JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 28

Question 28

Parables of Jesus

"Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus...."
Abraham could not grant the rich man's request above because

  1. A.his dogs used to lick Lazarus' sores
  2. B.he had no pity on the rich man
  3. C.there was a chasm between them
  4. D.the rich man lived in luxury while on earth.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (there was a chasm between them)

Explanation

Abraham said a great chasm had been fixed between them, so that no one could cross from one side to the other (Luke 16:26).