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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

In extolling the sovereignty of God, Amos contrasted Him with the Nile, which he described as

A. rising and sinking
B. flowing and flooding
C. drying and flooding
D. the source of Egypt’s power
Explanation

Amos contrasts God’s control with the Nile’s cycles (Amos 9:5: 'And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt... and it shall rise up wholly as a flood').

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

By keeping God’s covenant, the people of Israel would become

A. teachers of nations
B. a kingdom of priests to God
C. the inheritors of the earth
D. a nation where God would manifest Himself
Explanation

God promised Israel to be a priestly kingdom (Exodus 19:6: 'And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation').

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Jeremiah, the vital element in the new covenant God would make with the Jews was that

A. He would bless all nations through the Jews
B. Man would be able to keep God’s law
C. salvation would come through a virgin’s seed
D. the individual would be accountable before God
Explanation

The new covenant emphasizes individual accountability (Jeremiah 31:34: 'And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour... for they shall all know me').

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Joseph saw his rise to leadership position in Egypt in relation to his brothers as

A. a proof of his superiority over them
B. a reward for enduring their evil deeds
C. a time to test their honesty
D. a means of preserving their lives
Explanation

Joseph saw his role as preserving his family (Genesis 45:7: 'And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives').

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.’ In the statement above, ‘you’ refers to

A. God
B. Balaam
C. Deborah
D. Jael
Explanation

Deborah insisted on Barak’s presence in battle (Judges 4:8: 'And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go').

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The name Ichabod means

A. God’s strength
B. unfolding glory
C. perpetual glory
D. departed glory
Explanation

Ichabod means the glory has departed from Israel (1 Samuel 4:21: 'And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel').

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

How did David perceive that his child from Bathsheba was dead?

A. He saw Bathsheba lamenting the loss
B. He saw his servants whispering together
C. He received a message from Joab
D. God revealed it through Nathan
Explanation

David noticed his servants’ whispers (2 Samuel 12:19: 'But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead').

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘As one falls before the wicked you have fallen.’ This is a part of David’s lamentation over

A. Absalom
B. Jonathan
C. Abner
D. Saul
Explanation

David lamented Saul and Jonathan’s deaths (2 Samuel 1:27: 'How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!'). The question focuses on Saul as the primary figure.

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The mother of the living child pleaded with Solomon to give the child to the other woman because

A. killing the child would serve no purpose
B. her heart yearned for the child
C. she was confident the king would ensure justice
D. she believed the child would recognize her later
Explanation

Her compassion showed true love (1 Kings 3:26: 'Then spake the woman whose the living child was... O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it').

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Hosea’s matrimonial experience symbolizes God’s intention to

A. reform Israel and make her greater
B. review his covenant with Israel
C. discipline Israel for her infidelity
D. redeem Israel from her unfaithfulness
Explanation

Hosea’s marriage reflects God’s redemption of Israel (Hosea 3:1: 'Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman... even as the LORD loveth the children of Israel').

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The harbinger of God’s love is described by

A. the birth of Jesus
B. the creation of the world
C. the exodus from Egypt
D. the covenant with Abraham
Explanation

Jesus’ birth heralds God’s love (John 3:16: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son').

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.’ This statement is part of

A. Solomon’s temple dedication
B. Josiah’s religious reforms
C. Isaiah’s vision in Uzziah’s reign
D. David bringing the ark to Jerusalem
Explanation

This is from Isaiah’s vision during Uzziah’s reign (Isaiah 6:3: 'And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts').

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah!’ The nation referred to as Sodom and Gomorrah in the statement above is

A. Israel
B. Judah
C. Samaria
D. Ephraim
Explanation

Isaiah compares Judah to Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:10: 'Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah').

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jeremiah was not anxious to accept God’s call to become a prophet because

A. he knew God did not listen to him
B. he knew the people would not listen to him
C. he needed to know God more
D. he was too young and inexperienced
Explanation

Jeremiah felt too young for the role (Jeremiah 1:6: 'Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child').

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The devil’s principal purpose for tempting Jesus Christ was to

A. show that nobody is above temptation
B. demonstrate that he controls the world
C. lure Jesus Christ from his mission
D. prove that Jesus is only human
Explanation

The devil aimed to derail Jesus’ mission (Matthew 4:3: 'And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread').

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.’ This statement teaches that

A. the Son of man is a spiritual being
B. the Son of man needs no house
C. church buildings are unnecessary
D. suffering is inevitable in Jesus’ mission
Explanation

Jesus highlights the suffering in His mission (Matthew 8:20: 'And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head').

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Luke, following Jesus involves

A. confession
B. self-denial
C. baptism
D. daily prayers
Explanation

Following Jesus requires self-denial (Luke 9:23: 'And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily').

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

In the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, which of the following played a very vital role?

A. Faith
B. Patience
C. Love
D. Repentance
Explanation

Faith was key in Jesus’ healing miracles (Matthew 9:22: 'But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole').

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jesus healed the only son of the widow of Nain because

A. the crowd pleaded with him
B. the widow demonstrated faith in Him
C. he wanted to make people believe in Him
D. he had compassion on her
Explanation

Jesus had compassion on the widow (Luke 7:13: 'And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not').

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The healing of the paralytic brought by his four friends demonstrates the power of Jesus to heal all types of diseases of

A. the mind
B. the soul
C. the body
D. the spirit
Explanation

Jesus healed the paralytic’s physical body (Mark 2:5: 'When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee').

