2012 JAMB CRS PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leave a Comment / Jamb CRS / By Jamb Tutor Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% 0 votes, 0 avg Created by Jamb TutorJamb CRS 2012 JAMB CRS PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 1. When Elijah escaped to the brook Cherith, he was fed by a) angels b) doves c) ravens d) sparrows Elijah was sustained by ravens at the brook Cherith, showcasing God’s miraculous provision. Ravens, unclean birds according to Jewish law, were used to bring food, illustrating that God can use any means to care for His people. Other options do not fit the biblical account in 1 Kings 17:2-6. 2 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 2. The contest on Mount Carmel was to prove that a) Baal was the god of Israel b) Baal controlled nature c) God was supreme to other gods d) Israel had faith in God The contest on Mount Carmel was meant to show God’s supremacy over other gods. Elijah challenged Baal’s prophets to call fire from heaven, which only God could do, proving His unrivaled power. The other options don’t convey this purpose. 3 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 3. Naboth did not agree to release his vineyard to Ahab because a) the amount offered for it was too small b) it was his major source of income c) it was his only vineyard d) it was the inheritance of his fathers Naboth refused to sell his vineyard as it was a family inheritance. In Israelite law, land inheritance held deep significance, unlike the other options which don’t capture the cultural importance of ancestral property. 4 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 4. What did Gehazi deceitfully receive from Naaman? a) two talents of silver and two festal garments b) two talents of silver and two shekels of gold c) two festal garments and two talents of gold d) two thousand shekels and two festal garments Gehazi received two talents of silver and two festal garments from Naaman by deceit, abusing the authority of his master Elisha. His actions resulted in him being cursed with leprosy. Other options are incorrect as they do not fit the account in 2 Kings 5:20-27. 5 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 5. The greatest achievement of King Josiah of Judah was his a) rebuilding the Temple b) sweeping reforms of the religious life of his people c) curtailing the Assyrian aggressions d) training a worthy successor before his death King Josiah is celebrated for his religious reforms, restoring worship and purifying Judah from idolatry. This achievement reflects his devotion to God, which set him apart. Other options do not capture the central focus of his reign. 6 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 6. Jerusalem fell in 586 B.C. to the Babylonian King called a) Nebuchadnezzar b) Nabopolassar c) Asshurbanipal d) Psammetichus I Jerusalem was conquered by Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king who led the Israelites into exile. Other kings mentioned did not lead this particular conquest. 7 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 7. And the King (Artaxerxes) said to me, “Why is your face sad, seeing you are not sick? This is nothing else but sadness of the heart.” Why was the addressee sad? a) The condition of Jerusalem was deplorable b) He was fasting because of Jerusalem c) Enemies of Jerusalem were laughing at him d) He was in exile in Babylon Nehemiah was heartbroken over Jerusalem’s dilapidated state. His distress, even in the king’s presence, reflected his love for his homeland. Other options don’t accurately explain Nehemiah’s sadness. 8 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 8. Although Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into the fiery furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished to see four men in the furnace. He said the fourth man was like a) a prophet b) an angel of the LORD c) a son of the gods d) a priest Nebuchadnezzar observed a fourth figure resembling “a son of the gods” walking with the men in the fire, symbolizing divine protection. Other descriptions don’t align with his astonished reaction. 9 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 9. In the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God to a) punish the people of Nineveh b) forgive him c) stop the tempest d) deliver him Jonah prayed for deliverance from his predicament in the fish’s belly, demonstrating his repentance and recognition of God’s mercy. Other options are unrelated to the specific context of his prayer. 10 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 10. The sins of Nineveh notwithstanding, God spared the inhabitants because a) Jonah was reluctant to deliver the message to them b) the people responded positively to God’s mercy c) Nineveh was made up of a large population that did not know its right from its left d) Nineveh was a great and prosperous city with one hundred and twenty thousand inhabitants God’s mercy was extended to Nineveh because the people responded to Jonah’s message with sincere repentance. This shows the theme of repentance and mercy in the book of Jonah. Other options don’t reflect this act of compassion. 11 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 11. Daniel was distinguished above all other satraps and presidents because he a) worshipped only one God b) had an excellent spirit in him c) refused to worship the golden image d) interpreted the king’s dream Daniel’s excellent spirit, which reflected his faith and integrity, set him apart among his peers, earning him the king’s favor. Other options don’t fully capture the source of his distinction. 12 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 12. Daniel could not be harmed by the lions because a) an angel shut the mouths of the lions b) the lions were not hungry c) a pillar of cloud separated Daniel from the lions d) Daniel understood their language God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths, sparing Daniel’s life and demonstrating divine intervention. Other explanations don’t align with the miraculous nature of this event. 13 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 13. The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD in the days of the Judges by a) serving the Philistines b) practicing human sacrifice c) marrying the Canaanites d) serving the Baals Serving the Baals represented Israel’s idolatry and rejection of God, leading to cycles of oppression and deliverance. Other options don’t fully explain the religious disobedience. 