JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 33

Question 33

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

‘......Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure..... ’His departure in the above statement refers to the

  1. A.return of Jesus to Capernaum
  2. B.return of Jesus to Nazareth
  3. C.ascension of Jesus into heaven
  4. D.crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem.
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Answer: D (crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem.)

Explanation

At the transfiguration Moses and Elijah spoke of the departure Jesus was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (Luke 9:31), that is, His death on the cross.