WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2016 Question 27

Question 27

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

To be recognized as an economic messiah, the devil tempted Jesus to

  1. A.accept the riches of the world.
  2. B.jump down from the temple pinnacle.
  3. C.bow down and worship him.
  4. D.change stones into bread and eat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (change stones into bread and eat.)

Explanation

Turning stones into bread would make Jesus a Messiah who meets material needs (Matthew 4:3-4).