JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 20

Question 20

God's Divine Love

“What is this that you have done!”
The people in the ship asked Jonah the question above because

  1. A.he was fast asleep in the ship
  2. B.they knew he was fleeing from the LORD
  3. C.he lied to them about his presence in the ship
  4. D.they realised that he had made attempts to commit suicide.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they knew he was fleeing from the LORD)

Explanation

Jonah had told the sailors he was running away from the LORD, so when the storm came they asked him what he had done (Jonah 1:10).