JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 44

Question 44

Joshua and the Judges

God appointed Joshua to succeed Moses because he

  1. A.was loyal and dedicated to Moses
  2. B.brought a good report from the land of Canaan
  3. C.stood by Moses when the Israelites murmured against God
  4. D.was a man in whom was the spirit.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (was a man in whom was the spirit.)

Explanation

When God named Moses' successor He described Joshua as 'a man in whom is the spirit' (Numbers 27:18).