58 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
The land, the sea and vegetations were created on the
Answer: B (third day)
On the third day God gathered the waters, made dry land appear and made plants grow (Genesis 1:9-13).
How old was Abraham when God made a covenant with him in the land of Canaan?
Answer: C (99 years)
"When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram" and made the covenant of circumcision (Genesis 17:1-2).
"It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him". These were the words of
Answer: D (Eli)
Eli said this after Samuel told him God's judgement on his house (1 Samuel 3:18).
The two worthless sons of Samuel were
Answer: C (Joel and Abijah)
Samuel's sons Joel and Abijah took bribes and perverted justice (1 Samuel 8:2-3).
When David became King of Israel, he moved the capital from
Answer: B (Hebron to Jerusalem)
David reigned seven years in Hebron, then took Jerusalem and made it his city (2 Samuel 5:5-9).
"Is it you, you troubler of Israel? These words were said by King
Answer: B (Ahab to Prophet Elijah)
When Ahab saw Elijah he said, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" (1 Kings 18:17).
The contest on Mount Carmel between Elijah and Baal prophets was organized to
Answer: B (prove the supremacy of God)
The contest showed that the Lord, not Baal, is God (1 Kings 18:21-24, 39).
Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army who had leprosy was cured in Israel by prophet
Answer: C (Elisha)
Elisha told Naaman to wash in the Jordan, and he was healed (2 Kings 5:10-14).
"Has the Lord great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? These words were directed to King
Answer: A (Saul)
Samuel said this to Saul after he spared the best of Amalek's animals (1 Samuel 15:22).
The religious reform of King Josiah was triggered off by the
Answer: C (discovery of the law book in the temple)
The book of the law found in the temple moved Josiah to reform (2 Kings 22:8-11; 23:1-3).
The Israelite exile that was granted permission to rebuild the city of Jerusalem was
Answer: A (Nehemiah)
Artaxerxes sent Nehemiah to rebuild the city of his fathers' sepulchres (Nehemiah 2:5-8).
Jeremiah prophesied that when the Lord enters into a new covenant with Israel, there would be no need for
Answer: A (anybody to teach his neighbour the knowledge of God)
"No longer shall each man teach his neighbour… for they shall all know me" (Jeremiah 31:34).
"……… the spirit entered into me and set me upon my feet". This statement implies that Ezekiel.
Answer: D (was willing to do as he was directed by God.)
The Spirit raised Ezekiel up so that he was ready to hear and carry out God's commission (Ezekiel 2:2-3).
"Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego". Nebuchadnezzar thus acknowledges the
Answer: D (supremacy and greatness of God.)
The king declared "there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way" (Daniel 3:28-29).
Prophet Amos was from a hilly country town called
Answer: D (Tekoa)
Amos was among the shepherds of Tekoa (Amos 1:1).
God's continual love for unfaithful Israel is demonstrated in the book of
Answer: C (Hosea)
Hosea's love for his unfaithful wife pictures God's love for Israel (Hosea 3:1; 11:8).
Which of the following is true about the birth of Jesus? Jesus was
Answer: B (laid in a manger after his birth)
Mary laid Him in a manger because there was no room in the inn (Luke 2:7).
"I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these". This statement was made when Jesus was teaching about
Answer: B (anxiety)
Jesus said "do not be anxious" about clothing, pointing to the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28-31).
Which of the following parables illustrates God's love?
Answer: D (The Prodigal Son)
The father welcoming his lost son pictures God's love for repentant sinners (Luke 15:20-24).
"I am the door of the sheep". By this statement, Jesus means that
Answer: B (all believers come to God through Him)
"I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved" (John 10:9; 14:6).
With the statement, 'Peace' Be still!' Jesus calmed the raging sea in order to
Answer: B (manifest His divinity)
The disciples asked, "Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?" — showing His divine power (Mark 4:39-41).
The parable of the Wheat and Tares emphasizes
Answer: C (the final judgement of God)
At harvest the weeds are burnt and the wheat gathered, a picture of the final judgement (Matthew 13:40-43).
In John's gospel, Jesus healed the man born blind to show that he is the
Answer: D (light)
"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world" (John 9:5).
On the occasion of Transfiguration, Peter suggested to Jesus the construction of
Answer: C (three booths)
Peter offered to make three booths, for Jesus, Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:4).
"How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?" This question indicates that
Answer: B (there was strained relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans)
"For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans" (John 4:9).
Pilate referred Jesus to Herod for trial because Jesus
Answer: C (lived in the jurisdiction of Herod)
When Pilate learnt Jesus was a Galilean, under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod (Luke 23:6-7).
