JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 23

Question 23

The Call of the Prophets

How did God help Jeremiah overcome his inability to speak as prophet?

  1. A.He gave him a cake of honey to eat.
  2. B.He touched his mouth with a burning coal.
  3. C.He put out His hands and touched his mouth.
  4. D.He sent seraphim to speak to him.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He put out His hands and touched his mouth.)

Explanation

“The LORD put forth his hand and touched my mouth” and put His words in it (Jeremiah 1:9). The burning coal was Isaiah's experience.