WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 17

Question 17

Discipleship

Jesus selected the twelve disciples in order to

  1. A.represent the Church
  2. B.make them his bodyguards
  3. C.act like other Jewish teachers
  4. D.train them to carry on after his departure
  5. E.comply with God's injunction.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (train them to carry on after his departure)

Explanation

Jesus appointed the twelve to be with Him and to be sent out to preach (Mark 3:14), so they could continue His work.