Parables of the kingdom - Jamb Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1983

The parable of the mustard seed teaches that

A. The kingdom of God is invinsible
B. Although the kingdom of God is for all, very few enter it
C. The kingdom of God will expand worldwide from what appears to be an insignificant beginning
D. It is not certain when the kingdom of God will come
E. The kingdom of God is within us

Question 2:

• JAMB 1985

'The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seeds in his field; but while men were sleeping his enemy came and sowed weeds amongst the wheat, and went away'. The owner of the field was

A. The devil
B. The son of man
C. A son of the kingdom
D. An angel
E. A son of the evil one

Question 3:

• JAMB 1987

The parable of the labourers in the vineyard teaches above all God's

A. Generosity
B. Strictness
C. Partiality
D. Justice

Question 4:

• JAMB 1987

''... let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn''. This passage is on the parable of the

A. Mustard seed
B. Sower
C. Tares
D. Treasure hidden in a field

Question 5:

• JAMB 1988

The young man who wanted to know from Jesus what good deed would qualify him for heaven, went away sorrowful because he

A. Hated the poor
B. Was uncertain about treasures in heaven
C. Had great possessions
D. Would realize little money from the sale of his goods