The Parables - Christianreligiousknowledgecrk Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• 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 17 :

• JAMB 1984

In the parable of the sower, the seeds on the good ground are meant to represent those who

A. Accept and live by God's word
B. Feed the poor
C. Have and love riches
D. Give alms in market place
E. Preach the word of God

Question 18 :

• JAMB 1984

To some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised other, Jesus told the parable of the

A. Rich man and Lazarus
B. Pharisee and the tax-collectors
C. Wise and and foolish virgins
D. Prodigal son
E. Good Samaritan

Question 19 :

• JAMB 1985

'The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field' .This parable teaches about the

A. Hidden nature of the kingdom
B. Cleverness of the land speculator
C. Urgency of entry into the kingdom
D. Growth of the kingdom
E. Preciousness of the kingdom

Question 20 :

• 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