JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 1

Question 1

Moses and the Exodus

The signs that God showed to Moses at his call were meant to

  1. A.convince Pharaoh that he was the prophet of God
  2. B.portray him as superior to the Egyptian magicians
  3. C.enable him to perform miracles before Pharaoh
  4. D.convince the people that he has been sent by God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (convince the people that he has been sent by God.)

Explanation

Moses feared the Israelites would not believe him, so God gave him signs 'that they may believe that the LORD... has appeared to you' (Exodus 4:1-5).