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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 42

Question 42

Pentecost and the Early Church

What did the apostles do when complaints were made to them that some sections of the new Christian community were not being supplied with their needs for sustenance? They

  1. A.gave out more money for buying food
  2. B.said that they had neither gold nor silver
  3. C.appointed seven deacons to undertake the care of the new Christians.
  4. D.appointed the apostles; James, Peter and John to oversee the supply of provisions to the new Christians
  5. E.decided to call a council in Jerusalem to look into the matter.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (appointed seven deacons to undertake the care of the new Christians.)

Explanation

When the Hellenist widows were neglected in the daily distribution, the apostles had seven men full of the Spirit chosen to serve tables (Acts 6:1–6).