JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 past questions and answers

The vision which Peter saw directing him to go to the house of Cornelius was to

1. A.demonstrate the power of God
2. B.prepare the apostles for evangelism
3. C.extend the gospel to the Gentiles
4. D.prevent the persecution of the disciples

According to Mark, the preaching of John the Baptist centred on

1. A.a rebuke of the scribes for misinterpreting the Law
2. B.a call on the Jews to forsake idolatry
3. C.baptism and good works
4. D.repentance for the forgiveness of sins

Before the feeding of the five thousand people, the disciples told Jesus to send the people away because

1. A.there was no place for them to buy food
2. B.they could not get enough food for them
3. C.it was late in the evening
4. D.they were hungry and tired.

According to Matthew, the disciples of Jesus fell on their faces during the Transfiguration when

1. A.Jesus' garment became white
2. B.they heard a voice from the cloud
3. C.Jesus' face shone like the sun
4. D.they saw Moses and Elijah

Hosea said that when Israel returned to the Lord, they would dwell

1. A.among nations peacefully
2. B.in His house for ever
3. C.beneath His shadow
4. D.in Jerusalem without molestation

What did the apostles do when they heard that Samaria had received the word of God through Philip?

1. A.They sent Stephen to go and exhort them
2. B.They sent Peter and John to pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
3. C.They sent James and John to supervise the election of the seven deacons
4. D.They sent Barnabas and Saul to go and baptize them

Pilate wondered greatly during the trial of Jesus before him because

1. A.Jesus gave him no answer to a single charge
2. B.the Jews asked that the notorious prisoner be released
3. C.Jesus agreed that He was the king of the Jews
4. D.his wife warned him to have nothing to do with Jesus

In the parable of the rich fool, God referred to the rich man as a fool because

1. A.he did not have regard for the poor
2. B.his soul depended on goods laid up for many years
3. C.he failed to be grateful to Him
4. D.he built a larger barn to store his crops

The gifts offered Jesus at His birth by the wise men were

1. A.silver, myrrh and frankincense
2. B.gold, silver and frankincense
3. C.myrrh, gold and silver
4. D.gold, frankincense and myrrh

According to Romans, salvation is for those who

1. A.call upon the name of the Lord
2. B.are true worshippers of God
3. C.work in the Lord's vineyard
4. D.are persecuted for righteousness' sake

Following the resurrection of Jesus, the Chief Priest and elders took counsel and bribed the guards to

1. A.say that the disciples stole the body of Jesus
2. B.keep the information away from His disciples
3. C.keep the matter among themselves
4. D.report the matter immediately to the rulers

In the Sermon on the Mount, what did Jesus teach His disciples to do when they faced persecution?

1. A.They should pray and fast
2. B.They should take immediate vengeance
3. C.They should leave vengeance to God
4. D.They should leap for joy

Jesus raised to life the son of the widow of Nain because He

1. A.wanted the whole of Judea to know about Him
2. B.wanted to show that He was a great prophet
3. C.had compassion on the mother
4. D.loved the young man that died

Jesus washed the feet of His disciples because

1. A.He was soon to be glorified
2. B.He wanted to serve by example
3. C.it was a sign of holiness
4. D.they needed to be washed

'"..... As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."'
Jesus made the statement above on the occasion of

1. A.healing the man born blind
2. B.raising Lazarus from the dead
3. C.restoring sight to blind Bartimaeus
4. D.walking on the sea before day break

Peter enjoins Christians to wait in expectation of the new heavens and the new earth in which

1. A.evil will be destroyed
2. B.there will be no more corruption
3. C.there will be perfection
4. D.righteousness dwells

Paul in Romans enjoins all Christians to cast off works of darkness and put on the

1. A.armour of light
2. B.armour of faith
3. C.works of grace
4. D.works of light

What does Paul advise Roman Christians to do to those who persecute them?

1. A.Give them drink when thirsty
2. B.Forgive them
3. C.Bless them
4. D.Feed them when hungry

Peter admonishes that Christians should endure suffering because anyone who has suffered in the flesh

1. A.shall live the rest of his life in peace
2. B.shall clothe himself with humility
3. C.has ceased from sin
4. D.has overcome death

Which of the following are opposed to each other according to Galatians?

1. A.Believers and unbelievers
2. B.Freedmen and slaves
3. C.Jews and Gentiles
4. D.Flesh and Spirit

According to Peter, God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears Him is

1. A.diligent before Him
2. B.acceptable to Him
3. C.holy before Him
4. D.righteous before Him

In his teaching against idleness, Paul made reference to

1. A.the tradition of the Church
2. B.the Thessalonians
3. C.the early Church
4. D.his personal experience

'He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources......'
The statement above by Paul was made in respect of

1. A.Christian attitude to giving
2. B.Christian attitude to worship
3. C.the parable of the sower
4. D.the parable of the mustard seed

According to Corinthians, it is necessary for a Christian to forgive so as to

1. A.maintain brotherly affection
2. B.emulate the life of Paul
3. C.maintain good neighbourliness
4. D.keep Satan from gaining advantage

Peter teaches that as aliens and exiles on earth Christians should

1. A.trust in the Lord because He shall sustain them
2. B.maintain good conduct because God cares for them
3. C.abstain from passions of the flesh that wage war against their souls
4. D.continue in faith because God's grace is sufficient to cover their sins.

