WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 31

Question 31

Miracles of Jesus

The lame man who was healed at the pool of Bethizatha was charged by the Jews for breaking the law of the Sabbath because he

  1. A.consulted Jesus on the Sabbath day.
  2. B.was carrying his pallet on a Sabbath day.
  3. C.was on a journey on a Sabbath day.
  4. D.was seen with Jesus on a Sabbath day.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was carrying his pallet on a Sabbath day.)

Explanation

"It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet" (John 5:10).