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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 15

Question 15

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

The devil's principal purpose for tempting Jesus Christ was to

  1. A.show that nobody is above temptation
  2. B.demonstrate that he controls the world
  3. C.lure Jesus Christ from His mission
  4. D.prove that afterall, Jesus is only human.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (lure Jesus Christ from His mission)

Explanation

The temptations tried to get Jesus to use His power for Himself or worship Satan instead of obeying the Father's plan (Matthew 4:1–11).