53 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
God blessed and hallowed the seventh day because He.
Answer: A (rested from all His work of creation)
God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, "because on it God rested from all his work" (Genesis 2:3).
Pharaoh appointed Joseph the overseer of his house for he realised that he was
Answer: D (full of the spirit of God)
Pharaoh said, "Can we find such a man as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?" and set him over his house (Genesis 41:38-40).
The name Moses means
Answer: C (drawn out of water)
Pharaoh's daughter named him Moses, "Because I drew him out of the water" (Exodus 2:10).
Who among the following was to ensure the security of King Saul in the Wilderness of Ziph?
Answer: C (Abner)
David rebuked Abner, Saul's army commander, for not guarding the king (1 Samuel 26:5, 14-16).
Ishbosheth denounced Abner's love for Rizpah because
Answer: C (he saw in Abner's action a usurpation of his right as heir to the throne)
Taking a dead king's concubine was a claim to his throne, so Ishbosheth saw it as a threat to his kingship (2 Samuel 3:7; compare 1 Kings 2:22).
Although David was regarded as a man after God's heart, he acted badly before God when he
Answer: D (committed sins of adultery and murder.)
David committed adultery with Bathsheba and had Uriah killed; "the thing that David had done displeased the Lord" (2 Samuel 11:2-27).
The sons of Eli who demanded raw meat during sacrifice were condemned for
Answer: C (treating the Lord's offering with contempt)
"The sin of the young men was very great… for the men treated the offering of the Lord with contempt" (1 Samuel 2:17).
The rain which fell after the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal shows
Answer: B (the vindication of Yahweh as the true God)
The Lord, not Baal, sent the rain after the fire on Carmel, showing He alone is God and controls nature (1 Kings 18:39-45).
The Jews ignored Rehum's order to stop the reconstruction of the Temple following an advice from
Answer: D (Haggai and Zechariah.)
The prophets Haggai and Zechariah prophesied, and Zerubbabel and Jeshua began to rebuild again (Ezra 4:23–5:2).
Zerubbabel's response to the pathetic state of the Jews in Judah was to
Answer: C (rebuild the temple)
Zerubbabel led the rebuilding of the house of God in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:8; 5:2; Haggai 1:14).
God told Ezekiel at his commissioning that"……… briers and thorns are with you and you sit upon scorpions……." This implies that
Answer: D (his situation would be uncomfortable as he prophesied to unwilling people.)
God warned Ezekiel that the rebellious people would be hostile like thorns and scorpions, but he must not fear them (Ezekiel 2:6-7).
Hosea called upon his children to plead with their mother to desist from all the following except
Answer: C (faithfulness to the covenant)
Hosea condemned harlotry, Baal worship and lack of knowledge of God (Hosea 2:2-13; 4:1, 6); faithfulness was what God wanted.
The indigenous top officials of King Darius were unhappy with Daniel because he
Answer: C (had an excellent spirit)
Daniel stood out because an excellent spirit was in him, so the king planned to set him over the kingdom, which made the others jealous (Daniel 6:3-4).
Nebuchadnezzar decreed that all his subjects must worship the image he had set up whenever
Answer: C (the royal music sounded)
When they heard the horn, pipe, lyre and every kind of music, all were to fall down and worship the image (Daniel 3:5).
Satan assured Jesus that God would 'give his angels charge of you' if he should
Answer: A (throw himself down from the temple pinnacle)
On the pinnacle of the temple Satan said, "throw yourself down; for it is written, He will give his angels charge of you" (Matthew 4:5-6).
When Jesus sent out the Twelve, he commanded them to
Answer: C (preach, heal, raise the dead and cast out demons)
"Preach… Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons" (Matthew 10:7-8).
When Jesus healed the paralytic, the Scribes accused him of
Answer: C (blasphemy)
The scribes said, "This man is blaspheming" (Matthew 9:3).
The rich man who ignored the needs of Lazarus lacked
Answer: C (human sympathy)
He feasted daily while Lazarus lay starving at his gate, showing no compassion (Luke 16:19-21).
In the story of the stilling of the storm, Jesus rebuked
Answer: D (the sea and the wind.)
Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm (Matthew 8:26).
Jesus cured the paralytic man in the city of
Answer: D (Capernaum)
The paralytic let down through the roof was healed at Capernaum (Mark 2:1-12).
When Jesus uses the phrase 'Kingdom of God' in his parables, he means the
Answer: B (rule of God)
The kingdom of God is God's reign or rule in people's lives and in the world (Mark 1:15; Matthew 6:10).
The appearance of Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration was to
Answer: B (confirm their legal and prophetic roles)
Moses (the Law) and Elijah (the Prophets) appeared with Jesus, showing that He fulfils the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 17:3; 5:17).
The miracles of Jesus recorded in John's Gospel are called
Answer: B (signs of Jesus)
John calls them signs, e.g. "This, the first of his signs" (John 2:11; 20:30).
By raising Lazarus to life, Jesus shows his
Answer: B (redemptive power to raise man to eternal life)
Jesus showed He is "the resurrection and the life" who gives eternal life to believers (John 11:25-26, 43-44).
According to St. Mark, Mary Magdalene and the other women went to the tomb but did not see
Answer: D (Jesus of Nazareth.)
They saw the stone rolled away and a young man in white, who said "He is not here" (Mark 16:4-6).
The arrest of Jesus by his enemies was
Answer: C (a fulfilment of the scriptures)
"All this has taken place, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled" (Matthew 26:56).
The early church showed that it was not prepared to condone the sin of hypocrisy and greed with the story of
Answer: D (Ananias and Sapphira.)
Ananias and Sapphira lied about their gift and died (Acts 5:1-11).
Another name for Tabitha who was raised from the dead was
Answer: D (Dorcas.)
"Tabitha, which means Dorcas" (Acts 9:36).
The delegation from Antioch to the Council of Jerusalem comprised
Answer: C (Paul and Barnabas)
Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem (Acts 15:2).
Paul said that Jesus died for us while we were yet sinners in order to
Answer: B (show God's love for sinful man)
"God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
'As one man's trespass led to the condemnation for all men, so one man's act of righteousness leads to acquittal and life for all men'. The two men involved here are
Answer: B (Adam and Jesus Christ)
Paul contrasts Adam's disobedience with Christ's obedience (Romans 5:18-19).
When Paul admonished Christians to set their minds on things that are above, he wanted them to concentrate on the
Answer: C (will and purposes of God)
Setting the mind on things above means focusing on Christ and God's will rather than earthly desires (Colossians 3:1-5).
By contributing their resources to the work of God, Paul told the Philippians that God would
Answer: B (supply all their physical and spiritual needs)
"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory" (Philippians 4:19).
Commenting on the date of the parousia, Paul advised the Thessalonians to
Answer: A (be sober in maintaining their hope of salvation)
Since the day comes like a thief, believers should be sober, wearing the hope of salvation as a helmet (1 Thessalonians 5:1-8).
In his letter to Philemon, Paul did not specifically ask him to
Answer: A (grant freedom to his slave Onesimus)
Paul asked Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother and prepare a room, but never directly asked him to free him (Philemon 15-22).
James taught that religion that is pure and undefiled before God is shown by
Answer: B (loving the needy and purity of life)
Pure religion is visiting orphans and widows and staying unstained from the world (James 1:27).
According to James, when Christians fall into temptation, they should
Answer: C (accept it with joy and steadfastness)
"Count it all joy… when you meet various trials… the testing of your faith produces steadfastness" (James 1:2-3).
On effectiveness of prayer for the sick, James recommends the anointing oil of the elders because it
Answer: C (promotes physical recovery)
James tells the sick to call the elders to pray over them and anoint them with oil, and promises that the prayer of faith will save the sick man and the Lord will raise him up (James 5:14-15). The aim is the sick person's recovery.
Peter described Christians as a chosen race of God because they
Answer: A (declared God's wonderful deeds in their lives)
They are a chosen race "that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you" (1 Peter 2:9).
Peter enjoins church Elders as witnesses of the sufferings of Christ, to tend the flock of God
Answer: B (faithfully)
Elders should tend the flock willingly, eagerly and as examples, not for gain or by domineering (1 Peter 5:1-3).
