JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 23

Question 23

Parables of Jesus

In the parable of the friend at midnight the man will get up and attend to him because

  1. A.he is his friend
  2. B.of his importunity
  3. C.he has awoken him
  4. D.he is sorry for him.
  5. E.his children are with him in bed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (of his importunity)

Explanation

Jesus said the man would get up not because he is a friend but because of his importunity (persistence) (Luke 11:8).