According to Romans, good citizenship involves

1. A.reporting criminals in society
2. B.supporting the poor
3. C.obedient to those in authority
4. D.participation in governance

'"..... and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD..."'
The glory of the LORD in the statement above was manifested when God

1. A.provided the Israelites with bread
2. B.provided the Israelites with lamb
3. C.gave the Israelites water to drink
4. D.delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians

The four people that left Ur of the Chaldeans for Canaan were

1. A.Nahor, Abram, Haran and Lot
2. B.Abram, Sarai, Lot and Haran
3. C.Terah, Abram, Lot and Nahor
4. D.Terah, Abram, Lot and Sarai

Adam's wife was named Eve because she

1. A.seduced Adam into eating the fruit
2. B.was taken from Adam's rib
3. C.ate the forbidden fruit
4. D.was the mother of the living

The third sign which God performed through Moses in Egypt was

1. A.sprinkling dust in the air to become gnats
2. B.pouring Nile water on dry land to become blood
3. C.putting his hand in his armpit to become leprous
4. D.casting down his rod to become a snake

The man who first saw Absalom hanging did not kill him because he was

1. A.not armed enough to do so
2. B.afraid of Absalom's army
3. C.met by the Commander-in-Chief of David's army
4. D.aware that David did not want Absalom killed

The covenant which God made with the Israelites was ratified when

1. A.the blood was sprinkled on the people
2. B.Moses built an altar at the foot of Mount Horeb
3. C.twelve pillars were set up to represent the twelve tribes of Israel
4. D.the young men offered burnt and peace offerings.

In the creation story, God created the firmament to separate

1. A.evening from morning
2. B.light from darkness
3. C.the waters from the waters
4. D.the heavens from the earth

What did the Israelites do immediately David killed Goliath?

1. A.They plundered the tents of the Philistines
2. B.They danced and praised David
3. C.They rose up and pursued the Philistines
4. D.They withdrew from fighting their enemies

What did Jacob promise to give God in return for divine protection in all his journeys?

1. A.A third of his wealth
2. B.An offering of all his possessions
3. C.An offering of sheep and goat
4. D.A tenth of all his possessions

'"God has made laughter for me; every one who hears will laugh over me."'
Sarah made the statement above when

1. A.Abraham made a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned
2. B.Hagar the Egyptian gave birth to Ishmael
3. C.she gave birth to Isaac and was full of joy
4. D.Abraham sent Hagar and her son away

What was the consequence for those who disobeyed Moses by going to gather manna on the Sabbath day?

1. A.The manna melted in the pot
2. B.They were bitten by snakes
3. C.The manna grew worms
4. D.They could not find any.

Samuel's lack of parental responsibility led to

1. A.the demand for a king in Israel
2. B.his untimely death at Ramah
3. C.the defeat of the Israelites in battle
4. D.the anointing of David as king.

The effect that the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had on King Nebuchadnezzar and his subjects was that they

1. A.refrained from persecuting the Jews in exile
2. B.were converted
3. C.forsook their gods
4. D.believed that there was no other god able to deliver

'"Why did you bring trouble on us? The LORD brings trouble on you today"'
What happened to Achan after the statement above by Joshua?

1. A.He was buried alive
2. B.He was put in chains
3. C.He was stoned to death
4. D.He was flogged publicly

Ezekiel said that when the people of Israel turned away from all their sins, they would

1. A.surely live and not die
2. B.be free from attack
3. C.lead mankind to God
4. D.return from captivity

The pronouncement of God on Josiah for being penitent was that

1. A.God would support him to repair the Temple
2. B.Josiah would conquer all his enemies
3. C.God would gather him to his grave in peace
4. D.Josiah would have a peaceful reign

Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because Jeroboam

1. A.was more popular than him
2. B.was not faithful as the officer in charge of labour
3. C.did not report what was prophesied concerning him
4. D.was a threat to the throne

Obadiah showed his great reverence for the LORD by

1. A.handing over five hundred Baal prophets for slaughter
2. B.falling on his face before Elijah
3. C.hiding Elijah in a cave for two years
4. D.feeding the prophets of the LORD with bread and water

The scroll given to Ezekiel to eat at his call contained

1. A.both praises and condemnation
2. B.words of lamentation and mourning
3. C.prescription for Temple worship
4. D.the expected type of sacrifice

According to Amos, what did the Israelites do after God smote them with blight and mildew?

1. A.They still did not return to Him
2. B.They repented of their sins
3. C.They fasted and prayed for healing
4. D.They cried unto the LORD

In the vision of Isaiah, what did God say would happen to Israel before they would come back to Him and be healed?

1. A.Their crops would fail for lack of water
2. B.Cities would lie waste without inhabitants
3. C.All the images of Baal would be destroyed
4. D.The Temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed

What did the Jews do when Nehemiah told them about his mission in Jerusalem?

1. A.They praised God for sending him to rebuild Jerusalem
2. B.They informed Sanballat and Tobiah about his plans
3. C.They were hostile to him and he became discouraged
4. D.They encouraged one another to rise up and build the walls.