JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 35

Question 35

Miracles of Jesus

Jesus taught that fasting in addition to prayers, is necessary in some situations, during the healing of the

  1. A.blind beggar
  2. B.dropsied man
  3. C.Gerasene demoniac.
  4. D.epileptic boy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (epileptic boy.)

Explanation

After healing the epileptic boy the disciples could not heal, Jesus said this kind comes out only by prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29; Matthew 17:21).