JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 32

Question 32

Pentecost and the Early Church

"....... for he was numbered among us, and was allotted his share in this ministry...." What happened to the person referred to in the statement above?

  1. A.he was crucified
  2. B.he committed suicide
  3. C.he abandoned the ministry
  4. D.he was taken into heaven.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (he committed suicide)

Explanation

Peter was speaking of Judas Iscariot, who died after betraying Jesus; Matthew 27:5 says he went and hanged himself.