WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2025 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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

A. the Hebrews were very poor
B. most of the disciples were poor
C. the Hellenist widows were neglectedCorrect
D. the disciples were increasing in number

Explanation

The early church faced complaints that the Hellenist widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food, leading to the appointment of seven deacons (Acts 6:2-4).

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