14 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 14. Selling the needy for a pair of shoes in Amos means a) exchanging the needy for shoes b) equating human beings with material things c) trade by barter d) oppressing the needy Amos condemns Israel’s greed and injustice, where the needy are treated as worthless, underscoring societal oppression. Other explanations miss the point of dehumanizing poverty. 15 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 15. “For three transgressions of Israel and for four, I will not revoke the punishment…” In the latter part of this prophecy, Amos condemned Israel for a) not remembering the covenant of brotherhood b) fighting and destroying Gilead c) completely neglecting social justice d) rejecting the laws and statutes of the LORD Israel’s neglect of social justice is emphasized by Amos, reflecting God’s anger toward their oppression and unfaithfulness. Other options do not accurately reflect Amos’s rebuke. 16 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 16. From Hosea’s teaching, we learn that God a) will pour His Spirit on all flesh b) will create a new heart in His people c) prefers steadfast love to sacrifice d) requires total commitment Hosea emphasized that God values steadfast love over ritualistic sacrifices, indicating that genuine devotion is more meaningful than mere acts of worship. Other options do not align with Hosea’s primary message. 17 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 17. The central theme of Isaiah’s teachings is that a) no sinner can be saved b) every sinner will be saved c) no sinner is beyond redemption d) the vilest sinner will not be redeemed Isaiah’s message underscores that no sinner is beyond redemption, highlighting God’s willingness to save all who repent. The other options don’t fully capture the inclusive hope of salvation. 18 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 18. “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said,” Here am I! Send me.” Why did Isaiah offer himself to be God’s messenger? a) Because the king had died and he needed another job b) Having been cleansed of his sins, he saw the need to warn others c) Because he had seen the beauty of heaven and wanted to work for God d) There were no other prophets After being cleansed of his sins, Isaiah felt compelled to carry God’s message of repentance, recognizing the need to warn others. Other answers do not accurately reflect his spiritual transformation. 19 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 19. Who, according to Ezekiel, did the exiles blame for their plight? a) Moses and Aaron b) The Egyptians c) Their fathers d) Their enemies The exiles blamed their fathers for their suffering, following a belief in generational punishment, which Ezekiel addressed to encourage personal accountability. Other options don’t match the historical context. 20 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 20. God told Jeremiah that He would give Jerusalem into the hands of the Chaldeans because the Israelites a) had provoked God to anger b) were few in number c) did not prepare adequately for war d) were engaged in merry-making The Israelites’ disobedience and idolatry provoked God’s anger, leading to the Babylonian conquest. Other options do not fully capture the religious aspect of this judgment. 21 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 21. The expression ‘dry bones’ in Ezekiel refers to a) an Israelite proverb b) the whole house of Israel c) the slain in the valley d) sinful Israelites and Judeans “Dry bones” symbolized Israel’s hopeless state, but through Ezekiel’s prophecy, God promised restoration and revival. Other answers do not capture the prophetic symbolism. 22 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 22. According to Paul, the law and the prophets bear witness to the a) righteousness of God b) covenant with Israel c) crucifixion of Christ d) wickedness of the Jews Paul teaches that the law and prophets point to God’s righteousness, affirming His plan for salvation. Other options do not convey this foundational truth. 23 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 23. According to Paul in his Letter to the Galatians, one is justified by a) works of the law b) faith in Jesus Christ c) love for the neighbor d) love for God Paul emphasizes that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through works, indicating reliance on God’s grace. Other options misrepresent the doctrine of salvation. 24 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 24. The function of the law to believers before the coming of Christ was that of a a) custodian b) judge c) servant d) father The law acted as a custodian, guiding people until Christ, after which faith replaced legal adherence. Other roles don’t align with Paul’s teaching. 25 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 25. Justification by grace shows that work is a) not required for salvation b) complementary to grace c) the primary requisite for salvation d) opposed to salvation Justification by grace means that salvation is a gift from God and not something earned by works, highlighting God’s mercy. The other options misconstrue the role of grace. 26 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 26. All Christians who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized a) into His death b) by fire c) under the law d) by His disciples Baptism into Christ represents dying and rising with Him, a core Christian concept symbolizing unity with Jesus’ death and resurrection. Other options do not align with this theology. 27 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 27. In what way did God condemn sin in the flesh? a) He allowed Jesus to be crucified b) Repentance was made possible for forgiveness c) Resurrection rendered sin ineffective d) He sent His own Son in the likeness of man God condemned sin by sending His Son in human form to live a sinless life and offer Himself as a sacrifice, fulfilling divine justice. Other explanations misinterpret the concept of sin in the flesh. 