Who is the central figure in the Passion narrative?

• A. Peter
• B. Moses
• C. Isaiah
• D. Jesus

Answer: (D)

Jesus is the focus of the Passion narrative. These gospel accounts trace his suffering, arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection, presenting him as the one who willingly enters this suffering to accomplish salvation. The events are centered on his person—the words he speaks, the authority he demonstrates, and his willing submission to the cross—so readers understand the meaning and significance of his redemptive work. While Peter, Moses, and Isaiah appear in related ways, they do not drive the narrative: Peter shows a moment of human faltering, Moses stands as the great lawgiver in Israel’s story, and Isaiah provides prophetic background about the suffering servant. The narrative itself, however, centers on Jesus and what he achieves through his suffering and death.