JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 15

Question 15

Discipleship

The would-be disciple who wanted to go and bury his father before following Jesus was told that he

  1. A.was not fit for the kingdom of God
  2. B.should go and proclaim the kingdom of God
  3. C.should go and build a house first
  4. D.was filled with worldly desires.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (should go and proclaim the kingdom of God)

Explanation

Jesus said, 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God' (Luke 9:60).