WAEC SSCE - Christian Religious Studies - 2018 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

To save Saul's life in Damascus, the Disciples helped him escape_______

Through the city gate

By jumping over the city fence

By disguising himself

Through a basket over the wall Correct answer

Answer Details

To save Saul's life in Damascus, the disciples helped him escape through a basket over the wall. This is based on the account found in the book of Acts in the New Testament of the Bible. Saul, who later became known as Paul, was a persecutor of Christians until he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. After this encounter, he was blinded and led into the city where he was met by a disciple named Ananias who prayed for him and his sight was restored. However, Saul's conversion to Christianity made him a target for persecution by the Jewish authorities, and the disciples knew that he was in danger. To help him escape, they lowered him down in a basket through an opening in the city wall. This was a clever way to ensure that Saul could escape without being seen or captured by his enemies. The disciples' actions in helping Saul escape demonstrate their courage and commitment to protecting their fellow believers, even in the face of danger. It also shows the power of faith to transform lives and bring about redemption.

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