WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 19

Question 19

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

Joseph took Mary but knew her not until she had borne a son because

  1. A.he did not want to disgrace Marry.
  2. B.he did not want to defile himself
  3. C.he obeyed angelic instruction
  4. D.to do otherwise would defile the child's holiness
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (he obeyed angelic instruction)

Explanation

Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife, but knew her not until she bore a son (Matthew 1:24-25).