JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 26

Question 26

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

When Zechariah doubted the announcement of the birth of John he

  1. A.fell down and fainted
  2. B.was struck dumb.
  3. C.rebuked the angel Gabriel
  4. D.knelt down and prayed
  5. E.told his wife about it.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was struck dumb.)

Explanation

Because he did not believe Gabriel, Zechariah was made unable to speak until John was born (Luke 1:20).