JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 5

Question 5

The Patriarchs

God stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son in the land of Moriah because He

  1. A.was enraged at his human sacrifice
  2. B.loved Isaac
  3. C.preferred Ishmael
  4. D.was convinced of his obedience.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (was convinced of his obedience.)

Explanation

The angel said, “now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son” (Genesis 22:12). The test had proved Abraham's obedience.