JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 30

Question 30

Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple

When Jesus entered the temple in Jerusalem, He

  1. A.contended with the Scribes and the Pharisees
  2. B.read from the book of Isaiah
  3. C.beat everyone that sold and bought
  4. D.drove out all who sold and bought.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (drove out all who sold and bought.)

Explanation

Jesus cleansed the temple by driving out all who sold and bought there and overturning the money-changers' tables (Matthew 21:12).