Question 35
Teachings of Jesus about Himself'Get behind me, Satan!, For you are not on the side of God, but of men'. The reason for this sharp rebuke was that the addressee
- A.confessed that Jesus is the Christ
- B.wanted to dissuade Jesus from dying on the cross
- C.desired to be at the right hand of Christ when he begins to rule
- D.wanted Jesus to worship him.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (wanted to dissuade Jesus from dying on the cross)
Explanation
Peter rebuked Jesus for saying He must suffer and be killed, trying to turn Him from the cross (Mark 8:31–33).