2013 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 2013 JAMB CRS PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 1. “Let us make man in our image…” In the statement above, ‘man’ refers to a) Eve b) Adam c) Male d) Male and female In the context of this biblical passage, the term “man” refers to both male and female, as they were both created in the image of God. Genesis 1:26 highlights the creation of humankind as a whole, indicating that both men and women share this divine image. The other options (A, B, and C) focus on specific individuals, which do not capture the holistic reference in the verse. 2 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 2. In the covenant with Noah, God equates blood with a) Sacrifice b) Life c) Murder d) Food The covenant made with Noah after the flood established that blood represents life. This is made clear in Genesis 9:4-6, where God commands Noah not to eat blood because it is life. The other options are incorrect as they either represent rituals or acts that do not directly align with the sanctity of life as indicated in this specific covenant. 3 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 3. The covenant with Abraham stipulates that an uncircumcised male shall a) Not marry in Israel b) Find it difficult to have a child c) Not stand before the Lord d) Be cut off from his people According to Genesis 17:14, the covenant with Abraham required circumcision as a sign of the covenant. If a male was uncircumcised, he was to be “cut off from his people.” This shows the seriousness of the covenant. The other options (A, B, C) misinterpret the consequences of not following this covenant command. 4 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 4. Joseph was hated the more by his brothers because a) He was his father’s favourite b) He was the first son of Rebecca c) Of his dreams d) His father bought him a coat of many colours. Joseph’s brothers’ hatred grew not only because he was their father’s favorite, but also because of his dreams, which implied that he would rule over them (Genesis 37:5-11). The other answers miss this key factor of his dreams, which were central to the brothers’ animosity towards him. 5 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 5. Pharaoh set Joseph over all the land of Egypt because he was a) A man of vision b) Compassionate and honest c) Discreet and wise d) Of a high moral standard Pharaoh chose Joseph because of his discretion and wisdom in interpreting dreams and preparing Egypt for famine (Genesis 41:46). The other options (A, B, D) do not highlight the key trait that led to Joseph’s appointment. 6 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 6. In the burning bush, God revealed Himself to Moses as the God of a) War b) Peace c) Deliverance d) Fire In the burning bush, God identified Himself as the God of deliverance, telling Moses that He was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He was calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:6-10). The other options (A, B, D) do not accurately reflect God’s revelation at this pivotal moment. 7 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 7. When the Hebrews left Egypt, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines because a) It was far from Canaan b) He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt c) He wanted to test their faith d) The Hebrews went out of Egypt not equipped for war God did not lead the Israelites through the Philistine territory because He feared they would encounter war and return to Egypt (Exodus 13:17-18). The other options are incorrect, as they do not reflect God’s concern for the Israelites’ lack of readiness for war. 8 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 8. Samuel’s reaction during his first encounter with God showed that he was a) Curious b) Afraid of the voice he heard c) Misinformed d) Inexperienced in dealing with God Samuel was inexperienced in dealing with God and mistook God’s voice for Eli’s (1 Samuel 3:4-10). His reaction is a sign of his inexperience, not fear or misguidance. The other options (B, C, D) do not correctly describe his reaction. 9 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 9. From the accounts in the First Book of Samuel, Eli’s attitude to his children showed parental a) Control b) Intolerance c) Weakness d) Responsibility Eli’s failure to properly discipline his children, Hophni and Phinehas, showed his parental weakness (1 Samuel 2:12-17). Despite being a priest, he did not correct his sons, leading to their downfall. The other options (A, B, D) do not capture this failure. 10 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 10. David demonstrated his submission to the will of God when he a) Lamented the death of Saul and Jonathan b) Prevented the killing of Saul c) Took Bathsheba as his wife d) Received Abner in Hebron David showed submission to God’s will by preventing the killing of Saul, even though Saul sought to kill him (1 Samuel 24:5-7). This act of mercy demonstrated David’s trust in God’s timing. The other options are less relevant to submission to God’s will. 11 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 11. When David repented of his adultery with Bathsheba, he said, a) “I have done wrong…” b) “I have sinned against the Lord” c) “Have mercy on me…” d) “The man who has done this deserves to die…” David’s repentance is expressed in his statement, “I have sinned against the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:13). This reflects his acknowledgment of his sin and seeking forgiveness from God. The other options do not capture the essence of David’s true repentance. 12 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 12. “The Lord has set the sun in the heavens, but has said that he would dwell in thick darkness…” a) Law giving at mount sinai b) Dedication of Solomon’s temple c) Crossing of the Red Sea d) Ten plagues of Egypt This passage refers to God’s mysterious and transcendent nature, as described during the law-giving at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18-21). The other options do not match the context of God’s revelation at Sinai. 