JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 20

Question 20

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

According to the temptation narratives in the gospels according to Matthew and Luke, Jesus overcame Satan because He

  1. A.depended on the word of God
  2. B.was too wise for Satan
  3. C.knew Satan's tactics
  4. D.was the Son of God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (depended on the word of God)

Explanation

Jesus answered each temptation with 'It is written', quoting Scripture (Matthew 4:1–11).