JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 34

Question 34

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

'You shall not tempt the Lord your God'. To which temptation did Jesus give this reply?

  1. A.bowing down to the devil
  2. B.turning stone into bread
  3. C.jumping from the pinnacle
  4. D.breaking his long fast.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (jumping from the pinnacle)

Explanation

When the devil told Jesus to throw Himself down from the pinnacle of the Temple, Jesus replied with this verse (Matthew 4:5–7).