JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 31

Question 31

Discipleship

James and John caused the other disciples of Jesus to be angry because they

  1. A.did not go with the others on the missionary journey
  2. B.asked for a special favour to sit with Jesus in his glory
  3. C.were lazy
  4. D.deflected to join the disciples of John the Baptist.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (asked for a special favour to sit with Jesus in his glory)

Explanation

James and John asked to sit at Jesus' right and left hand in His glory, and the other ten were indignant (Mark 10:35–41).