JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 7

Question 7

Moses and the Exodus

The Egyptian magicians were able to reproduce the first three miracles done by Moses and Aaron, but the fourth which they were unable to perform was the plague of

  1. A.gnats from the dust
  2. B.frogs
  3. C.swarm of bees
  4. D.locusts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (gnats from the dust)

Explanation

The magicians copied the rod becoming a serpent, the water turning to blood and the frogs, but could not produce gnats from the dust and said 'This is the finger of God' (Exodus 8:18–19).