At the final trial before Pilate, the notorious robber who was released instead of Jesus was
Answer: C (Barabbas)
Pilate released Barabbas and delivered Jesus to be crucified (Matthew 27:26; John 18:40).
Who among the following disciples did Jesus appear to on his way to Emmaus?
Answer: C (Cleopas)
One of the two on the Emmaus road was named Cleopas (Luke 24:13-18).
The Seven deacons were appointed in the Early Church to
Answer: C (resolve the complaints of Hellenist widows)
The Hellenists complained their widows were neglected, so seven were appointed for this duty (Acts 6:1-3).
The first martyr among the disciples was
Answer: D (Stephen)
Stephen was stoned to death, the first Christian martyr (Acts 7:58-60; 22:20).
The disciple in Damascus that God commissioned to restore the sight of Saul was
Answer: B (Ananias)
The Lord sent Ananias, who laid hands on Saul so he regained his sight (Acts 9:10-18).
Peter's general outlook towards Gentile converts was significantly changed by the conversion of
Answer: D (Cornelius, the Centurion.)
Through Cornelius Peter learnt "God shows no partiality" (Acts 10:34-35, 44-48).
"The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men". This statement was made after Paul had cured the
Answer: D (cripple from birth in Lystra)
Paul healed a man crippled from birth at Lystra, and the crowd said the gods had come down (Acts 14:8-11).
According to the first council at Jerusalem, which of the following was not binding on a Christian?
Answer: A (Praying five times daily in the temple)
The council asked Gentiles to avoid idol food, blood, strangled meat and unchastity (Acts 15:29); prayer times were not mentioned.
Paul, in Romans, exhorts Christians to use their individual talents with
Answer: B (cheerfulness)
"He who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness" (Romans 12:8).
According to Paul in Romans, when civil authorities mete out punishment upon evil doers, they do so as the
Answer: A (agents of God's wrath)
The ruler "is the servant of God to execute his wrath on the wrongdoer" (Romans 13:4).
In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul taught that various spiritual gifts work for
Answer: B (one body in Christ)
The many gifts serve one body, the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27).
A 'Cheerful giver' is he who gives out of
Answer: B (freewill)
"Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, said that Christians become sons of God through
Answer: D (adoption)
God sent His Son "so that we might receive adoption as sons" (Galatians 4:5).
Paul taught that as a result of humility and death on the cross, Jesus gained
Answer: C (exaltation as Lord)
Because Christ humbled Himself to the cross, God highly exalted Him so every tongue confesses Him as Lord (Philippians 2:8-11).
Which of the following is a characteristic of a new life in Christ?
Answer: A (Lowliness)
The new life puts on lowliness; covetousness, impurity and passion are to be put to death (Colossians 3:5, 12).
According to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, the second coming of Christ would be preceded by the
Answer: C (rebellion of the anti-Christ)
"That day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed" (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
According to James, faith must be practised with
Answer: D (works)
"Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead" (James 2:17).
To James, a religion that is pure and undefiled before God means
Answer: D (living a life free of stain)
Pure religion includes keeping oneself unstained from the world (James 1:27).
In James' epistle, fulfilment of the royal law is
Answer: B (loving one's neigbour as oneself)
"If you really fulfil the royal law… 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself', you do well" (James 2:8).
Peter advised Christians who suffer persecution for their faith to
Answer: B (be steadfast in their faith)
"Resist him, firm in your faith" (1 Peter 5:9).
The elders of the early Christian communities were advised by Peter to
Answer: D (lead those entrusted to them by their good example)
Elders should not domineer but be "examples to the flock" (1 Peter 5:3).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament). Answer at least one question from this section.
(a) Narrate the second creation story (b) In what four ways did God provide comfort for man?
(a) When the Lord God made the earth and heavens, there was no plant, no rain and no man to till the ground; a mist watered the earth (Genesis 2:4-6).
God formed man of dust and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; man became a living being (Genesis 2:7).
God planted a garden in Eden and put the man there, with trees pleasant to see and good for food, the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:8-9).
A river watered the garden and divided into four (Genesis 2:10-14).
Man was to till and keep the garden and could eat of every tree except the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:15-17).
God formed the animals and birds and brought them to the man, who named them (Genesis 2:19-20).
God made woman from the man's rib and brought her to him; they became one flesh (Genesis 2:21-24).
(b) Any four: life itself (breath of life); a home in the garden of Eden; food from every tree; water from the river; work and purpose (tilling the garden); authority over animals (naming them); a companion and wife; freedom with clear guidance.
Narrate Genesis 2:4-25, then four comforts.
