JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 33

Question 33

Miracles of Jesus

When they saw the man who had been possessed by demons in his right mind, the Gerasenes

  1. A.fled the city for fear
  2. B.asked Jesus to depart from them
  3. C.asked Jesus, 'what is your name?'
  4. D.asked Jesus to stay on with them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (asked Jesus to depart from them)

Explanation

The people were afraid and begged Jesus to leave their neighbourhood (Mark 5:15–17).