JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 18

Question 18

The Call of the Prophets

"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Why did Isaiah offer himself to be God's messenger?

  1. A.because the king had died and he needed another job
  2. B.having been cleansed of his sins, he saw the need to warn others
  3. C.because he had seen the beauty of heaven and wanted to work for God
  4. D.there were no other prophets.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (having been cleansed of his sins, he saw the need to warn others)

Explanation

After the seraph touched his lips with a burning coal and his guilt was taken away, Isaiah volunteered to go (Isaiah 6:6–8).