WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 18

Question 18

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

The appearance of Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration indicates that

  1. A.they had come to prepare Jesus for his death
  2. B.Jesus was the fulfillment of the law and the prophets
  3. C.like them, Jesus' body would see no corruption
  4. D.Jesus would soon join them in heaven
  5. E.Jesus could only be glorified in heaven.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Jesus was the fulfillment of the law and the prophets)

Explanation

Moses represents the Law and Elijah the Prophets; their presence shows Jesus fulfils both (Matthew 17:3; 5:17).