✝️ 1992

JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge 1992 past questions

47 questions from the 1992 JAMB UTME Christian Religious Knowledge paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q1 ✓ Answer: C
According to the creation account of Genesis 1, God charged man to
A
rest on the Sabbath day
B
worship Him
C
have dominion over all the earth
D
obey all His commandments.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q2 ✓ Answer: C
“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.” This statement explains the
A
existence of blood revenge
B
significance of blood
C
disapproval of violence
D
prohibition of blood revenge.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q3 ✓ Answer: C
When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, Abraham laughed because
A
Hagar prompted him
B
his wife Sarah laughed
C
they were too old to have a child
D
he already had a child called Ishmael.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q4 ✓ Answer: B
After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he promised that he would
A
continue to live there forever
B
give a tenth of all he would have to God
C
return immediately and settle there with his family
D
go to his father’s house in peace.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q5 ✓ Answer: D
Why did Judah advise his brother against shedding the blood of Joseph?
A
He was afraid of blood
B
Joseph was their brother
C
Blood is life
D
He wanted to raise some money by selling Joseph.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q6 ✓ Answer: A
Why did God redeem the Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh?
A
God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
B
They yoke of the Israelites was heavy
C
God wanted to show His power to Pharaoh
D
He wanted to show that Moses was powerful
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q8 ✓ Answer: A
The golden calf which Aaron made for the people of Israel signified
A
a return to the gods of Egypt.
B
the final break with the god that brought them out of Egypt.
C
the beginning of idolatry in Israel
D
the end of Moses’ leadership of the people of Israel.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q9 ✓ Answer: A
During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because
A
the people were afraid and trembled
B
they thought they would die
C
they did not consecrate themselves
D
Moses was their spokesman.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q10 ✓ Answer: A
Where did Joshua gather all the tribes of Israel for presentation before God?
A
Shechem
B
Dan
C
Sinai
D
Shiloh
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q11 ✓ Answer: B
The valley of Eshcol is symbolic to Israel because it was the place where
A
Moses and his people had a resounding victory over the Amalekites
B
the men of Israel cut down the cluster of grapes
C
the spies set out to survey Canaan
D
the Israelites challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q12 ✓ Answer: B
The report brought by the men who followed Caleb to spy the land of Canaan showed that the land
A
was desolate
B
had rich fruits
C
devoured its inhabitants
D
flowed with milk and honey
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q13 ✓ Answer: C
God’s anger was kindled against Eli and his children because Eli did not
A
train his children in the way of the LORD
B
warn his children against sin
C
apply appropriate sanctions on his children when due
D
know the gravity of their actions.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q13 ✓ Answer: A
The Shema emphasizes the
A
unity of God
B
had rich fruits
C
omnipotence of God
D
importance of Israel to the world,
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q14 ✓ Answer: B
The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeath-elohim a confirmation that the LORD had anointed him to rule over God’s people, were
A
false prophets
B
ecstatic prophets
C
court prophets
D
classical prophets
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q14 ✓ Answer: A
“The LORD give you children by this woman for the loan which she lent to the LORD;…”
A
Samuel
B
Isaac
C
Samson
D
Ishmael CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 1993 [PAGE 31]
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q15 ✓ Answer: D
While David was being anointed king, he received
A
a protest from Saul
B
the promise of eternal reign
C
a gift from Samuel
D
the Spirit of the LORD.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q16 ✓ Answer: B
Against whom were the Israelites fighting when King David committed adultery with Uriah’s wife?
A
The Amorites
B
The Ammonites
C
The Hittites
D
The Syrians
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q17 ✓ Answer: D
According to Psalm 51, the sacrifice acceptable to God is.
A
a clean heart
B
obedience
C
a lamb without blemish
D
a broken spirit
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q18 ✓ Answer: C
Solomon could devote his attention to the building of the house of the LORD because
A
of the supplies from the Queen of Sheba B of Hiram’s co-operation
C
there was neither adversary nor misfortune
D
of David’s purchase of the site for the building.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q19 ✓ Answer: A
The immediate cause of the division of the kingdom was
A
Rehoboam’s foolishness
B
Solomon’s bad government
C
Prophet Ahijah’s instigation
D
Jeroboam’s rebellion.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q20 ✓ Answer: A
“Arise go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you”. What exactly necessitated this event?
