JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 7

Question 7

Moses and the Exodus

When the Israelites were caught between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea, God instructed Moses to

  1. A.command the sea to be divided
  2. B.throw his rod into the sea
  3. C.strike the sea twice
  4. D.stretch out his hand over the sea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (stretch out his hand over the sea.)

Explanation

God told Moses to lift up his rod and stretch out his hand over the sea and divide it (Exodus 14:16). When he did, the waters parted.