JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 490

2,446.

The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus teaches that

A.

Prayer is very basic to healing

B.

There is need to persistently shout for attention

C.

Jesus is the son of David

D.

Faith is pre-requisite for healing

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,447.

The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes that

A.

It is not good for the son and the father to quarrel

B.

Repentance and reconciliation are important

C.

The father loves the second son more than the first

D.

The first son was jealous

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,448.

According to Matthew's account of the gospel the most important divine requirement for entering the kingdom of heaven is

A.

Preaching the gospel

B.

Doing the will of God

C.

Practising charity

D.

Performing miracles

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,449.

After their mission, the seventy disciples reported to Jesus that

A.

Many people repented

B.

They enjoyed the hospitality of people

C.

They were honoured and respected

D.

Demons were subject to them in His name

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,450.

The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of

A.

Prophets and apostles

B.

The law and the prophets

C.

The spirit and the word

D.

Judges and kings

Correct answer is B

The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance of "the law and the prophets" in the ministry of Jesus. This event is described in the Gospels of Matthew (Matthew 17:1-13), Mark (Mark 9:2-13), and Luke (Luke 9:28-36). Moses represents the Law, and Elijah represents the Prophets. Their presence emphasizes the continuity of Jesus' ministry with the Old Testament Scriptures and the fulfilment of the prophetic expectations regarding the Messiah.