WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 21

Question 21

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

The presence of Peter, James and John at the Transfiguration is significant because they

  1. A.occupied a privileged position among the twelve
  2. B.were brothers and the first to be called
  3. C.were all soon to be martyred for spreading the gospel
  4. D.all came from Capernaum in Galilee
  5. E.were Jesus' half brothers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (occupied a privileged position among the twelve)

Explanation

Peter, James and John were Jesus' closest disciples, taken with Him at special moments such as Jairus' house and Gethsemane (Mark 5:37; 9:2; 14:33).