JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 16

Question 16

God's Divine Love

'And the LORD God appointed a plant, and made it come up over Jonah......'
The statement above taught Jonah that

  1. A.the repentance of the Ninevites would be short-lived
  2. B.God is sovereign
  3. C.his assignment would not last long
  4. D.God is merciful.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (God is merciful.)

Explanation

Jonah pitied the plant that withered. God used it to show that He has far more pity for the many people of Nineveh, so the lesson is God's mercy (Jonah 4:10-11).