JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 4

Question 4

Miracles of Jesus

After healing the man at the pool of Bethzatha, the Jews sought all the more to kill Jesus because

  1. A.they hated the man that was healed
  2. B.they were unhappy that He healed the man
  3. C.He claimed that God His father was still working
  4. D.He did this on the Sabbath.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He claimed that God His father was still working)

Explanation

The Jews first persecuted Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, but they sought 'all the more' to kill Him when He said, "My Father is working still, and I am working," making Himself equal with God (John 5:16-18).