JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 9

Question 9

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

The Angel of the Lord told Zachariah that a son would be born to him and that the son would

  1. A.go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah
  2. B.turn the hearts of the children to their fathers
  3. C.make the disobedient repent of their sins
  4. D.turn many of the sons and daughters of Israel to God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah)

Explanation

Luke 1:17: John would go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. The other options misquote the verse (it says hearts of the fathers to the children, and sons of Israel only).