As part of the heritage of their calling, Peter enjoined Christians to do all the following except
Answer: A (bearing all their anxieties courageously)
Peter says "cast all your anxieties on him" rather than carry them yourself (1 Peter 5:5-9).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament). Answer at least one question from this section.
(a) What is a Covenant? (b) Illustrate how God proved to Abraham that He would honour the covenant
(a) A covenant is a solemn agreement or binding promise between two parties; in the Bible, an agreement God makes with His people, with promises and conditions, often sealed by a sign or sacrifice.
(b) God promised Abram descendants as many as the stars; Abram believed and it was reckoned as righteousness (Genesis 15:4-6).
God told him to bring a heifer, goat, ram, turtledove and pigeon; he cut the animals in two (Genesis 15:9-10).
A deep sleep fell on him; God foretold Israel's 400 years of slavery and deliverance (Genesis 15:12-16).
A smoking fire pot and flaming torch passed between the pieces: God bound Himself by oath to give the land (Genesis 15:17-21).
God renewed the covenant, changed his name to Abraham and gave circumcision as its sign (Genesis 17:1-14).
He fulfilled the promise by giving Sarah a son, Isaac, in old age (Genesis 21:1-3).
He provided a ram in place of Isaac and repeated the promise on oath (Genesis 22:13-18).
Define covenant, then show how God confirmed and kept His promise.
(a) Narrate the events which lead to the reconciliation between David and Abner (b) What two lessons could be derived from this?
(a) After Saul's death there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; Abner made himself strong in Saul's house (2 Samuel 3:1, 6).
Ishbosheth accused Abner of going in to Rizpah, Saul's concubine (2 Samuel 3:7).
Abner was angry and swore to transfer the kingdom to David (2 Samuel 3:8-10).
He sent messengers to David offering a covenant to bring all Israel to him (2 Samuel 3:12).
David agreed on condition that Michal, Saul's daughter, be returned to him; she was taken from Paltiel and sent back (2 Samuel 3:13-16).
Abner persuaded the elders of Israel and Benjamin to make David king (2 Samuel 3:17-19).
He came to Hebron with twenty men; David made a feast for him and sent him away in peace (2 Samuel 3:20-21).
(b) Any two: forgiveness and reconciliation bring peace; enemies can become allies; leaders should be willing to negotiate; anger can lead to wise or unwise decisions; God fulfils His plans through people.
Narrate 2 Samuel 3:6-21, then two lessons.
(a) Describe Solomon's dream at Gibeon (b) For what two reasons would you approve of Solomon's request on this occasion?
(a) Solomon went to Gibeon, the great high place, and offered a thousand burnt offerings (1 Kings 3:4).
The Lord appeared to him in a dream by night and said, "Ask what I shall give you" (1 Kings 3:5).
Solomon thanked God for His steadfast love to David and for making him king (1 Kings 3:6-7).
He said he was but a little child who did not know how to go out or come in, among a great people (1 Kings 3:7-8).
He asked for an understanding mind to govern the people and discern between good and evil (1 Kings 3:9).
God was pleased that he had not asked for long life, riches or the life of his enemies (1 Kings 3:10-11).
God gave him a wise and discerning mind unlike any before or after (1 Kings 3:12).
He also gave him riches and honour, and long life if he walked in God's ways (1 Kings 3:13-14).
(b) Any two: it was unselfish, for the good of the people; it showed humility; it put God's work first; wisdom is needed for good leadership and justice; it pleased God.
Narrate 1 Kings 3:4-15, then two reasons.
(a) What was God's message to the people of Israel through Isaiah when they offended Him? (b) In which two ways are these issues still prevalent in your society?
(a) Sons God reared have rebelled; the ox knows its owner but Israel does not know God (Isaiah 1:2-3).
They are a sinful nation laden with iniquity who have forsaken the Lord (Isaiah 1:4).
The land is desolate and cities burnt as punishment (Isaiah 1:7-9).
He called the rulers "rulers of Sodom" and the people "people of Gomorrah" (Isaiah 1:10).
