JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 22

Question 22

God's Divine Love

According to Amos, God desires knowledge of Him rather than

  1. A.fervent prayers
  2. B.dependency on the Law
  3. C.the multitude of prophecies
  4. D.burnt offerings.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (burnt offerings.)

Explanation

God wants people to know Him more than He wants burnt offerings (the words are in Hosea 6:6; Amos 5:21-24 makes the same point about sacrifices).