JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 3

Question 3

The Patriarchs

'This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven' was said by

  1. A.Abraham at Shechem
  2. B.Jacob at Bethel
  3. C.Moses at the burning bush
  4. D.Moses at Sinai.
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Answer: B (Jacob at Bethel)

Explanation

Jacob said this after his dream of the ladder reaching to heaven, and he named the place Bethel, 'house of God' (Genesis 28:17–19).