JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 34

Question 34

Trial and Death of Jesus

Jesus did not appeal to His Father for legions of angels to fight for Him because

  1. A.it was not proper for angels to physically fight human beings
  2. B.He could, on His own, avoid the cross
  3. C.He wanted the scriptures to be fulfilled
  4. D.the disciples were watching and praying.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He wanted the scriptures to be fulfilled)

Explanation

Jesus asked, 'how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?' (Matthew 26:53–54).