(a) Describe David's reaction to the death of the child born to him by Bathsheba
(b) What two lessons can be learnt from this reaction?
(a) Nathan told David that because of his sin with Bathsheba the child would die (2 Samuel 12:14).
The child became very sick (2 Samuel 12:15).
David besought God for the child, fasted and lay all night on the ground (2 Samuel 12:16).
The elders tried to raise him and make him eat, but he refused (2 Samuel 12:17).
On the seventh day the child died; the servants feared to tell him (2 Samuel 12:18).
Seeing them whisper, David knew; he rose, washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes and worshipped in the house of the Lord (2 Samuel 12:19-20).
Then he went home and ate (2 Samuel 12:20).
He explained: while the child lived he fasted and wept hoping God might be gracious; now he is dead, "I shall go to him, but he will not return to me" (2 Samuel 12:21-23).
He comforted Bathsheba, and she bore Solomon (2 Samuel 12:24).
(b) Any two: sin has consequences; we should pray earnestly in trouble; accept God's will when prayer is not granted; worship God even in sorrow; do not mourn without hope; continue life after loss.
Narrate 2 Samuel 12:14-24, then two lessons.
(a) Trace the events that led to Elijah's pronouncement of drought in Israel
(b) What two lessons can be learnt from the action of Elijah?
(a) Ahab son of Omri did more evil than all the kings before him (1 Kings 16:30).
He walked in the sins of Jeroboam (1 Kings 16:31).
He married Jezebel, daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians (1 Kings 16:31).
He served and worshipped Baal (1 Kings 16:31).
He built a house and altar for Baal in Samaria and made an Asherah (1 Kings 16:32-33).
He provoked the Lord more than all the kings before him (1 Kings 16:33).
Jezebel was killing the prophets of the Lord (1 Kings 18:4).
Elijah the Tishbite then told Ahab, "As the Lord the God of Israel lives… there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word", showing the Lord, not Baal, controls rain (1 Kings 17:1).
(b) Any two: God's servants must speak out boldly against evil; God punishes idolatry; God, not idols, controls nature; faith and courage in God; a prophet should stand for God even alone.
Trace Ahab's sins, then Elijah's announcement and two lessons.
Explain Isaiah's prophecy to the rulers and people of Israel on the worthlessness of empty rituals
Isaiah addressed them as "rulers of Sodom" and "people of Gomorrah" because of their sin (Isaiah 1:10).
God asked what the multitude of their sacrifices meant to Him; He had had enough of burnt offerings of rams and fat of fed beasts (Isaiah 1:11).
He took no delight in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats (Isaiah 1:11).
Who required them to trample His courts? (Isaiah 1:12).
Their offerings were vain and their incense an abomination (Isaiah 1:13).
He could not endure their new moons, sabbaths and assemblies mixed with iniquity; His soul hated their feasts (Isaiah 1:13-14).
When they spread out their hands He would hide His eyes; He would not listen to their many prayers, for their hands were full of blood (Isaiah 1:15).
Instead: wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; cease to do evil, learn to do good (Isaiah 1:16-17).
Seek justice, correct oppression, defend the fatherless, plead for the widow (Isaiah 1:17).
"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow"; if willing and obedient they would eat the good of the land, if they refused they would be devoured (Isaiah 1:18-20).
Explain Isaiah 1:10-20 point by point.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles). Answer at least one question from this section.
(a) Highlight Jesus' sermon on the mount under the following headings: (i) treasures (ii) the sound eye (iii) serving of two masters
(b) Give two reasons why misuse of earthly wealth can lead to serious consequences for a nation.
(a)(i) Treasures: do not lay up treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and thieves steal; lay up treasures in heaven where they are safe; where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:19-21).
(ii) The sound eye: the eye is the lamp of the body; if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; if it is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness; how great is that darkness (Matthew 6:22-23).
(iii) Two masters: no one can serve two masters; he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other; you cannot serve God and mammon (Matthew 6:24).
(b) Any two: corruption and embezzlement deprive people of development; widens the gap between rich and poor, causing unrest and crime; waste of resources leads to poverty and debt; love of money leads leaders to injustice and bribery; neglect of the needy; materialism destroys moral values.
Explain Matthew 6:19-24 under the three headings, then two reasons.
(a) Explain how Jesus healed the demoniac (b) Give two reasons why the devils were sent into the swine
(a) Jesus came to the country of the Gerasenes; a man with an unclean spirit met Him from the tombs (Mark 5:1-2).
He lived among the tombs; no one could bind him even with chains; he cried out and cut himself with stones (Mark 5:3-5).
He ran and worshipped Jesus, crying, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" (Mark 5:6-7).
