JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 2

Question 2

The Covenant

By keeping God's covenant, the people of Israel would become

  1. A.the conquerors of nations
  2. B.a kingdom of priests to God
  3. C.the inheritors of the earth
  4. D.a nation where God would manifest Himself.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a kingdom of priests to God)

Explanation

At Sinai God said that if Israel kept His covenant they would be to Him a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:5–6).