CRS
JAMB 2014 - Question 27
Crs 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 27: ...Whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple... This statement by Jesus entails that
Correct Answer
D
Explanation
As Jesus continued with his Galilean ministry, a scribe came and said to Him, Teacher, Iwill follow you wherever you go. Then. Jesus replied, foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the Son of man hasnowhere to lay his head. Another of his follower: Let me first go and bury r Jesusreplied that he should the dead to bury their own dead. A third person said, Lord will follow youbut let me first say farewell to those at my home, but Jesus thatno one who put his hand plough and looked back was fit for theKingdom of God. from the account of the call of the first five disciples, and their response, and the attitude of the would-be disciples, the following lessons could be drawn, that discipleshiprequires prompt response, self-denial and abandonment of earthly glory, humilityand selfless service. Matthew 8:18-22

