Unilorin Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Moses and the Exodus

The concept of "theophany" is best illustrated in the Old Testament by which of the following events?

  1. A.David anointing Solomon as king.
  2. B.Moses encountering God in the burning bush.
  3. C.Abraham sacrificing Isaac.
  4. D.Samson's hair being cut.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Moses encountering God in the burning bush.)

Explanation

A theophany is a visible appearance of God. At the burning bush (Exodus 3) God appeared to Moses and spoke to him directly.