WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 18

Question 18

Discipleship

According to Mark, the first four disciples to be called by Jesus were

  1. A.Simon, James, John and Philip.
  2. B.Simon, James, John and Matthew.
  3. C.Simon, James, John and Bartholomew.
  4. D.Simon, Andrew, James, John.
  5. E.Simon, James, John and Thaddaeus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Simon, Andrew, James, John.)

Explanation

By the Sea of Galilee Jesus first called the fishermen Simon and Andrew, then James and John (Mark 1:16-20).