JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 124

616.

The parable which teaches the need for love for one's neighbor is that of the

A.

Wheat and tares

B.

Mustard seed

C.

Good Samaritan

D.

Sower

Correct answer is C

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. It is about a traveler who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the road. Finally, a Samaritan happens to come upon the traveler. Samaritans and Jews despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the injured man. This depispicts love shown to one another

617.

One important fact that Mary brought out in Jesus miracle of changing water to wine is that she

A.

Had a deep insight of her son and his abilities

B.

Was a sister of the bridegroom

C.

Attended marriage feasts regularly

D.

Must intercede for a miracle to occur

Correct answer is A

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana or Wedding at Cana is the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John. In the Gospel account, Jesus, his mother and his disciples are invited to a wedding, and when the wine runs out, Jesus delivers a sign of his glory by turning water into wine. Mary recognized the abilities of Jesus doing the impossible, that was why she took the case to him and told everyone to obey and do as he instructs them.

Bible ref: John 2:1-11

618.

A good example of nature miracles performed by Jesus was that of

A.

Healing the leper

B.

Casting out demons

C.

Raising the dead

D.

Calming the storm

Correct answer is D

The following are example of nature miracles as recorded in the bible

Walking on water – Jesus gets out of a boat and walks on water.

Calming the storm – during a storm, the disciples woke Jesus, and he rebuked the storm causing it to become calm. Jesus then rebukes the disciples for lack of faith.

Finding a coin in the fish's mouth is reported in Matthew 17:24-27.

 

619.

"...Whoever does not bear his cross and comes after me cannot be my disciple..."

This statement by Jesus entails that

A.

Following Him leads to death on the cross

B.

Following him demands total surrender and commitment

C.

One must be prepared to disown his parents

D.

His followers must carry a cross

Correct answer is B

It means one must totally surrender every other thing to follow Jesus 

Luke 14:25-27

620.

The wise men from the East were able to known about the birth of Jesus because they were

A.

Geographers

B.

Explorers

C.

Star-worshippers

D.

Astrologers

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.