JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 25

Question 25

Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple

With regard to the triumphal entry, which of the following descriptions is peculiar to Luke?

  1. A.People who followed cried hosanna
  2. B.The disciples were sent to bring the animal
  3. C.People spread their garments on the road
  4. D.The disciples set Jesus on the animal.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The disciples set Jesus on the animal.)

Explanation

Only Luke says the disciples set Jesus upon the colt (Luke 19:35); the others say He sat on it, and Luke does not use 'hosanna'.