13 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 13. In the first three chapters of the Book of Hosea, his main teaching is that a) One can marry a harlot b) God loves us despite our sins c) One should forgive others d) One should keep the commandments of God Hosea’s main teaching is that God loves His people despite their sins, symbolized by Hosea’s own troubled marriage (Hosea 1-3). The other options do not reflect the central message of God’s unwavering love. 14 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 14. The valley of Achor in the Book of Hosea is a door of a) Love b) Hope c) Peace d) Wisdom The Valley of Achor represents a place of hope and restoration, where God promises to redeem His people (Hosea 2:15). The other options are incorrect interpretations of this symbolic place. 15 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 15. “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and I he will bind us up.” This call is to encourage a) Response to God’s love b) Concern for one’s nation c) Social justice and true religion d) Response to the need of the nation This call in Hosea 6:1 is a plea for people to respond to God’s love and healing after a period of judgment. It stresses repentance and restoration. The other options misinterpret the purpose of the call. 16 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 16. With reference to prophet Isaiah vision, which of the following attributes must a minister of God possess? a) Dedication b) Knowledge c) Anointing d) Holiness Isaiah’s vision emphasizes that a minister must be holy, as Isaiah himself declared his unworthiness due to sin (Isaiah 6:1-8). The other options (A, B, C) highlight qualities but not the central theme of holiness. 17 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 17. What did God give to Ezekiel to eat in his vision? a) Scroll b) Bread c) Manna d) Burning coal In Ezekiel 3:1-3, God gave Ezekiel a scroll to eat, symbolizing the internalization of God’s word. Eating the scroll represented Ezekiel taking God’s message into his being so he could deliver it to the people. The other options (B, C, D) are not related to the symbolic act of consuming God’s word. 18 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 18. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist a) To fulfil the prophecy about Him b) So that the heavens could open up blessings for all believers c) To fulfil all righteousness d) So that the Holy Spirit could descend upon Him Jesus’ baptism by John was to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15), indicating His obedience to God’s plan. This was not a necessity for sin but to demonstrate His identification with humanity and the beginning of His ministry. The other options (A, B, D) misinterpret the purpose of His baptism. 19 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 19. “Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.” This statement was made during the a) Transfiguration b) Ascension c) Holy week d) Baptism This statement was made during the baptism of Jesus by John (Luke 3:22), where God affirmed Jesus’ divine sonship. The other options (A, B, C) are incorrect as they do not coincide with the baptism event. 20 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 20. According to the temptation narratives in the gospels according to Matthew and Luke, Jesus overcame Satan because He a) Depended on the word of God b) Was too wise for Satan c) Knew Satan’s tactics d) Was the Son of God Jesus overcame Satan’s temptations by relying on Scripture, particularly the word of God, as seen in His responses to Satan in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). The other options (B, C, D) focus on Jesus’ identity, but His victory was based on using God’s word effectively. 21 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 21. “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners? On what occasion was this question asked?” a) Following the call of Matthew b) When Jesus ate in the house of Zacchaeus c) When Jesus fed the multitude d) Following the invitation of Jesus to a meal by a Pharisee This question was asked during the feast in Matthew’s house, where Jesus ate with sinners after calling Matthew to follow Him (Matthew 9:9-11). The other options (A, C, D) are not directly related to this particular event. 22 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 22. “Follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead” By this statement, Jesus means that a) Disciples should not attend burials b) There is no life after death c) Following Him comes before anything else d) Disciples should leave their families in God’s care Jesus meant that following Him must come above all other obligations, even familial duties, as seen in Matthew 8:22. This statement emphasized the importance of prioritizing God’s call. The other options (A, B, D) are incorrect interpretations of His meaning. 23 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 23. The disciples became terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea because a) They thought He would drown b) They thought He was a ghost c) They lacked faith d) There was great storm in the sea The disciples thought Jesus was a ghost when they saw Him walking on the water (Matthew 14:26). This fear was based on their lack of understanding of His miraculous power. The other options (A, C, D) don’t fully capture the reason for their terror. 24 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 24. By the miracle of raising Lazarus to life, Jesus wanted to a) Demonstrate His love for Lazarus b) Reward Mary and Martha for their charity c) Convince the people that He was the LORD of life d) Seek self-glorification Jesus raised Lazarus to demonstrate His power over death and to show that He is the LORD of life (John 11:38-44). The other options (A, B, D) are secondary to the primary purpose of revealing His divine authority. 