WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2025 Question 42

Question 42

Pentecost and the Early Church

The reason for the appointment of the seven deacons was due to the fact that

  1. A.the Hebrews were very poor.
  2. B.most of the disciples were poor.
  3. C.the Hellenist widows were neglected.
  4. D.the disciples were increasing in number.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the Hellenist widows were neglected.)

Explanation

The Hellenists' widows were neglected in the daily distribution (Acts 6:1).