Mission of the disciples

Topic 24 of 52 in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Mission of the disciples, the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus expects you to study:

  • 7. Mission of the disciples
  • (a)The mission of the twelve (Mt. 10:5-15; Mk. 6:7-13; Lk. 9:1-16)
  • (b)The mission of the seventy (Lk. 10:1-24)

Study notes & guidance

Study Mission of the disciples using a recommended Christian Religious Studies textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Christian Religious Studies, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Mission of the disciples, you should be able to:

  1. Distinguish between the mission of the twelve and the seventy;
  2. Specify the instructions to the disciples;
  3. Assess the outcomes of the missions.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Then practise: the fastest way to lock in a topic is to test yourself under time. Go to CBT practice →

Source: official JAMB UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

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