GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 22

Question 22

Trial and Death of Jesus

'My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me' Cup, as used here, stand for

  1. A.Trial
  2. B.Accusation
  3. C.Death
  4. D.Temptation
  5. E.Judgement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Death)

Explanation

In Gethsemane the "cup" was the suffering and death Jesus was about to face (Matthew 26:39).