JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 29

Question 29

Miracles of Jesus

The epileptic boy could not be healed by the disciples because

  1. A.they had not yet received power
  2. B.the disease was incurable
  3. C.their prayers were not intensive enough
  4. D.they had to wait for Jesus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (their prayers were not intensive enough)

Explanation

Jesus said, ‘This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer’ (Mark 9:29): the disciples had not relied on God in prayer.