God has had enough of their sacrifices, burnt offerings, new moons and assemblies; their incense is an abomination (Isaiah 1:11-14).
He will not listen to their prayers, for their hands are full of blood (Isaiah 1:15).
Wash yourselves; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression, defend the fatherless, plead for the widow (Isaiah 1:16-17).
"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" — if willing and obedient they will eat the good of the land; if they refuse they will be devoured (Isaiah 1:18-20).
Their rulers loved bribes and did not defend the orphan or widow (Isaiah 1:23).
(b) Any two: corruption and bribery; injustice to the poor, widows and orphans; religious worship without righteous living; violence and bloodshed; rebellion against God.
Summarise Isaiah 1, then two present-day examples.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles). Answer at least one question from this section.
(a) From the Sermon on the Mount, state how Jesus handled the issues of adultery, divorce and swearing
(b) Indicate two lessons to be drawn from Jesus' attitude to these practices.
(a) Adultery: the law said "You shall not commit adultery", but Jesus said whoever looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:27-28).
If your eye or hand causes you to sin, cut it off; better to lose a member than the whole body go to hell (Matthew 5:29-30).
Divorce: the law allowed a certificate of divorce, but Jesus said whoever divorces his wife except for unchastity makes her an adulteress, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery (Matthew 5:31-32).
Swearing: the law said do not swear falsely, but Jesus said do not swear at all — not by heaven, earth, Jerusalem or your head (Matthew 5:33-36).
Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No; anything more comes from evil (Matthew 5:37).
(b) Any two: God judges thoughts and motives, not only actions; marriage is sacred and permanent; Christians should be truthful at all times; purity of heart is required; Jesus fulfils and deepens the law.
Cover Matthew 5:27-37, then two lessons.
(a) 'Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' How did Jesus deal with this question? (b) In what two ways could a Christian show concern for others?
(a) A lawyer asked this to test Jesus (Luke 10:25).
Jesus asked what is written in the law; he answered: love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind, and your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:26-27).
Jesus said, "Do this, and you will live" (Luke 10:28).
Wanting to justify himself, the lawyer asked, "Who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:29).
Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan: a man going down to Jericho was robbed and left half dead (Luke 10:30).
A priest and a Levite passed by on the other side (Luke 10:31-32).
A Samaritan had compassion, bound his wounds, took him to an inn and paid for his care (Luke 10:33-35).
Jesus asked which proved neighbour; the lawyer said the one who showed mercy; Jesus said, "Go and do likewise" (Luke 10:36-37).
(b) Any two: helping accident victims and the sick; giving to the poor; visiting the lonely and prisoners; comforting the bereaved; helping people regardless of tribe or religion.
Narrate Luke 10:25-37, then two ways.
Trace Matthew's account of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus
Pilate released Barabbas, scourged Jesus and handed Him over to be crucified (Matthew 27:26).
Soldiers stripped Him, put on a scarlet robe and crown of thorns, mocked and struck Him (Matthew 27:27-31).
Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry His cross (Matthew 27:32).
At Golgotha they offered Him wine mixed with gall; He would not drink (Matthew 27:33-34).
They crucified Him, divided His garments by lots, and set the charge "This is Jesus the King of the Jews" over His head (Matthew 27:35-37).
Two robbers were crucified with Him; passers-by, chief priests and the robbers mocked Him (Matthew 27:38-44).
Darkness from the sixth to the ninth hour; He cried, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" (Matthew 27:45-46).
He cried again with a loud voice and yielded up His spirit (Matthew 27:50).
The temple curtain was torn, the earth shook, tombs opened; the centurion said, "Truly this was the Son of God" (Matthew 27:51-54).
Women watched from afar (Matthew 27:55-56).
Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body, wrapped it in clean linen, laid it in his new tomb and rolled a great stone to the door (Matthew 27:57-60).
The chief priests had the tomb sealed and guarded (Matthew 27:62-66).
Follow Matthew 27:26-66 in order.
(a) Give an account of the work of Philip in Samaria (b) In what two ways were the activities of the Holy Spirit manifested in Samaria?
