47 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
The second account of creation was centred on the creation.
Answer: C (man)
Genesis 2 focuses on the forming of man from dust, his home in Eden and the making of woman (Genesis 2:7-25).
When Joseph was sent to see the welfare of his brothers, he met them pasturing at
Answer: D (Dothan)
Joseph did not find them at Shechem, but followed them and found them at Dothan (Genesis 37:14-17).
God provided water for the Israelites by asking Moses to strike the rock at the Wilderness of
Answer: D (Rephidim)
Israel camped at Rephidim and there was no water; Moses struck the rock at Horeb, and the place was named Massah and Meribah (Exodus 17:1-7).
Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel for his farewell address at
Answer: D (Shechem)
"Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem" and renewed the covenant (Joshua 24:1, 25).
Eli, the priest in Shiloh, was condemned because he
Answer: A (allowed his children to deprive God of His share of the sacrifice)
God said Eli honoured his sons above Him by letting them take the best of the offerings, and did not restrain them (1 Samuel 2:29; 3:13).
'The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed'. By this statement, David meant that he
Answer: D (wished that God should be the arbitrator between him and Saul)
David left Saul's fate to God: "the Lord will smite him; or his day shall come to die" (1 Samuel 26:10-11; 24:12).
Abner transferred his loyalty from the house of Saul to that of David because
Answer: B (Ishbosheth charged him with a fault concerning a woman)
Ishbosheth accused Abner over Saul's concubine Rizpah; Abner was angry and went over to David (2 Samuel 3:7-12).
When God ordered famine on Israel, Elijah was fed by the ravens at
Answer: E (Brook Cherith.)
God told Elijah to hide by the brook Cherith, and ravens brought him bread and meat (1 Kings 17:3-6).
Gehazi's request for Naaman's talent of silver and festal garments exposed his
Answer: C (greed and lust for material wealth)
Gehazi lied to get money and clothes from Naaman, showing his greed (2 Kings 5:20-24).
Josiah the king of Judah, is best remembered in Jewish history for
Answer: B (destroying all the shrines of Baal and Asherah in the country)
Josiah's great reform removed Baal and Asherah worship and the high places from the whole land; no king before or after was like him (2 Kings 23:4-25).
'Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!' The people of Nineveh reacted to this message of doom from Jonah by
Answer: A (showing genuine signs of repentance)
The people believed God, fasted, put on sackcloth and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:5-10).
'I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts'……….. This statement was made by prophet
Answer: B (Jeremiah)
This is God's new covenant promise in Jeremiah 31:33.
The opposition of Sanballat and Tobiah against the effort of Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem was countered by
Answer: A (posting guards to watch against the enemies day and night and praying to God)
"We prayed to our God, and set a guard as a protection against them day and night" (Nehemiah 4:9).
It was possible for Daniel to distinguish himself from other officers of King Darius because he
Answer: B (had an excellent spirit)
Daniel became distinguished above the others "because an excellent spirit was in him" (Daniel 6:3).
The three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness were aimed at
Answer: A (preparing Jesus adequately for his ministerial work)
Led by the Spirit, Jesus was tested and proved faithful before starting His public ministry (Matthew 4:1-17).
When Jesus told the would-be disciple who wanted to bury his father to leave the dead to bury their own dead, he meant that
Answer: E (discipleship entailed complete detachment from the family.)
Jesus taught that following Him must come before even family duties; those who are spiritually dead can bury the dead (Luke 9:59-62).
In the healing of the leper, Jesus went against one of the Jewish traditions by
Answer: C (stetching his hands and touching the leper)
The law kept lepers apart as unclean, but Jesus stretched out His hand and touched the leper (Mark 1:41; Leviticus 13:45-46).
In the parable of the Sower, the seeds that were chocked by thorn referred to people
Answer: C (who the cares of the world and delight in riches make to fall away)
The seed among thorns is one who hears, but the cares of the world and delight in riches choke the word (Matthew 13:22).
The Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates the
Answer: C (steady growth of the kingdom of God)
The tiny seed that grows into a great shrub shows the kingdom growing from small beginnings (Mark 4:30-32).
