JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 33

Question 33

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

'An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah.' According to St. Matthew, Jesus said this to the

  1. A.disciples of John the Baptist
  2. B.multitude of people
  3. C.lawyers and the scribes
  4. D.Sadducees and the Zealots
  5. E.Pharisees and the Sadducees.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Pharisees and the Sadducees.)

Explanation

Matthew 16:1–4: the Pharisees and Sadducees asked Jesus for a sign from heaven, and he gave this reply.