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GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 16

Question 16

Discipleship

Jesus called a tax collector to be a disciple because he wanted

  1. A.him to be treasurer for the disciples
  2. B.to show that he came to call the sinner to repentance
  3. C.him to represent non - Jews among the disciples
  4. D.him to oppose Judas Iscariot's love for money
  5. E.to ensure that their taxes were promptly paid.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (to show that he came to call the sinner to repentance)

Explanation

When criticised for eating with tax collectors, Jesus said He came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance (Luke 5:27-32).