JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 12

Question 12

Paul's Missionary Journeys

When the Lycaonians saw the miracle of healing by the apostles, they tried to

  1. A.accept the Gospel through Paul and Barnabas
  2. B.sacrifice to both Paul and Barnabas
  3. C.arrest Paul and Barnabas
  4. D.send Paul and Barnabas away.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sacrifice to both Paul and Barnabas)

Explanation

After the lame man at Lystra was healed, the crowd called them gods and the priest of Zeus wanted to offer sacrifice (Acts 14:11–13).