According to Matthew's Gospel, Jesus instructed the Twelve in their mission not to enter Samaritan towns because
Answer: C (at that time the Jews and the Samaritans were bitter enemies)
Jews and Samaritans had no dealings with each other (John 4:9); on this first mission Jesus sent the twelve only to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 10:5-6).
During the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah talked to Jesus about
Answer: A (Jesus' imminent death)
They spoke of His departure (death) which He was to accomplish at Jerusalem (Luke 9:30-31).
The statement, 'Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world', was made by
Answer: E (John the Baptist.)
John the Baptist said this when he saw Jesus coming (John 1:29).
When a man complained to Jesus at the pool of Bethzatha that he had no one to put him into the pool, Jesus healed him by saying
Answer: B (Rise, take up your pallet, and walk)
Jesus said, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk", and the man was healed at once (John 5:7-9).
The story of Ananias and Saphira was intended to engender in the early church the spirit of
Answer: C (honesty and willingness to sacrifice)
Ananias and Sapphira died for lying about their gift, warning the church to be honest in giving (Acts 5:1-11).
After fasting and praying the church in Antioch laid their hands on Paul and Barnabas and sent them off. The laying on of hands here signifies
Answer: E (commissioning.)
The Spirit said "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work"; the laying on of hands commissioned them for it (Acts 13:2-3).
Which of the following conditions did James impose on the Gentiles before they could be admitted into the Church?
Answer: B (Abstinence from the pollution of idols)
James proposed that Gentiles abstain from the pollutions of idols, unchastity, strangled meat and blood (Acts 15:19-20).
God's promise to Abraham and his descendants that they would inherit the world became a reality through
Answer: D (righteousness of faith)
The promise came "through the righteousness of faith" (Romans 4:13).
Paul, in his letter to the Romans, said as one man's trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one man's act of righteousness leads to
Answer: E (acquittal and life for all men.)
"One man's act of righteousness leads to acquittal and life for all men" (Romans 5:18).
In Paul's Epistle to the Romans, to die with Christ and rise with him means to
Answer: A (walk in the newness of life)
Buried with Christ in baptism, believers are raised to "walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).
Paul taught that, in consequence of his humility and death on the cross, Jesus gained
Answer: E (exaltation as Lord.)
Because Christ humbled Himself to death on a cross, God highly exalted Him and every tongue will confess Him as Lord (Philippians 2:8-11).
In which of the following ways did the Philippians share in Paul's suffering while in prison
Answer: D (sending him gifts)
Paul thanks them for sharing his trouble by sending gifts through Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:14-18).
The main Christian virtue taught by Paul in his Epistle to Philemon is
Answer: B (forgiveness)
Paul asks Philemon to forgive Onesimus and receive him as a brother (Philemon 15-18).
In his Epistle to the Colossians, Paul taught that in an ideal family, there should exist
Answer: C (love, obedience and respect)
Wives submit, husbands love and are not harsh, children obey, fathers do not provoke (Colossians 3:18-21).
Which of the following examples was not given by James on how religious faith should be shown in action?
Answer: E (Making cash donations to churches and non-religious organizations.)
James mentions visiting orphans and widows, bridling the tongue and staying unstained from the world (James 1:26-27), not donations to organisations.
According to James, religion that is pure and undefiled before God is shown by
Answer: C (love towards the needy and purity of life)
Pure religion is visiting orphans and widows in affliction and keeping oneself unstained from the world (James 1:27).
According to James, trials have a salutary effect on Christians because, as a means of testing the faith, they produce in them
Answer: B (steadfastness leading to perfection)
Testing of faith produces steadfastness, and steadfastness makes one perfect and complete (James 1:3-4).
According to Peter, Jesus bore our sins in His body on the tree so that
Answer: A (we might die to sin and live to righteousness)
"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness" (1 Peter 2:24).
If one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God. This statement by Peter signifies
Answer: A (suffering for the Christian faith)
Peter contrasts suffering as a wrongdoer with suffering "as a Christian", that is, for the faith (1 Peter 4:15-16).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
How did Moses prepare the Israelites for the covenant with God? Why was this preparation necessary?
In the third month after leaving Egypt Israel camped before Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1-2).
