JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 1

Question 1

Trial and Death of Jesus

"If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I ask you, you will not answer..."
Jesus' statement above was in response to a request by

  1. A.King Herod
  2. B.the chief priests and scribes
  3. C.Pontius Pilate
  4. D.the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the chief priests and scribes)

Explanation

In Luke 22:66-68 Jesus said this before the council of the elders, chief priests and scribes when they asked Him to say whether He was the Christ.