2017 JAMB Christian Religious Studies Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

Moses commissioned Joshua as the new leader of Israel in the presence of_________

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B. Eleazer

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A. Zadok

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C. Mariam

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D. Aaron

Question 2

".....Tend the flock of God...not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock..." An Elder who exhibits the tenets of Peter's charge in the statement above would be displaying_______

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A. Humility

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B. Civic responsibility

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C. Forgiveness

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D. Dignity of Labour

Question 3

According to Mathew, when Jesus was arrested, He led to_____________

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B. Caiaphas

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A. Herod the Great

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C. Pontius Pilate

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D. Amas

Question 4

Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel and elders before God to renew the Covenant at__________

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B. Shechem

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A. Canaan

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C. Sinai

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D. Horeb

Question 5

Jeremiah was not ready to accept God's call as a prophet because______

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B. He was too young and inexperienced

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A. The people would not listen to him

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C. He needed to know God more

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D. It was a difficult task

Question 6

The Main reason King Ahab demanded for Naboth's Vineyard was because he_________

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B. Said that the Vineyard was near his House

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A. Wanted to add it to his multiple vineyards

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C. Intended to use it for a fruit garden

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D. Knew that Naboth was not an Israelite

Question 7

According to the beatitudes, the blessing for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness is________

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B. Satisfaction

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A. Mercy

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C. Comfort

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D. Salvation

Question 8

According to Romans, believers are raised from the dead by the Father so that they walk in________

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D. The newness of Life

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A. God's divine power

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B. Accordance to his will

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C. The grace of God

Question 9

Nehemiah decided to go back to Jerusalem because of_____________

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A. The bad state in which Jerusalem was

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B. His very long stay in Susa

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C. The altar God told him build for him

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D. The cruel treatment given to him by his Master

Question 10

"........Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds" What was the response of the master to the statement above?

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C. An enemy has done this

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A. Let both grow together

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B. The weeds will die

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D. Gather and Burn weeds

Question 11

In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he encouraged believers to demonstrate humility by__________

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D. Not seeking their own interest but that of others

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A. Interacting with the unbelievers

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B. Giving honour and respect to Church elders

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C. Honoring their Fathers and Mothers in the Lord

Question 12

Who among these Kings of Judah made peace with the King of Israel during his reign________

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C. Jehoshaphat

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A. Asa

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B. Jeroboam

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D. Zedekiah

Question 13

The vision of the dry bones of Ezekiel portrays___________

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B. Hope

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A. Punishment

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C. Judgement

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D. Famine

Question 14

According to Paul's teaching concerning the second coming of Jesus, the believers will meet the Lord when he is_________

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B. In the Air

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A. On Mount Zion

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C. In his holy temple

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D. Across the Jordan

Question 15

".......How long will you grieve over Saul...." On what occasion did God make the statement above to Samuel?

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A. At Saul's rejection

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B. At Saul's torment

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C. At Saul's death

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D. At Saul's disobedience

Question 16

Daniel became distinguished above all the other presidents and satraps because_______

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B. An excellent spirit was in him

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A. The spirit of wisdom was in him

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C. He had faith in God

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D. He was favoured by God

Question 17

No one lacked in the Early Church because__________

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C. They shared all they had in common

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A. God blessed them

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B. The grace of God was upon them

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D. They worked hard

Question 18

According to the gospel of John, everyone who does evil hates___________

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A. The Light

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B. Righteousness

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C. Love

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D. The Anointed

Question 19

According to Paul to Colossians, the credit for giving belongs to_______

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C. God only

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A. The receiver

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B. The giver

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D. The Apostles

Question 20

According to Ephesians, Paul enjoins Fathers not to__________

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B. Provoke their Children to anger

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A. Threaten their Children

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C. Deprive their Children of Love

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D. Create fear in their Children

Question 21

"When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the LORD....." Where was Jonah when he made this statement?

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D. In the belly of the fish

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A. In Tarshish

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B. In Nineveh

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C. In the boat of the Mariners

Question 22

James enjoins believers who lack wisdom to____________

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D. Ask in Faith

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A. Sow seeds

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B. Ask Elders

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C. Fast and Pray

Question 23

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul warned believers aganist the love of money, because it contends with their__________

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B. Faith

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A. Belief

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C. Desire

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D. Hope

Question 24

"....But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing...."

From your assessment of Jesus teaching about giving, what do you think is a violation of the statement__________

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B. One does not give from freewill

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A. One give only what one has

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C. One is judgemental in giving

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D. One gives only what is requested

Question 25

Hosea compared Judah's love for he Lord to the morning clouds because it_________

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B. Went away early like the dew

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A. Was delicate

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C. Was sincere

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D. Went up to like smoke

Question 26

In the contest on Mount Carmel, the true God answered with__________

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C. Fire

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A. Lightening

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B. Earthquake

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D. Thunder

Question 27

God commanded Solomon not to marry from among the Moabites, Amorites, Edomites, Sidonians and the Hitties because they___________

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D. Would turn away his heart after their gods

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A. Were not submissive to their Husbands

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B. Would not worship the God of Israel

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C. Would still go after other Men

Question 28

According to Mark, The number of Women that went to Jesus Tomb on the Morning of his resurrection to anoint him were___________

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D. Three

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A. Five

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B. Two

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C. Four

Question 29

The way in which various people hear the word of God is described in the parable of the ______

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B. Sower

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A. Wheat and tares

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C. Love of God

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D. Weeds

Question 30

If asked to examine Jesus action of cleansing the Temple, what emotions do you think he evoked?

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A. Awe

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B. Envy

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C. Exoneration

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D. Fear

Question 31

According to Paul in Romans, since all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, they are justified by__________

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B. Grace

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A. Faith

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C. Their works

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D. His mercy

Question 32

According to Mark, after Jesus had triumphantly entered Jerusalem, He__________

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B. Went first into the Temple

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A. Addressed the Pharisees

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C. Wept over the City

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D. Went to Bethany with the twelve

Question 33

The prophet who rebuked King David for his Adultery with Uriah's wife was_______

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D. Nathan

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A. Hosea

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B. Samuel

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C. Amos

Question 34

As Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee, he called_________

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B. Simon Peter and Andrew

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A. John and Simon Peter

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C. Andrew and James

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D. James and John

Question 35

Nehemiah inquired about the state of Jerusalem from_________

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D. Hanani

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A. Tobias

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B. Ezra

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C. Hacaliah

Question 36

In order to receive a reward of inheritance, Paul exhorts believers to________

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B. Carry out their tasks heartily

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A. Collect offerings and tithes

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C. Ask for manna from heaven

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D. Always pray for their daily bread

Question 37

God commanded Noah not to eat the blood of animals because___________

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C. Life is in the blood

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A. It could lead man into covenant with Satan

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B. The blood was contaminated

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D. The blood of animals is meant for idols

Question 38

".......But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that moses commanded...." Jesus made the statement above because___________

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C. Such offerings serve as a proof to the people

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A. He did not want confrontation from the pharisees

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B. There was need to show appreciation

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D. Without such offerings, the leprosy might come back

Question 39

On which day did God create sea creatures and all living things?

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A. The fifth day

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B. The second day

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C. The sixth day

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D. The third day

Question 40

The council that was held to decide on the issue of circumcision was at________

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A. Jerusalem

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B. Samaria

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C. Lystra

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D. Antioch

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