WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 31

Question 31

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

Lord, will you at this time restore the Kingdom to Israel? The above question implies that the Apostle expected Jesus to

  1. A.set up his kingdom in Israel
  2. B.rule in Israel like any other oriental king
  3. C.rule in Israel like the Romans
  4. D.destroy the enemies round about Israelite territory
  5. E.make the Israelite kingdom the most powerful.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (set up his kingdom in Israel)

Explanation

The apostles still expected Jesus to set up an earthly kingdom for Israel; He told them instead to wait for the Spirit and be His witnesses (Acts 1:6-8).