Question 15
Baptism and Temptation of JesusBy asking Jesus to turn stone to bread, Satan wanted Jesus to
- A.be a conquering messiah
- B.be a magician
- C.prove his power
- D.prove false his messiahship
- E.use divine power to satisfy human needs.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (use divine power to satisfy human needs.)
Explanation
Satan tempted the hungry Jesus to use His power to supply His own bodily need; Jesus answered that man does not live by bread alone (Matthew 4:3-4).