WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2022 Question 42

Question 42

Pentecost and the Early Church

The replacement of Judas Iscariot was necessary because the

  1. A.death of Judas Iscariot was premature
  2. B.twelve disciples represented the twelve tribes of Israel
  3. C.prophesies of the scripture needed to be fulfilled
  4. D.status quo of the twelve must be maintained
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (prophesies of the scripture needed to be fulfilled)

Explanation

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