49 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
What was upon the face of the deep on the first day of creation?
Answer: D (darkness.)
‘The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep’ (Genesis 1:2), before God made light.
“Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to separate the day from the night ....” This statement was made by God on the
Answer: B (fourth day)
God made the sun, moon and stars on the fourth day (Genesis 1:14–19).
The story of the Fall teaches that
Answer: B (it is a sin to disobey God)
Adam and Eve ate the fruit God had forbidden, and their disobedience brought punishment and separation from God (Genesis 3).
“On that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth and the windows of the heavens were opened”. The result of this was a
Answer: B (heavy rainfall)
With the windows of heaven opened, rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights (Genesis 7:11–12).
“Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would suckle children?.... ”.The above question was asked by
Answer: B (Sarah)
Sarah said this with joy after giving birth to Isaac in her old age (Genesis 21:7).
The quotation, “ Let me not look upon the death of the child” comes from the story about
Answer: B (the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael)
When the water ran out in the wilderness after Abraham sent her away, Hagar put Ishmael under a bush and said this (Genesis 21:15–16).
Joseph's dream about his future leadership of his brothers was fulfilled when he became
Answer: D (the second in command to Pharaoh.)
As governor next to Pharaoh, Joseph sold grain, and his brothers came and bowed down before him (Genesis 41:40–43; 42:6).
The children of Israel cried out to God for help in Egypt because
Answer: C (they were in bondage)
‘The people of Israel groaned under their bondage, and cried out for help’ (Exodus 2:23).
“What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?” The above statement was made by
Answer: D (Pharaoh and his servants.)
When Israel had left, the mind of Pharaoh and his servants changed and they said these words (Exodus 14:5).
The manna which the Israelites left till the morning in disobedience to God
Answer: C (bred worms and became foul)
Some kept manna till morning against Moses' word, and ‘it bred worms and became foul’ (Exodus 16:20).
God gave the ten commandments to the people of Israel because He
Answer: C (redeemed them from slavery in Egypt)
The commandments begin, ‘I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage’ (Exodus 20:2): because God had redeemed Israel, He gave them His law.
“...... choose this day whom you will serve,......as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” The Israelites' response to the above statement is‘......we
Answer: A (also will serve the LORD, for He is our God’)
The people answered Joshua, ‘we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God’ (Joshua 24:18).
God's anger was kindled against Eli and his children because Eli did not
Answer: C (apply appropriate sanctions on his children when due)
God judged Eli's house ‘because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them’ (1 Samuel 3:13). Eli knew and even warned them (1 Samuel 2:23–25) but did not punish them.
The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeath-elohim as a confirmation that the LORD had anointed him to rule over God's people, were
Answer: B (ecstatic prophets)
Saul met a band of prophets prophesying with music; the Spirit came on him and he prophesied with them (1 Samuel 10:5–10). These were ecstatic prophets.
While David was being anointed king, he received
Answer: D (the Spirit of the LORD.)
When Samuel anointed David, ‘the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward’ (1 Samuel 16:13).
Against whom were the Israelites fighting when King David committed adultery with Uriah's wife?
Answer: B (the Ammonites)
Joab and Israel were besieging Rabbah of the Ammonites while David stayed in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 11:1).
According to Psalm 51, the sacrifice acceptable to God is
Answer: D (a broken spirit.)
‘The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart’ (Psalm 51:17).
Solomon could devote his attention to the building of the house of the LORD because
Answer: C (there was neither adversary nor misfortune)
Solomon told Hiram that God had given him rest on every side, with ‘neither adversary nor misfortune’, so he could build the temple (1 Kings 5:4–5).
The immediate cause of the division of the kingdom was
Answer: A (Rehoboam's foolishness)
Rehoboam foolishly rejected the elders' advice and threatened heavier burdens, so the northern tribes broke away (1 Kings 12:13–16).
“Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you”. What exactly necessitated this event?
Answer: A (The drought caused by Elijah's curse)
The brook Cherith dried up because there was no rain in the land, the drought Elijah had announced, so God sent him to Zarephath (1 Kings 17:1, 7–9).
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,.......” is a hymn of praise by
Answer: B (Zachariah at the birth of John the Baptist)
Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit after John's birth, sang this hymn, the Benedictus (Luke 1:67–68).
According to the birth and infancy narratives in St. Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream three times. In the second appearance, he instructed Joseph to
Answer: C (go into exile)
In the second dream the angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt with the child and his mother (Matthew 2:13).
“Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.....” This was said at the dedication of Jesus by
Answer: C (Simeon)
Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms in the temple and said these words (Luke 2:28–30).
“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?.....” This was said by John to the
Answer: A (Pharisees and the Sadducees)
Matthew 3:7 says John spoke these words when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism.
