JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 13

Question 13

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Jesus' reply to the devil's first temptation of Him was

  1. A.'"... Him only shall you serve"'
  2. B.'"... Man shall not live by bread alone..."'
  3. C.'"... You shall not tempt the Lord your God"'
  4. D.'"... You shall worship the Lord your God..."'
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B ('"... Man shall not live by bread alone..."')

Explanation

The first temptation was to turn stones into bread, and Jesus answered that man shall not live by bread alone (Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4).