JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 50

Question 50

The Covenant

'On the morning of the third day there were thunders and lightnings... so that all the people who were in the camp trembled.'
What did Moses do immediately after this incident?

  1. A.He went down from the mountain.
  2. B.He brought the people out of the camp to meet God.
  3. C.He went up to meet God.
  4. D.He called the elders of the people to receive the commandment.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (He brought the people out of the camp to meet God.)

Explanation

Right after the thunder and lightning on Sinai, Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God at the foot of the mountain (Exodus 19:16–17).