JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1979 Question 28

Question 28

Discipleship

The term 'sons of thunder' was applied by Jesus to

  1. A.the Samaritans who did not accept him in their village
  2. B.James and John
  3. C.the Romans
  4. D.the Pharisees
  5. E.the twelve.
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Answer: B (James and John)

Explanation

Jesus named James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Boanerges, which means sons of thunder (Mark 3:17).