(a) After Stephen's death the believers were scattered; Philip went down to Samaria and proclaimed Christ (Acts 8:1-5).
The crowds listened with one accord as they saw his signs (Acts 8:6).
Unclean spirits came out of many; many paralysed and lame were healed; there was much joy in the city (Acts 8:7-8).
Simon the magician, who had amazed the people, also believed and was baptised and followed Philip (Acts 8:9-13).
Many men and women believed and were baptised (Acts 8:12).
The apostles in Jerusalem sent Peter and John, who prayed for them and laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17).
Simon offered money for this power; Peter rebuked him (Acts 8:18-24).
(b) Any two: signs and miracles — healing and casting out of demons; joy in the city; the converts received the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands; the Spirit exposed Simon's wrong motives; the Spirit guided Philip to the Ethiopian (Acts 8:29).
Narrate Acts 8:4-25, then two manifestations of the Spirit.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles). Answer at least one question from this section.
(a) Explain why Paul advocated submission to the people in authority (b) State four ways by which you can help your school authority to maintain law and order in your school.
(a) There is no authority except from God; existing authorities are instituted by God (Romans 13:1).
Resisting the authorities is resisting God's appointment and brings judgement (Romans 13:2).
Rulers are not a terror to good conduct but to bad; do good and receive approval (Romans 13:3).
The ruler is God's servant for your good and punishes the wrongdoer (Romans 13:4).
One should be subject also for conscience' sake (Romans 13:5).
Authorities are ministers of God attending to governing, so taxes, respect and honour are due to them (Romans 13:6-7).
(b) Any four: obeying school rules; being punctual; respecting teachers and prefects; avoiding fights, cultism and examination malpractice; reporting wrongdoing; keeping the school clean; doing assigned duties; settling complaints through proper channels.
Explain Romans 13:1-7, then four ways at school.
(a) What did Paul teach the Philippians about humility? (b) Highlight two ways by which a Christian could manifest the spirit of humility
(a) Be of one mind and one love (Philippians 2:2).
Do nothing from selfishness or conceit; in humility count others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).
Look also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4).
Have the mind of Christ, who did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped (Philippians 2:5-6).
He emptied Himself, took the form of a servant and was born in human likeness (Philippians 2:7).
He humbled Himself and was obedient unto death on a cross (Philippians 2:8).
Therefore God highly exalted Him; every knee shall bow and every tongue confess Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11).
(b) Any two: serving others willingly; respecting everyone regardless of status; not boasting about wealth or position; accepting correction; obeying authority; putting others first.
Explain Philippians 2:1-11, then two ways.
How did James prove that 'faith apart from works, is dead?'
Faith without works cannot save: what good is it if a man says he has faith but has no works? (James 2:14).
If a brother or sister is ill-clad and hungry and you say "Go in peace, be warmed and filled" without giving them what they need, it is useless (James 2:15-16).
So faith by itself, without works, is dead (James 2:17).
"Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith" (James 2:18).
Even demons believe that God is one, and shudder (James 2:19).
Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac; his faith was active with his works and completed by them (James 2:21-23).
Rahab the harlot was justified by works when she received the spies and sent them out another way (James 2:25).
As the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead (James 2:26).
Use James 2:14-26 with the examples.
(a) Explain Peter's advice to the elders and members of the church in their interpersonal relationships. (b) State two duties of a good church leader.
(a) Peter, a fellow elder and witness of Christ's sufferings, exhorts the elders (1 Peter 5:1).
Tend the flock of God, not by constraint but willingly (1 Peter 5:2).
Not for shameful gain but eagerly (1 Peter 5:2).
Not domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:3).
When the chief Shepherd appears they will receive the unfading crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4).
Younger members should be subject to the elders (1 Peter 5:5).
All should clothe themselves with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud (1 Peter 5:5).
Humble yourselves under God's mighty hand; cast your anxieties on Him; be sober, watchful and resist the devil (1 Peter 5:6-9).
(b) Any two: teaching and preaching God's word; caring for members, visiting the sick; being an example of godly living; settling disputes; praying for members; managing church resources honestly.
Explain 1 Peter 5:1-9, then two duties.