JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 7

Question 7

Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple

Jesus drove away the money changers and pigeon-sellers from the Temple because they

  1. A.disrespected the house of God
  2. B.were Pharisees who hated His disciples
  3. C.did not join the women who were hailing Him
  4. D.did not give to Caesar what was Caesar's.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (disrespected the house of God)

Explanation

Jesus said they had made His Father's house of prayer a den of robbers (Matthew 21:13; John 2:16).