WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2019 Question 41

Question 41

Pentecost and the Early Church

The reason for the election of Matthias to replace Judas was to

  1. A.show Peter's authority as a leader.
  2. B.fulfil the words of the scripture.
  3. C.end the curse of Judas.
  4. D.add more people for the work.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fulfil the words of the scripture.)

Explanation

"His office let another take" — scripture had to be fulfilled (Acts 1:16, 20).