WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 28

Question 28

Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the Temple

The Triumphal Entry was significant because it was the

  1. A.declaration of Jesus' claim to be the king of the Jews.
  2. B.last visit of Jesus to Jerusalem before his death
  3. C.end of Jesus' open confrontation with the Jewish leaders
  4. D.final proof of Jesus' act of humility
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (declaration of Jesus' claim to be the king of the Jews.)

Explanation

Riding in as the king of Zechariah 9:9 and accepting "Blessed is the King", Jesus openly claimed to be Israel's king (Luke 19:38; John 12:13-15).