JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 50

Question 50

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

The angel told Zachariah that John the Baptist would drink no wine nor strong drink because he would

  1. A.only eat locusts and wild honey
  2. B.be the forerunner of Jesus
  3. C.baptize sinners who would come to him
  4. D.be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (be filled with the Holy Spirit.)

Explanation

The angel said John 'shall drink no wine nor strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb' (Luke 1:15).