WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 25

Question 25

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

According to St. John's Gospel, who among the following did Jesus refer to as thieves? The

  1. A.Pharisees
  2. B.earlier prophets
  3. C.chief prophets
  4. D.patriarchs
  5. E.false messiahs
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Answer: E (false messiahs)

Explanation

Jesus said "All who came before me are thieves and robbers", meaning false leaders and messiahs, not God's prophets (John 10:8).