The second temptation of Jesus according to Luke's account of the gospel was
Answer: A (giving the kingdoms of the world to Jesus if He would worship the devil)
Luke's order is bread, then the kingdoms of the world, then the pinnacle of the temple (Luke 4:3–12).
What did Christ say should be the qualification of whoever was to be first or great among the apostles?
Answer: B (being a slave of all)
‘Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all’ (Mark 10:44).
A would-be disciple, who puts his hand to the plough and looks back, lacks
Answer: D (total commitment.)
Jesus said such a person is not fit for the kingdom (Luke 9:62): a disciple must follow without holding back.
In which miracle story was Jesus mistaken for a ghost by his disciples?
Answer: D (walking on the sea.)
When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out (Mark 6:49).
According to Luke, the healing of the paralytic was intended to show that
Answer: B (Jesus has authority to forgive sins)
Jesus healed him ‘that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins’ (Luke 5:24).
“....... I adjure you by God, do not torment me....” What is the significance of this statement?
Answer: C (it is a recognition of the fact that demons are subject to Jesus)
The demon in the Gerasene man begged Jesus not to torment him (Mark 5:7), showing it knew it was under Jesus' power.
The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus teaches that
Answer: D (faith is pre-requisite for healing)
Jesus told Bartimaeus, ‘your faith has made you well’ (Mark 10:52): his faith was the key to his healing.
The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes that
Answer: B (repentance and reconciliation are important)
The son came to himself, returned and confessed his sin, and the father welcomed him back (Luke 15:17–24): God receives sinners who repent.
According to Matthew's account of the gospel the most important divine requirement for entering the kingdom of heaven is
Answer: B (doing the will of God)
‘Not every one who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father’ (Matthew 7:21).
After their mission, the seventy disciples reported to Jesus that
Answer: D (demons were subject to them in His name.)
The seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!’ (Luke 10:17).
The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of
Answer: B (the law and the prophets)
Moses stands for the law and Elijah for the prophets; both appear with Jesus, showing He fulfils them.
“This is my beloved Son, listen to him”.This was said on the occasion of Jesus'
Answer: C (transfiguration)
At the transfiguration a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son; listen to him’ (Mark 9:7). At the baptism the words were different.
“..........My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers”. Just before making this statement, the speaker
Answer: C (drove out those who sold in the temple)
Jesus drove out those who bought and sold and overturned the tables, then taught them this (Mark 11:15–17).
Which of the following questions did the high priest ask Jesus during His trial?
Answer: A (‘Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?’)
The high priest asked, ‘Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?’ (Mark 14:61). ‘King of the Jews’ was Pilate's question.
“.......Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children....” These words were addressed by Jesus to the
Answer: D (daughters of Jerusalem.)
On the way to the cross Jesus turned to the wailing women and said, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me’ (Luke 23:28).
Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, three women went to the tomb of Jesus to
Answer: C (anoint the body of Jesus)
Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to go and anoint Jesus' body (Mark 16:1–2).
“.......Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified..... ”As a reaction to this declaration, the Jews
Answer: C (were deeply troubled and asked what they should do)
At Pentecost the hearers were cut to the heart and asked, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ (Acts 2:36–37).
“.... You have not lied to men but to God”. The immediate effect of this statement of Peter on the liar was that he
Answer: C (fell down dead)
When Ananias heard Peter's words he fell down and died (Acts 5:4–5).
The apostles created a new office in the ministry besides prayer and preaching, in order to address the problem of
Answer: A (injustice)
The Hellenist widows were being neglected in the daily distribution, so seven men were chosen to serve tables (Acts 6:1–6), correcting an injustice.
Saul's encounter with the Risen Christ on the road to Damascus convinced him that
Answer: B (Jesus is the Son of God)
Right after his conversion Saul preached in the synagogues, ‘He is the Son of God’ (Acts 9:20).
When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem
Answer: B (were afraid of him)
The disciples ‘were all afraid of him’ until Barnabas brought him to the apostles (Acts 9:26–27).
Paul and Barnabas were referred to as ‘gods’ in Lystra because they
Answer: C (healed a crippled man)
After Paul healed a man crippled from birth, the crowd at Lystra cried, ‘The gods have come down to us’ (Acts 14:8–11).
“...Abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from unchastity......” To which issue was the above a response?
Answer: B (circumcision controversy)
These rules came from the Jerusalem Council, which met over whether Gentile believers must be circumcised (Acts 15:1, 28–29).
“.... I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisee, with respect to the hope and resurrection of the dead I am on trial”. This was part of the address of Paul to
Answer: C (the Sanhedrin)
Paul said this before the council (Sanhedrin), dividing the Pharisees and Sadducees (Acts 23:6).
According to Paul, which of the following is the greatest?
Answer: B (Love)
‘So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13).