JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 21

Question 21

Discipleship

"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" On what occasion was this question asked?

  1. A.following the call of Matthew
  2. B.when Jesus ate in the house of Zacchaeus
  3. C.when Jesus fed the multitude
  4. D.following the invitation of Jesus to a meal by a Pharisee.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (following the call of Matthew)

Explanation

The Pharisees asked this when Jesus ate with tax collectors at Matthew's house after calling him (Matthew 9:9–11).