JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 23

Question 23

Trial and Death of Jesus

The tearing of the curtain of the temple into two at the death of Jesus shows

  1. A.The passing away of the prophets
  2. B.Direct access to God through Christ
  3. C.Deny the resurrection story
  4. D.That God was truly with Jesus
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Direct access to God through Christ)

Explanation

The curtain shut people out of the Most Holy Place; its tearing shows that through Christ's death believers can now come directly to God (Hebrews 10:19–20).