JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 4

Question 4

Moses and the Exodus

The murmurings of the congregation in the wilderness against Moses and Aaron were an indication of the people's

  1. A.lack of patience with them
  2. B.lack of faith in them
  3. C.fear of dying by the sword
  4. D.inability to get to the promise land
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lack of faith in them)

Explanation

By grumbling against Moses and Aaron the Israelites showed that they did not trust the leaders God had given them (and so did not trust God), as in Numbers 14:2-11 where God asks how long they will not believe.