JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 3

Question 3

Miracles of Jesus

Before the feeding of the five thousand people, the disciples told Jesus to send the people away because

  1. A.there was no place for them to buy food
  2. B.they could not get enough food for them
  3. C.it was late in the evening
  4. D.they were hungry and tired.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (it was late in the evening)

Explanation

The disciples said the place was lonely and the hour was now late, so the people should be sent away to buy food (Mark 6:35–36).