a holy God"
C will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice"
D will not serve the LORD, but the gods of our fathers"
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9973. God's anger was kindled against Eli and his children because Eli did not
A train his children in the way of the LORD
B warn his children against sin
C apply appropriate sanctions on his children when due
D know the gravity of their actions
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9974. The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeah-etholim, a confirmation that the LORD had anointed him to rule over God's people, were
A false prophets
B ecstatic prophets
C court prophets
D classical prophets
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9975. While David was being anointed king, he received
A a protest from Saul
B the promise of eternal reign
C a gift from Samuel
D the Spirit of the LORD
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9976. Against whom were the Israelites fighting when King David committed adultery with Uriah's wife?
A The Amorites
B The Ammonites
C The Hittites
D The Syrians
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9977. According to Psalm 51, the sacrifice acceptable to God is
A a clean heart
B obedience
C a lamb without blemish
D a broken spirit
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9978. Solomon could devote his attention to the building of the house of the LORD because
A of the supplies from the Queen of Sheba
B of Hiram's co-operation
C there was neither adversary nor misfortune
D of David's purchase of the site for the building
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9979. The immediate cause of the division of the kingdom was
A Rehoboam's foolishness
B Solomon's bad government
C Prophet Ahijah's instigation
D Jeroboam's rebellion
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9980. "Arise go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." What exactly necessitated this event?
A The drought caused by Elijah's curse
B Ahab's evil in the sight of the LORD
C The ravens ceased to feed Elijah
D Elijah's fight from Ahab
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9981. "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel..." is a hymn of praise by
A the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation
B Zechariah at the birth of John the Baptist
C Simeon at the presentation of Jesus in the temple
D Anna at the presentation of Jesus
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9982. According to the birth and infancy narratives in St. Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream three times. In the second appearance, he instructed Joseph to
A accept that Mary was a virgin
B expect a baby boy
C go into exile
D return from exile
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9983. "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation..." This was said at the dedication of Jesus by
A Anna
B the high priest
C Simeon
D Zechariah
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9984. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" These words were addressed to the
A Pharisees and the Sadducees
B Pharisees and the Scribes
C Sadducees and the Lawyers
D Zealots and the Herodians
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9985. The second temptation of Jesus according to Luke's account of the gospel was
A giving the kingdoms of the world to Jesus if he would worship the devil
B a command for a stone to become bread
C jumping down from the pinnacle of the temple
D denying the name of God, the Father
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9986. What did Christ say should be the qualification of those who were to be first or great among the apostles?
A Being baptized with Christ's baptism
B Being a slave of all
C Giving one's life as a ransom
D Drinking from the same cup as Jesus
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9987. A would-be disciple, who puts his hand to the plough and looks back, lacks
A faith
B kindness
C repentance
D total commitment
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9988. In which miracle story was Jesus mistaken for a ghost by his disciples?
A The feeding of the five thousand
B Calming of the storm and sea
C Healing the demoniac
D Walking on the sea
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9989. According to Luke, the healing of the paralytic was intended to show that
A God alone can forgive sins
B Jesus has authority to forgive sins
C the Holy Spirit makes intercession for sinners
D faith and prayer can heal
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9990. "...I adjure you by God, do not torment me..." What is the significance of this statement?
A The demons wanted to reach an agreement with Jesus.
B The demons recognized Jesus as the Son of God.
C The demons wanted to be cast into the pigs.
D The demons wanted to stay in the man.
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9991. The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus teaches that
A prayer is very basic to healing
B there is need to persistently shout for attention
C Jesus is the Son of David
D faith is a pre-requisite to healing
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9992. The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes that
A it is not good for the son and the father to quarrel
B repentance and reconciliation are important
C the father loves the second son more than the first
D the first son was jealous
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9993. According to Matthew's account of the gospel, the most important divine requirement for entering the kingdom of heaven is
A preaching the gospel
B doing the will of God
C practicing charity
D performing miracles
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9994. After their mission, the seventy disciples reported to Jesus that
A many people repented
B they enjoyed the hospitality of people
C they were honoured and respected
D demons were subject to them in His name
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9995. The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of
A prophets and apostles
B the law and the prophets
C the Spirit and the word
D judges and kings
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9996. "This is my beloved Son; listen to him." This was said on the occasion of Jesus'
A baptism
B temptation
C transfiguration
D resurrection
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9997. "...My house shall be a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers." Just before making this statement, the speaker
A locked up the temple
B taught in the temple
C drove out those who sold in the temple
D went out of the temple
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9998. Which of the following questions did the high priest ask Jesus during His trial?
A "Are you the Christ, the son of the Blessed?"
B "Are you greater than Solomon?"
C "Are you the King of the Jews?"
D "Are you the Son of David?"
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q9999. "...Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and your children..." These words were addressed by Jesus to the
A sons of Jerusalem
B men of Bethlehem
C women of Bethlehem
D daughters of Jerusalem
JAMB (UTME) Christian and Religious Studies 1996
Q10000. What was the first statement of Jesus on the cross according to Luke's account of the gospel?
A "It is finished."
B "Today you shall be with me in paradise."
C "Father forgive them for they do not know what they do."
D "I thirst."