WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 26

Question 26

Trial and Death of Jesus

Which of the following did not happen immediately Jesus gave up the ghost?

  1. A.The curtain of the temple was torn into two, from top to bottom
  2. B.The earth shook and the rocks were split
  3. C.God spoke from heaven confirming the divine sonship of Jesus
  4. D.The tombs opened and many bodies of the dead saints rose up again.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (God spoke from heaven confirming the divine sonship of Jesus)

Explanation

The curtain tore, the earth shook and tombs opened (Matthew 27:51-53); no voice from heaven spoke then.