JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 31

Question 31

Parables of Jesus

The parable of the mustard seed teaches that

  1. A.the kingdom of God is invisible
  2. B.although the kingdom of God is for all, very few enter it
  3. C.the kingdom of God will expand world-wide from what appears to be an insignificant beginning
  4. D.it is not certain when the kingdom of God will come
  5. E.the kingdom of God is within us.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the kingdom of God will expand world-wide from what appears to be an insignificant beginning)

Explanation

The tiny mustard seed grows into a large plant where birds nest — the kingdom starts small but grows great (Mark 4:30–32).