JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 22

Question 22

The Covenant

In order to confirm the covenant, Moses sent young men on the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of

  1. A.oxen to the LORD
  2. B.ram to the God of Israel
  3. C.sheep to the LORD of Hosts
  4. D.pigeon to Jehovah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (oxen to the LORD)

Explanation

At Sinai the young men offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD, and Moses sprinkled the blood of the covenant (Exodus 24:5-8).