JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 14

Question 14

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul rebuked Bar-Jesus with blindness because he

  1. A.prevented Paul from going to Paphos
  2. B.was a great magician of the city
  3. C.sought to prevent the proconsul from the faith
  4. D.refused to accept Jesus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (sought to prevent the proconsul from the faith)

Explanation

Acts 13:8–11: the magician Elymas (Bar-Jesus) tried to turn the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith, so Paul struck him blind.