JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 9

Question 9

The Patriarchs

God promised Abraham that nations of the earth shall be blessed through him because

  1. A.he had obeyed Him
  2. B.his descendants had obeyed Him
  3. C.of his kindness to Hagar
  4. D.of his exemplary leadership.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (he had obeyed Him)

Explanation

After Abraham was ready to sacrifice Isaac, God said all nations would be blessed through his descendants “because you have obeyed my voice” (Genesis 22:18).