JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 24

Question 24

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

“ Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word....... ”The intention of the speaker in this context was to

  1. A.pay homage to the Lord Jesus
  2. B.kill all the children in the area
  3. C.present gifts to the child
  4. D.kill the child.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (kill the child.)

Explanation

Herod pretended he wanted to worship the child, but he planned to destroy Him (Matthew 2:8, 13).