WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 20

Question 20

Trial and Death of Jesus

According to St. Luke, which of the following did not feature in the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod?

  1. A.Pilate asked whether Jesus was a Galilean
  2. B.Jesus asserted that he was Christ, the son of God
  3. C.Pilate asked Jesus whether he was the king of the Jews
  4. D.Herod treated. Jesus with contempt
  5. E.Pilate did not find Jesus guilty as charged.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Jesus asserted that he was Christ, the son of God)

Explanation

Jesus' answer about being the Christ and Son of God was given before the council, not before Pilate or Herod (Luke 22:66-70; 23:1-15).