WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2017 Question 38

Question 38

Trial and Death of Jesus

Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus to death so that

  1. A.the Jews might be pleased.
  2. B.the Emperor might honour him.
  3. C.justice could be done.
  4. D.Barabbas could be freed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the Jews might be pleased.)

Explanation

"Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas" and delivered Jesus (Mark 15:15).