JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 7

Question 7

The Patriarchs

The declaration by God that He would make a nation of the son of the slave woman meant that He

  1. A.did not like the way Ishmael was sent out by Abraham
  2. B.was responsible for sending Ishmael out of Abraham's house
  3. C.was not partial towards Isaac and Ishmael
  4. D.recognized Ishmael as Abrahams's descendant.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (recognized Ishmael as Abrahams's descendant.)

Explanation

God said He would make a nation of Ishmael also 'because he is your offspring' (Genesis 21:13). God counted him as Abraham's descendant.