JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 27

Question 27

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Though Herod wanted to put John the Baptist to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a

  1. A.priest
  2. B.preacher
  3. C.prophet
  4. D.forerunner of Christ.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (prophet)

Explanation

Matthew 14:5: Herod feared the people because they held John to be a prophet.