The birth and early life of Jesus ii. assess the importance of John as the forerunner

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under The birth and early life of Jesus ii. assess the importance of John as the forerunner, the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus expects you to study:

• 1. The birth and early life of Jesus
• (a) John, the forerunner of Jesus (Lk. 1:5-2 57-66; 3:1-20; 7:18-35; Mk. 1:1-8; 6:14- 29; Mt. 3:1-12: Matt.11:2-19; Jn. 1:6-8;
• 19-37; 3:22-36)
• (b) The birth and boyhood of Jesus (Mt. 1:18 25; 2; Lk. 1:26-45;2 )

Study notes & guidance

Study The birth and early life of Jesus ii. assess the importance of John as the forerunner 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 The birth and early life of Jesus ii. assess the importance of John as the forerunner, you should be able to:

1. Assess the importance of John as the forerunner 5; of Jesus;
2. Describe the boyhood of Jesus. -

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.

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.