JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 6

Question 6

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

After the great confession by Peter, Jesus charged the disciples to

  1. A.tell no one that He was the Christ
  2. B.go away from the crowd to rest
  3. C.announce that the kingdom of heaven had come
  4. D.beware of the leaven of the Pharisees.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (tell no one that He was the Christ)

Explanation

After Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, Jesus strictly charged the disciples to tell no one (Matthew 16:20; Mark 8:30).