JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 29

Question 29

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

According to Herod, Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead because He

  1. A.was a prophet like one of the prophets
  2. B.was Elijah the prophet
  3. C.had the powers of John at work in him
  4. D.had become known.
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Answer: C (had the powers of John at work in him)

Explanation

Herod said John had been raised from the dead, 'that is why these powers are at work in him' (Mark 6:14).