25 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 25. The Jews sought all the more to kill Jesus after healing the man at the pool of Bethzatha because they thought that He a) Claimed to have authority to forgive sins b) Made Himself equal with God c) Did not agree with the law of Moses d) Said that He was born before Abraham The Jews sought to kill Jesus because He made Himself equal to God by healing on the Sabbath (John 5:18). This act violated their understanding of Sabbath laws. The other options (A, C, D) reflect misunderstandings of the issue at hand. 26 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 26. In the gospel according to Matthew, the disciples could not heal the epileptic boy because a) They had little faith b) They did not pray enough c) The boy’s father had no faith in them d) Jesus was not present In Matthew 17:14-21, Jesus explained that the disciples’ lack of faith hindered them from healing the boy. This shows the importance of faith in performing miracles. The other options (B, C, D) do not address the core issue of faith. 27 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 27. In the parable of the sower, the seed which fell on rocky ground refers to people whose conversion is a) Unfruitful b) Genuine c) Superficial d) Lasting In Matthew 13:5-6, Jesus explains that the seed on rocky ground represents those who receive the word with joy but have no root, leading to a superficial faith that cannot withstand trials. The other options (A, B, D) fail to capture this aspect of shallow conversion. 28 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 28. The parable of the lost sheep teaches much about God’s a) Forgiveness b) Love c) Wisdom d) Endurance The parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7) teaches about God’s love and His willingness to seek out and save the lost. It emphasizes the value of every individual. The other options (A, C, D) do not fully capture the depth of God’s love as illustrated in this story. 29 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 29. Turning the other cheek as preached by Jesus, implies that believers should a) Never retaliate b) Retaliate proportionately c) Love one another d) Love their enemies Jesus’ teaching on turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:39) calls for non-retaliation and love towards one’s enemies. This demonstrates the radical nature of Christian forgiveness. The other options (A, B, C) focus on aspects that do not capture the full meaning of Jesus’ teaching. 30 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 30. According to Matthew’s account of the gospel, Jesus charged the twelve disciples to give without pay because they themselves a) Were to be perfect b) Would be fed by others c) Would be repaid by God d) Had freely received In Matthew 10:8, Jesus tells the disciples to give freely, as they have received freely, highlighting the principle of unselfish service. The other options (A, B, D) do not reflect this principle of selfless giving. 31 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 31. Which disciples were with Jesus during the transfiguration? a) Peter, James and Andrew b) John, James and Philip c) Peter, James and John d) Andrew, Thomas and John During the transfiguration, Jesus was accompanied by Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-9). The other options (A, B, D) do not include the correct combination of disciples. 32 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 32. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because a) The people did not believe in Him b) The city did not know the things that made for peace c) People were buying and selling in the temple d) The Pharisees and the priests had misled the people Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44) because the people did not recognize the time of their visitation and the peace that He offered. The other options (A, C, D) are secondary reasons that are not directly related to Jesus’ sorrow over their spiritual blindness. 33 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 33. In the Gospel according to Luke, the multitude that followed Jesus during the triumphal entry rejoiced and praised God with a loud voice because a) They realized that Jesus was a prophet from Nazareth b) Of the mighty works that they had seen done by Jesus c) Jesus was for the first time riding on a colt d) They believed that Jesus would deliver them from the hands of their enemies The people rejoiced because they believed Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah who would deliver them from their enemies (Luke 19:37-38). The other options (A, C, D) reflect other aspects, but do not fully explain why the crowd praised God. 34 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 34. Jesus did not appeal to His Father for legions of angels to fight for Him because a) It was not proper for angels to physically fight human beings b) He could, on His own, avoid the cross c) He wanted the scriptures to be fulfilled d) The disciples were watching and praying Jesus chose not to appeal for angelic intervention because He wanted to fulfill the Scriptures, which foretold His suffering and death (Matthew 26:53-54). The other options (A, B, D) do not capture the purpose of fulfilling prophecy in His mission. 35 / 35 Category: Jamb CRS 2013 35. What did Pilate achieve by sending Jesus to Herod? a) He escaped the anger of the Jews b) Jesus was not killed in his hands c) Herod and Pilate became friends d) He was able to pacify the Jews Pilate sent Jesus to Herod in an attempt to avoid the responsibility of judging Jesus, and this act led to Pilate and Herod becoming friends (Luke 23:6-12). The other options (A, C, D) are not accurate interpretations of Pilate’s motives. 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