A
The drought caused by Elijah’s curse
B
Ahab’s evil in the sight of the LORD
C
The ravens ceased to feedElijah D Elijah’s fight from Ahab.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q21 ✓ Answer: B
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, …” is a hymn of praise by
A
the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation
B
Zachariah at the birth of John the Baptist
C
Simeon at the presentation of Jesus in the Temple
D
Elizabeth at the visit of Mary.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q22 ✓ Answer: C
According to the birth and infancy narratives in St. Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream three times. In the second appearance, he instructed Joseph to
A
accept that Mary was a virgin
B
expect a baby boy
C
go into exile
D
return form exile. 23, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation …” This was said at the dedication of Jesus by
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q24 ✓ Answer: A
“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
A
Pharisees and the Sadducees
B
Pharisees and the Scribes
C
Sadducees and the Lawyers
D
Zealots and the Herodians
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q25 ✓ Answer: C
The second temptation of Jesus according to Luke’s account of the gospel was
A
giving the kingdoms of the world to Jesus if he would worship the devil
B
a command for a stone to become bread
C
jumping down from the pinnacle of the temple
D
denying the name of God, the Father,
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q26 ✓ Answer: B
What did Christ say should be the qualification of whoever was to be first or great among the apostles?
A
Being baptized with Christ’s baptism
B
Being a slave of all
C
Giving one’s life as a ransom
D
Drinking from the same cup as Jesus,
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q28 ✓ Answer: D
In which miracle story was Jesus mistaken for a ghost by his disciples?
A
The feeding of the five thousand
B
Calming of the storm and sea
C
Healing the demoniac
D
Walking on the sea.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q29 ✓ Answer: B
According to Luke, the healing of the paralytic was intended to show that
A
God alone can forgive sins
B
Jesus has authority to forgive sins
C
the Holy Spirit makes intercession for sinners
D
faith and prayer can heal.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q30 ✓ Answer: C
“…I adjure you by God, do not torment me, …” what is the significance of this statement?
A
The demons wanted to reach an agreement with Jesus.
B
The demons wanted to reach an agreement with Jesus.
C
It is a recognition of the fact that demons are subject to Jesus.
D
It shows that demons hate Jesus. [PAGE 29]
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q31 ✓ Answer: D
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 a pre-requisite to healing,
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q32 ✓ Answer: B
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.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q33 ✓ Answer: B
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
practicing charity
D
performing miracles.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q34 ✓ Answer: D
After their mission, the seventy disciplines 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 The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q36 ✓ Answer: C
“This is my beloved Son; listen to him”. ‘This was said on the occasion of Jesus’
A
baptism
B
temptation
C
transfiguration
D
resurrection him.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q37 ✓ Answer: C
“…My house shall be a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robber” Just before making this statement, the speaker
A
locked up the temple
B
taught in the temple
C
drove out those who sold in the temple
D
went out of the temple.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q38 ✓ Answer: A
Which of the following questions did the high priest ask Jesus during His trial?
A
‘Are you the Christ, the son of the Blessed?’
B
‘Are you greater than Solomon?’
C
‘Are you the King of the Jews?’
D
‘Are you the Son of David?’
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q39 ✓ Answer: D
“…Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children…: These words were addressed by Jesus to the
A
sons of Jerusalem
B
men of Bethlehem
C
women of Bethlehem
D
daughters of Jerusalem 4.0 What was the first statement of Jesus on the cross according to Luke’s account of the gospel?
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q41 ✓ Answer: C
Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, three women went to the tomb of Jesus to
A
see whether He had risen
B
decorate it
C
anoint the body of Jesus
D
see whether the soldiers had carried the body away.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q42 ✓ Answer: C
“…Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified…” As a reaction to this declaration, the Jews
A
decided to kill Peter and the apostles
B
went back to their houses in anger
C
were deeply troubled and asked what they should do
D
ridiculed Peter and the apostles.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q43 ✓ Answer: C
“…You have not lied to men but to God” The immediate effect of this statement of Peter on the liar was that he
A
became afraid
B
became ill
C
fell down dead
D
repented and was forgiven ,
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q44 ✓ Answer: A
The apostles created a new office in the ministry besides prayer and preaching, in order to address the problems of
A
Injustice
B
false prophecy
C
incest
D
adultery
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q45 ✓ Answer: B
Saul’s encounter with the Risen Christ on the road to Damascus convinced him that
A
he needed salvation
B
Jesus is the Son of God
C
the faith of his father was right
D
he should have gone to Damascus with more armed escort.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q46 ✓ Answer: B
When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem
A
welcomed him
B
were afraid of him
C
were indifferent towards him
D
were full of sympathy for him
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q47 ✓ Answer: C
Paul and Barnabas were referred to as ‘gods’ in Lystra because they
A
were agents of the unknown God
B
silenced Elymas the magician
C
healed a crippled man
D
proclaimed the gospel with power.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q48 ✓ Answer: B
“... Abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from unchastity...”To which issue was the above a response?
A
Immoral behaviour [PAGE 30]
B
Circumcision controversy
C
Idol worship
D
Demon possession.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q49 ✓ Answer: C
“... I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; with respect to the hope and resurrection of the dead I am on trial.” This was part of the address of Paul to
A
the Jerusalem crowd
B
King Agrippa and Festus
C
the Sanhedrin
D
the tribune.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 1992 Q50 ✓ Answer: B
According to Paul, which of the following is the greatest?
A
Truth
B
Love
C
Faith
D
Hope