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Jesus and Luke, the response of the blind Bartimaeus to healing was

A. to follow Jesus immediately
B. to show himself to the priests
C. to confess Jesus as a prophet
D. to tell the Jews about God
Explanation

Bartimaeus followed Jesus after healing (Mark 10:52: 'And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he... followed Jesus').

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The parable which teaches about God’s judgment is that of the

A. sower
B. lost sheep
C. weeds
D. mustard seed
Explanation

The parable of weeds teaches about judgment (Matthew 13:30: 'Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares').

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The parable of the Good Samaritan implies that

A. Samaritans always love their neighbours
B. Priests and Levites hardly show love
C. neighbourliness is expressed in love
D. a good neighbour must show love to his enemies
Explanation

The Samaritan’s love defines a neighbor (Luke 10:36-37: 'Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him...? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him').

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

In the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus likened obedience to His words to

A. building a house on a rock
B. preaching the word
C. studying the law
D. healing the sick
Explanation

Obedience is like building on a rock (Luke 6:47-48: 'Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them... is like a man which built an house... upon a rock').

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jesus’ teaching on adultery, prayer, and almsgiving emphasizes the importance of

A. the heart’s intent
B. individual interpretation
C. religious beliefs
D. social norms
Explanation

Jesus focuses on the heart’s intent (Matthew 5:28: 'But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart').

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jesus’ injunction not to lay up treasure on earth for ourselves implies that Christians should

A. store their treasures in heaven
B. avoid anxiety about charity
C. not be extravagant
D. be rich in good works
Explanation

Christians should store treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20: 'But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt').

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The seventy who returned from their missionary work were told by Jesus to rejoice because

A. their work was well received
B. they were protected from harm
C. their names were written in heaven
D. they preached to the poor
Explanation

Jesus said their names are in heaven (Luke 10:20: 'Notwithstanding in this rejoice not... but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven').

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Matthew, when Jesus was transfigured

A. His face shone like the sun
B. His body became as white as light
C. He could only communicate with heaven
D. He was surrounded by a cloud
Explanation

Jesus’ face shone like the sun (Matthew 17:2: 'And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun').

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Matthew, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding

A. a horse and a donkey
B. an ass and a horse
C. a colt and a camel
D. an ass and a colt
Explanation

Jesus rode an ass and its colt (Matthew 21:7: 'And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon').

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The prayer of Jesus before His arrest showed that

A. He was sorrowful and troubled
B. He hoped His disciples would not betray Him
C. He was not prepared to die on the cross
D. He wanted His disciples to be prayerful
Explanation

Jesus was sorrowful in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:38: 'Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death').

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Jesus’ reply to the question above by Pilate was

A. ‘You have said so’
B. ‘My kingship is not of this world’
C. ‘Who has made you a judge over us?’
D. ‘Why put me to the test?’
Explanation

Jesus replied to Pilate, ‘You have said so’ (Matthew 27:11: 'And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest').

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

According to Matthew, when the women went to see the sepulchre

A. they found the disciples had been there
B. they saw an angel sitting upon the stone
C. they saw the guards rolling the stone
D. they found the guards standing by the stone
Explanation

An angel sat on the stone at the tomb (Matthew 28:2: 'And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it').

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jesus used the illustration of the vine to teach that a Christian

A. must remain in fellowship
B. must bear good fruit
C. must abide in Him
D. must bear much fruit
Explanation

Christians must bear much fruit (John 15:5: 'I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit').

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Two of the seven disciples chosen to serve tables in the early church were

A. Parmenas and Timon
B. Matthias and Cornelius
C. Nathaniel and Philip
D. Stephen and Andrew
Explanation

Parmenas and Timon were among the seven (Acts 6:5: 'And they chose Stephen... and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas').

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

‘Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.’ This statement by Simon shows he was

A. seeking spiritual authority
B. very crafty
C. money-conscious
D. ignorant of the Spirit
Explanation

Simon’s offer to buy the Spirit’s power shows his money-conscious motive (Acts 8:18-20: 'And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money').

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

The story of Ananias and Sapphira in the early church illustrates the consequences of

A. disobedience to the apostles
B. dishonesty before God
C. refusing to share possessions
D. challenging church authority
Explanation

Ananias and Sapphira lied about their offering, facing God’s judgment (Acts 5:4: 'Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God').

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones symbolizes

A. the judgment of Israel
B. the restoration of Israel
C. the destruction of Jerusalem
D. the exile of the Jews
Explanation

The dry bones represent Israel’s restoration (Ezekiel 37:11-12: 'These bones are the whole house of Israel... I will open your graves, and cause you to come up').

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

In the Beatitudes, Jesus taught that the meek shall

A. inherit the earth
B. see God
C. be called sons of God
D. obtain mercy
Explanation

The meek inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5: 'Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth').

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Paul’s conversion of Lydia in Philippi demonstrates the importance of

A. hospitality in missionary work
B. preaching to large crowds
C. miracles in conversion
D. debating with philosophers
Explanation

Lydia’s hospitality aided Paul’s mission (Acts 16:15: 'And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying... come into my house, and abide there').

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Christian Religious Knowledge · 2003

Jesus taught that true greatness in the kingdom of God is achieved through

A. accumulating wealth
B. serving others humbly
C. gaining public recognition
D. strict adherence to the law
Explanation

Jesus emphasized humble service (Matthew 20:26: 'Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister').

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