Moses went up to God, who told him to remind the people how He bore them on eagles' wings out of Egypt (Exodus 19:3-4).
If they obeyed and kept His covenant they would be His own possession, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6).
Moses set God's words before the elders; the people answered, "All that the Lord has spoken we will do" (Exodus 19:7-8).
God told Moses to consecrate the people for two days and have them wash their garments (Exodus 19:10-11, 14).
He set bounds around the mountain; anyone who touched it would die (Exodus 19:12-13, 23).
The people were to abstain from sexual relations and be ready by the third day (Exodus 19:15).
On the third day there was thunder, lightning, a thick cloud and a trumpet blast; Moses brought the people to the foot of the mountain to meet God (Exodus 19:16-19).
Necessity: God is holy and requires holiness; to make them fit to meet God; to teach reverence and obedience; to make them understand and freely accept the covenant terms; to show the seriousness of the covenant.
Describe the steps in Exodus 19, then reasons for the preparation.
Who was Naaman? Narrate the story of Naaman. Mention two important lessons which Naaman learnt from his healing
Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Syria, a great and honoured man and mighty warrior, but a leper (2 Kings 5:1).
A little Israelite captive girl told her mistress the prophet in Samaria would cure him (2 Kings 5:2-3).
The king of Syria sent him with a letter, silver, gold and garments to the king of Israel, who tore his clothes thinking it was a quarrel (2 Kings 5:5-7).
Elisha asked the king to send Naaman to him (2 Kings 5:8).
Elisha sent a messenger telling him to wash seven times in the Jordan (2 Kings 5:9-10).
Naaman was angry, expecting the prophet to come out and wave his hand; he preferred the rivers of Damascus (2 Kings 5:11-12).
His servants persuaded him; he dipped seven times and his flesh became like a little child's (2 Kings 5:13-14).
He returned and declared there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; Elisha refused his gift (2 Kings 5:15-16).
He took earth to worship the Lord only (2 Kings 5:17).
Lessons (any two): the God of Israel is the only true God; pride must give way to humility and obedience; God's healing is free and cannot be bought; God's power reaches all nations; listen to good advice even from servants.
Identify Naaman, narrate 2 Kings 5:1-19, then two lessons.
'I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees'……. Give an account of the event which led to this statement. What else did the speaker say on this occasion?
Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, prophesied at Bethel against the sins of Israel (Amos 1:1; 7:10).
Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to King Jeroboam, accusing Amos of conspiring against him, saying Jeroboam would die by the sword and Israel go into exile (Amos 7:10-11).
Amaziah told Amos, "O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, eat bread there and prophesy there; but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary" (Amos 7:12-13).
Amos replied that he was no prophet nor a prophet's son, but a herdsman and dresser of sycamore trees (Amos 7:14).
The Lord took him from following the flock and told him to prophesy to Israel (Amos 7:15).
He went on: because Amaziah said "Do not prophesy against Israel", his wife would be a harlot in the city (Amos 7:16-17).
His sons and daughters would fall by the sword (Amos 7:17).
His land would be divided up by line (Amos 7:17).
He himself would die in an unclean land (Amos 7:17).
Israel would surely go into exile away from its land (Amos 7:17).
Explain the clash with Amaziah, then Amos' prophecy against him.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
Describe the baptism of Jesus as recorded by Matthew and indicate its purpose.
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13).
John tried to prevent Him: "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" (Matthew 3:14).
Jesus answered, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness"; John consented (Matthew 3:15).
When Jesus came up from the water, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him (Matthew 3:16).
A voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17).
Purpose: to fulfil all righteousness (obedience to God's will); to identify with sinners He came to save; to be anointed with the Holy Spirit for His ministry; for God to declare Him publicly as His Son; to mark the start of His public ministry; to approve John's ministry; to set an example for believers.
Narrate Matthew 3:13-17 then give the purposes.
What was Jesus teaching about himself as the Living Bread? In what two ways is this teaching significant?
After the feeding of the five thousand, the crowd followed Jesus to Capernaum (John 6:22-25).
He told them not to labour for food that perishes but for food that endures to eternal life (John 6:27).
They mentioned manna; He said it was not Moses but His Father who gives the true bread from heaven (John 6:31-33).
