JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 46

Question 46

Moses and the Exodus

When Moses struck the rock twice for water instead of speaking to it, God said to him that he would

  1. A.no longer see Him face to face
  2. B.not bring the Israelites to the promise land
  3. C.not see His holiness
  4. D.roam in the wilderness for thirty years.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (not bring the Israelites to the promise land)

Explanation

Because Moses did not believe God enough to honour Him, God said he would not bring the people into the promised land (Numbers 20:12).