Mission of the Disciples: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Mission of the Disciples covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Jesus sent out His disciples on a mission to preach the kingdom and heal. He first sent the twelve apostles two by two, and later seventy (seventy-two) others, giving them authority over evil spirits and to heal the sick. Their message was repentance and that the kingdom of God is near. He told them to travel light (depending on God and hospitality) and, if a town rejected them, to shake its dust off their feet. On their return they joyfully reported their successes. After His resurrection, Jesus gave the Great Commission: 'Go and make disciples of all nations,' baptising in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and promising 'I am with you always.' The disciples depended on the Holy Spirit for power to witness. This mission continues in the church today, and every Christian is called to share the gospel — faithfully, humbly and depending on God — despite possible rejection.

For Mission of the Disciples, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Recall the sending of the twelve and the seventy
• Explain their instructions, authority and message
• Explain the Great Commission and its lessons for the church today

Key facts & revision notes: Mission of the Disciples

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

• Jesus sent out His disciples on a mission to preach the kingdom and heal the sick.
• Jesus first sent out the twelve apostles, two by two.
• Jesus later appointed and sent out seventy (seventy-two) others.
• Jesus gave the disciples authority over evil spirits and to heal the sick.
• The disciples were to preach that the kingdom of God is near (at hand).
• Jesus told them to travel light, taking little, so as to depend on God and hospitality.
• If a town rejected them, they were to shake the dust off their feet as a testimony against it.
• The disciples preached repentance and the good news of the kingdom.
• The mission shows that the gospel is meant to be shared and spread to others.
• On their return, the disciples joyfully reported their experiences and successes to Jesus.
• In the Great Commission, Jesus said, 'Go and make disciples of all nations.'
• They were to baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Jesus promised, 'I am with you always, to the end of the age.'
• A missionary must be faithful, humble and dependent on God for the work.
• The disciples healed the sick and cast out demons in Jesus' name.
• Preaching the gospel may be met with rejection and persecution from some people.
• The mission of the disciples continues today in the evangelistic work of the church.
• The disciples were to depend on the Holy Spirit for power to witness effectively.
• Every Christian is called to share the gospel/good news with others.
• The main lesson is that believers should preach and spread the gospel to all people.

Worked examples

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

How Mission of the Disciples is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Mission of the Disciples bank holds 20 questions (14 medium, 6 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Mission of the Disciples 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 Mission of the Disciples 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 Mission of the Disciples. 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 Mission of the Disciples is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Mission of the Disciples

The errors that cost marks on Mission of the Disciples 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 Mission of the Disciples actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission of the Disciples part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

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

How many Mission of the Disciples questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Mission of the Disciples 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 Mission of the Disciples?

Jesus sent out His disciples on a mission to preach the kingdom and heal. He first sent the twelve apostles two by two, and later seventy (seventy-two) others, giving them authority over evil spirits and to heal the sick. Their message was repentance and that the kingdom of God is near. He told them…

How do I answer Mission of the Disciples questions quickly in JAMB?

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

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Mission of the Disciples 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.

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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.