Question 276:

• JAMB 1983

The call of Isaiah took place

A. On the return from the Babylonian captivity
B. In the year of the death of King Uzziah
C. During the dedication of the temple by King Solomon
D. Shortly before the rise of the Maccabees
E. After David had completely defeated the phillistines

Question 277:

• JAMB 1983

When Zechariah doubted the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist, he

A. Fell down and fainted
B. Was struck dumb
C. Rebuked the angel Gabriel
D. Knelt down and prayed
E. Told his wife about it

Question 278:

• JAMB 1983

Herod wanted to kill the child Jesus because

A. He thought he would become a prophet
B. He learnt that he was born king of the Jews
C. The wise men worshipped Jesus
D. He was born of the virgin
E. H was born in a manger

Question 279:

• JAMB 1983

What is the main lesson of the parable of the prodigal son?

A. Parents must not be partial
B. A son should always obey his father
C. God forgives those who sincerely repent
D. One should not be wasteful
E. Brothers should love eachother

Question 280:

• JAMB 1983

'These men who have turned the world upside down, have come here also and Jason received them' Which town is referred to here?

A. Tarsus
B. Ephesus
C. Corinth
D. Thessalonica
E. Athens