JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 5

Question 5

Moses and the Exodus

When the glory of the LORD appeared to Moses and Aaron in the wilderness of Zin, the LORD said they should

  1. A.tell the rock before their eyes to yield its water
  2. B.strike the rock with rod to bring out water for them
  3. C.fetch water for the people and their cattle
  4. D.tell the people to go round the rock.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (tell the rock before their eyes to yield its water)

Explanation

In Numbers 20:8 God told Moses and Aaron to speak to the rock before the people so it would give water. Moses struck it instead and was punished.