28 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 28. “But you are not in darkness, brethren, for that day to surprise you like a thief.” That ‘day’ refers to the a) Pentecost b) resurrection of Christ c) coming of the LORD d) ascension The “day” here refers to the second coming of the Lord, a surprise only to those unprepared. The other events don’t match the context of Paul’s warning. 29 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 29. The main aim of the teaching of Christ’s humility in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is that every Christian should a) regard himself as equal to Jesus b) confess Jesus is LORD to God’s glory c) work out salvation with fear d) look to others’ interests, not selfishness Paul urges believers to emulate Christ’s humility by selflessly caring for others, promoting unity within the church. Other options don’t fully capture this theme. 30 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 30. According to Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, God exalted Jesus and gave Him a name above all names because He a) was His Son b) was humble and obedient unto death c) never committed any sin d) was the greatest man ever born Jesus’ humility and obedience, even to death, were the reasons for His exaltation, a powerful example of servitude. Other options do not convey the significance of His obedience. 31 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 31. In the Letter to the Galatians, Christians are encouraged to bear one another’s burdens in order to a) enter the kingdom of God b) be children of God c) be rewarded in heaven d) fulfill the law of Christ Paul teaches that bearing each other’s burdens fulfills the law of Christ, emphasizing community support. Other answers do not accurately reflect this principle. 32 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 32. “Be angry but do not sin” means that anger a) is not a serious sin b) it is not a sin at all c) is an unforgivable sin d) could be an occasion for sin Paul warns believers that while anger itself isn’t sinful, it can lead to sin if uncontrolled. Other interpretations do not capture this caution. 33 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 33. There are varieties of gifts, and so different people have different gifts. Who gives all these gifts? a) Angels b) The Holy Spirit c) The apostles d) The disciples The Holy Spirit is the source of spiritual gifts, distributing them as needed within the church. Other options do not reflect this belief. 34 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 34. The overriding principle in the use of spiritual gifts is a) decency and order b) growth and power c) faith and love d) zeal and power Paul emphasizes that spiritual gifts should be used in decency and order, supporting harmony within the church. The other options don’t fully capture this principle. 35 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 35. For the administration of the churches, Paul directed that Christians should a) surrender all to the church b) regularly contribute to the church c) donate when convenient d) live communally Paul encouraged regular contributions to the church, showing support for its upkeep. Other options don’t align with his advice on responsible giving. 36 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 36. Contributions for the needy in the church, according to Paul, must be made a) enforced b) specified c) with cheerfulness d) witnessed by others Paul taught that offerings should be made cheerfully, reinforcing the importance of giving with a willing heart. Other options don’t align with this instruction. 37 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 37. Paul teaches that we should obey governing authorities in order to avoid a) imprisonment and execution b) ridicule and punishment c) unemployment and hunger d) God’s wrath and a bad conscience Paul advises obedience to authorities to avoid God’s wrath and to maintain a clear conscience. The other options don’t capture this biblical instruction. 38 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 38. When Paul says, “if anyone will not work, let him not eat,” he means that a) the unemployed shouldn’t eat b) lazy must eat only a little c) all must work with their hands d) all should seek lucrative jobs Paul emphasizes the need for everyone to work and not depend on others, reinforcing self-sufficiency and responsibility. Other interpretations miss this principle. 39 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 39. Paul worked harder than any of the apostles because a) he had strength b) God’s grace was with him c) Jesus revealed Himself to him d) he was a former persecutor Paul attributes his hard work to God’s grace, highlighting his transformation and commitment. Other explanations don’t reflect his motivation. 40 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 40. Christian wives are to be subject to their husbands a) as husbands care for them b) because it is fitting in the LORD c) it’s the natural thing to do d) since women aren’t to be heard Paul instructs wives to submit as fitting in the Lord, emphasizing mutual respect within marriage. Other options misinterpret this counsel. 41 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 41. On being revealed at the coming of Christ, the lawless will be slain by the a) sword of God b) gospel message c) power from above d) breath of His mouth Paul describes the “breath of His mouth” as the means by which Christ will destroy the lawless one, symbolizing divine judgment. Other options don’t reflect this imagery. 42 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 42. An important feature of the second coming of Jesus as taught by Paul is the a) outbreak of a world war b) establishment of a world government c) reign of the lawless one d) resurrection of the dead Paul explains that Jesus’ return will involve the resurrection of the dead, underscoring eternal life. The other options are unrelated to his description of this event. 43 / 43 Category: Jamb CRS 2012 43. “What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.” This statement refers to the a) parable of the sower b) Christian good works c) resurrection of the dead d) reward of Christian works Paul uses this metaphor to explain the resurrection, showing that life after death requires transformation, as in agriculture. The other options don’t convey this teaching. Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback
