JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 33

Question 33

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

The last temptation of Jesus by the devil was to ask him to

  1. A.change stone to bread
  2. B.jump from the pinnacle of the temple
  3. C.bow down and worship him on a mountain
  4. D.refuse to heal the blind man
  5. E.support Peter in the use of the sword.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (bow down and worship him on a mountain)

Explanation

In Matthew's order the last temptation was to bow down and worship the devil on a very high mountain (Matthew 4:8–10). (Luke puts the temple pinnacle last.)