JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 64

316.

''....You are the Christ, the son of the living God.''

The statement above was made by

A.

Peter

B.

James

C.

John

D.

Philip

Correct answer is A

Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

317.

According to Amos, true religion entails

A.

Being just and righteous

B.

Engaging in sacrifices and burnt offerings

C.

Engaging in holy feasts and assemblies

D.

Fasting and praying always

Correct answer is A

Amos teaches us that true religion is much more than outward forms of piety but true righteousness and being just

318.

''Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe''

Jesus made the statement above to

A.

His mother at Cana in Galilee

B.

The father of the epileptic boy

C.

The Syrophenician woman

D.

Thomas, the twin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

319.

The ruler of the synagogue whose child Jesus raised to life was

A.

A widow

B.

Zebedee

C.

A centurion

D.

Jairus

Correct answer is D

Jairus a patron or ruler of a Galilee synagogue, had asked Jesus to heal his 12-year-old daughter.
REF_____Mark 5:21-43

320.

''An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...''
Jesus corrected the teaching in the statement above by declaring that

A.

Give and take is an ideal way of life

B.

Retaliation should be in equal measure to the offence

C.

Retaliation is right

D.

Forgiveness is right

Correct answer is D

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urges his followers to turn the other cheek: You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.