JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 42

Question 42

Pentecost and the Early Church

Who is being referred to here? 'Let his habitation become desolate, and let there be no one to live in it' and 'His office let another take'.

  1. A.Judas Iscariot
  2. B.Stephen
  3. C.Joseph Barsabbas
  4. D.Justus
  5. E.Matthias.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Judas Iscariot)

Explanation

Peter quoted these psalms about Judas Iscariot before the apostles chose someone to replace him (Acts 1:16–20).