"I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst" (John 6:35).
Whoever comes to Him He will not cast out; all who believe will be raised at the last day (John 6:37-40).
Their fathers ate manna and died; He is the living bread; whoever eats it will live for ever; the bread is His flesh for the life of the world (John 6:49-51).
Unless they eat His flesh and drink His blood they have no life (John 6:53-56).
Many disciples left; Peter said, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life" (John 6:66-68).
Significance (any two): Jesus alone satisfies spiritual hunger; believing in Him gives eternal life; it points to His sacrificial death; basis of the Holy Communion; believers must depend on Him daily.
Explain John 6 "I am the bread of life" and give two points of significance.
Describe the circumstances in Antioch which led to the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas for their missionary journey. Narrate their experience at the Island of Cyprus.
The church at Antioch had prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen and Saul (Acts 13:1).
While they were worshipping and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them" (Acts 13:2).
After fasting and praying they laid hands on them and sent them off (Acts 13:3).
Sent by the Spirit, they went to Seleucia and sailed to Cyprus, with John Mark as helper (Acts 13:4-5).
At Salamis they preached in the Jewish synagogues (Acts 13:5).
At Paphos they met Bar-Jesus (Elymas), a Jewish magician and false prophet, attached to the proconsul Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:6-7).
The proconsul wanted to hear God's word, but Elymas opposed them, trying to turn him from the faith (Acts 13:7-8).
Paul, filled with the Spirit, rebuked him as a son of the devil and declared he would be blind for a time; mist and darkness fell on him (Acts 13:9-11).
The proconsul saw this, believed, and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord (Acts 13:12).
Describe Acts 13:1-3, then Salamis and Paphos.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
From Paul's letter to the Romans, explain the term justification and state the conditions for its achievement.
Justification means being declared righteous (acquitted, put right) before God, with sins forgiven.
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
No one is justified by works of the law; the law brings knowledge of sin (Romans 3:20).
Righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe, without distinction (Romans 3:21-22).
We are justified by His grace as a gift through the redemption in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as an expiation by His blood (Romans 3:24-25).
A man is justified by faith apart from works of law; boasting is excluded (Romans 3:27-28).
Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness (Romans 4:3).
Justified by faith, we have peace with God (Romans 5:1).
Conditions: faith in Jesus Christ; belief that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 4:24-25; 10:9); repentance and confession; acceptance of God's grace, not reliance on works.
Define justification, then give the conditions from Romans 3–5.
Give an account of Peter's teaching on humility in relation to Christian living. Mention any two situations in life today that call for the manifestation of true humility among Christians.
Elders should tend God's flock willingly, not for gain, not domineering but as examples (1 Peter 5:2-3).
Younger people should be subject to the elders (1 Peter 5:5).
All should clothe themselves with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5).
Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God so that in due time He may exalt you (1 Peter 5:6).
Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind (1 Peter 3:8).
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake (1 Peter 2:13).
Servants be submissive to masters, following Christ's example (1 Peter 2:18-21).
Wives be submissive to husbands; husbands live considerately with wives (1 Peter 3:1-7).
Situations (any two): when one is promoted to a position of authority; when one is wealthy or successful; in disagreements in the church or family; when corrected or criticised; serving under a younger or poorer person.
Use 1 Peter 5:1-7 mainly, then two life situations.
What is Prayer? List four types of prayers and give four reasons why some people's prayer are not answered by God.
Prayer is communication with God: talking to Him and listening to Him in faith.
Types (any four): adoration/praise; thanksgiving; confession of sins; petition (asking for one's needs); intercession (praying for others); dedication/consecration.
Bible examples: the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13); prayer for the sick (James 5:14-15); Paul's thanksgiving and intercession (Philippians 1:3-4).
Reasons prayers are not answered (any four): lack of faith and doubting (James 1:6-7); asking with wrong, selfish motives (James 4:3); unconfessed sin (Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 59:1-2); unforgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15); praying for show (Matthew 6:5); not asking according to God's will (1 John 5:14); disobedience to God's word; bad relationships, e.g. husbands mistreating wives (1 Peter 3:7).
Define prayer, list four types and four hindrances with references.