Discipleship: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Discipleship covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

A disciple is a follower and learner of Jesus. Jesus chose twelve apostles as His close disciples, first calling fishermen (Peter, Andrew, James and John) with 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Discipleship has a cost: Jesus said a follower must deny himself, take up his cross and follow Him, put Jesus above everything (even father and mother), and count the cost — one cannot serve both God and money (as the rich young ruler learned, going away sad). A disciple obeys Jesus' teachings, follows His example, and is marked by love ('by this all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another'), by bearing fruit (good works), and by witnessing to make more disciples. Loyalty to Jesus comes before loyalty to self and family, and a disciple must be committed and faithful to the end. The lesson: total commitment to follow Jesus, whatever the cost.

For Discipleship, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Define a disciple and recall the call of the twelve
• Explain the cost of discipleship: self-denial, cross, putting Jesus first
• State the marks of a true disciple: love, obedience, bearing fruit

Key facts & revision notes: Discipleship

These are the recurring points our Discipleship questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• A disciple is a follower and learner of Jesus.
• Jesus chose twelve apostles as His close disciples.
• Jesus called fishermen — Peter, Andrew, James and John — as His first disciples.
• Jesus said, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'
• Jesus said a follower must deny himself, take up his cross and follow Him.
• A cost of discipleship is readiness to face persecution and suffering for Jesus.
• Discipleship requires putting Jesus above (first before) everything else.
• Jesus said whoever loves father or mother more than Him is not worthy of Him.
• A disciple is called to obey and keep the teachings of Jesus.
• Jesus said, 'By this all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.'
• A true disciple bears fruit (good works) as evidence of following Jesus.
• Following Jesus may require leaving behind possessions and comfort.
• Jesus said, 'You cannot serve both God and mammon (money).'
• Jesus taught that one should count the cost before deciding to follow Him.
• The rich young ruler went away sad because he was unwilling to give up his great wealth to follow Jesus.
• Discipleship involves following and imitating Jesus' example.
• A disciple is called to teach, witness to others and make more disciples.
• Loyalty to Jesus should come before loyalty to self and even family.
• A disciple must be committed, steadfast and faithful to the end.
• The main lesson on discipleship is total commitment to follow Jesus, whatever the cost.

Worked examples

Three Discipleship questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Discipleship is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Discipleship bank holds 20 questions (15 medium, 5 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Discipleship year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Discipleship questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Discipleship. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Discipleship is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Discipleship

The errors that cost marks on Discipleship are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Discipleship actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Discipleship part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Discipleship is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering define a disciple and recall the call of the twelve. You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Discipleship questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Discipleship questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Discipleship?

A disciple is a follower and learner of Jesus. Jesus chose twelve apostles as His close disciples, first calling fishermen (Peter, Andrew, James and John) with 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Discipleship has a cost: Jesus said a follower must deny himself, take up his cross and fol…

How do I answer Discipleship questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Discipleship. Practising timed Discipleship questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Discipleship questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

Where can I practise Discipleship questions free without signing up?

Right here — tap “Start Discipleship practice” on this page to begin instantly. Belmadeng's CBT practice is completely free and needs no sign-up, download or subscription.

About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.