JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 9

Question 9

The Covenant

During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because

  1. A.the people were afraid and trembled
  2. B.they thought they would die
  3. C.they did not consecrate themselves
  4. D.Moses was their spokesman.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the people were afraid and trembled)

Explanation

Seeing the thunder, lightning and smoking mountain, the people were afraid and trembled, and asked Moses to speak to them instead (Exodus 20:18–19).