JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 16

Question 16

Discipleship

According to Matthew, the first two disciples to be called by Jesus were

  1. A.Peter and Andrew
  2. B.Peter and John
  3. C.James and John
  4. D.James and Andrew.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Peter and Andrew)

Explanation

Jesus first called the brothers Simon Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee, then James and John (Matthew 4:18–21).