JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 26

Question 26

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

The gift of gold to the infant Jesus indicated His

  1. A.royal status
  2. B.priestly status
  3. C.prophetic status
  4. D.messianic mission.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (royal status)

Explanation

Gold is a gift fit for a king, so it pointed to Jesus as King; frankincense points to His priesthood and myrrh to His death.