WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 33

Question 33

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

Before his ascension, the apostles asked Jesus, "Lord will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? This implied that

  1. A.some of the apostles wanted posts in Jesus' government
  2. B.the Zealots were ready to attack the Romans.
  3. C.they mistook Jesus for a political messiah.
  4. D.they wanted to know Jesus' plan for them
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (they mistook Jesus for a political messiah.)

Explanation

They still expected an earthly, political kingdom for Israel (Acts 1:6-8).