JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 27

Question 27

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

‘Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel...’ The statement above means that

  1. A.few Israelites would be saved
  2. B.no Israelite would be saved
  3. C.all Israelites would be saved
  4. D.many Israelites would be saved.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (many Israelites would be saved.)

Explanation

Simeon said this about the baby Jesus (Luke 2:34): how people respond to Jesus would decide their fate, and many in Israel would rise through Him.