JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2022 past questions and answers

3 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 7

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The division of the kingdom of Israel took place during the reign of

  1. A.Rehoboam
  2. B.Samuel
  3. C.John
  4. D.Josiah
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Answer: A (Rehoboam)

Explanation

After Rehoboam refused to lighten the people's burden, the ten northern tribes made Jeroboam king (1 Kings 12).

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Question 11

Mission to the Gentiles

Who was a persecutor of the church before conversion to Christianity?

  1. A.James
  2. B.Barnabas
  3. C.Paul
  4. D.Silas
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Answer: C (Paul)

Explanation

Paul (Saul) persecuted the church violently before he met Jesus on the road to Damascus (Galatians 1:13; Acts 9).

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Question 49

Discipleship

Jesus called one of his disciples as he was going along by the sea of Galilee

  1. A.Jairus
  2. B.John the Baptist
  3. C.Nicodemus
  4. D.Andrew
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Answer: D (Andrew)

Explanation

Passing along by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw Simon and Andrew casting a net and called them to follow Him (Mark 1:16–17).

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