Jesus had said, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!" and asked his name: "Legion; for we are many" (Mark 5:8-9).
The demons begged not to be sent out of the country but into the great herd of swine nearby (Mark 5:10-12).
Jesus gave them leave; they entered the swine, about two thousand, which rushed into the sea and drowned (Mark 5:13).
People found the man clothed and in his right mind; they were afraid and begged Jesus to leave (Mark 5:15-17).
Jesus told the man to go home and tell how much the Lord had done for him (Mark 5:19-20).
(b) Any two: the demons begged to go into them; to show the man and the people that the demons had truly left him; to show the destructive power of evil spirits; to show a man is worth more than animals; to test the people's values.
Narrate Mark 5:1-20, then two reasons.
(a) Describe the miracle of "walking on the sea" according to Mark (b) In what two ways is this miracle significant?
(a) After feeding the five thousand, Jesus made the disciples go by boat to Bethsaida while He dismissed the crowd (Mark 6:45).
He went up on the mountain to pray (Mark 6:46).
In the evening the boat was out on the sea; He saw them distressed in rowing, for the wind was against them (Mark 6:47-48).
About the fourth watch of the night He came to them walking on the sea; He meant to pass by them (Mark 6:48).
They thought it was a ghost and cried out in terror (Mark 6:49-50).
He said, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear" (Mark 6:50).
He got into the boat and the wind ceased; they were utterly astounded (Mark 6:51).
They had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened (Mark 6:52).
(b) Any two: shows Jesus' power over nature and His divinity; Jesus cares for His followers in trouble; Jesus' presence brings peace in life's storms; faith overcomes fear; Jesus prays and acts.
Narrate Mark 6:45-52, then two points.
(a) Narrate the events on the Day of Pentecost (b) State two ways in which the Holy Spirit still influences the life of Christians today.
(a) When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place (Acts 2:1).
A sound like a rushing mighty wind filled the house (Acts 2:2).
Tongues as of fire rested on each of them (Acts 2:3).
They were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues (Acts 2:4).
Devout Jews from every nation heard them in their own languages and were amazed (Acts 2:5-12).
Some mocked: "They are filled with new wine" (Acts 2:13).
Peter said it was only nine in the morning; this was what Joel prophesied (Acts 2:14-21).
He preached Jesus crucified, raised and exalted, who poured out the Spirit (Acts 2:22-36).
Cut to the heart, the people asked what to do; Peter said, "Repent, and be baptized… and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:37-38).
About three thousand were added that day (Acts 2:41).
(b) Any two: gives boldness to witness; gives spiritual gifts; guides and teaches believers; convicts of sin; comforts and strengthens; produces the fruit of the Spirit; helps in prayer (Romans 8:26).
Narrate Acts 2:1-41, then two ways.
(a) What were Paul's views in his letter to the Colossians on interpersonal relationship in the Christian family?
(b) Mention four ways of avoiding conflicts in the family
(a) Put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience; forbear and forgive one another; above all put on love (Colossians 3:12-14).
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts (Colossians 3:15).
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord (Colossians 3:18).
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them (Colossians 3:19).
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord (Colossians 3:20).
Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged (Colossians 3:21).
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with sincerity; masters, treat slaves justly and fairly (Colossians 3:22–4:1).
(b) Any four: mutual love and respect; forgiveness; open communication; family prayer and Bible study; honesty and faithfulness; meeting family responsibilities; avoiding interference from outsiders; patience and humility.
Explain Colossians 3:12-21, then four ways.
How did Paul use the case of Onesimus to emphasize the concept of forgiveness?
Onesimus, Philemon's slave, had run away and possibly wronged his master (Philemon 15, 18).
He met Paul in prison and became a Christian: "my child… whose father I have become in my imprisonment" (Philemon 10).
Once useless, he had become useful (Philemon 11).
Paul sent him back, appealing to Philemon on the basis of love rather than command (Philemon 8-9, 12).
He suggested God allowed the separation so that Philemon might have him back for ever (Philemon 15).
Philemon should receive him no longer as a slave but as a beloved brother (Philemon 16).
"Receive him as you would receive me" (Philemon 17).
Paul offered to repay any wrong or debt: "charge that to my account" (Philemon 18-19).
He was confident Philemon would do even more than he asked (Philemon 21).
Thus forgiveness means receiving the repentant offender back fully, restoring the relationship, cancelling the debt, and treating him as an equal in Christ, as Christ forgave us.
Explain the steps of Paul's appeal and what they teach about forgiveness.
(a) Why did Peter advise Christians to rejoice despite the trials they may be going through?
(b) State two virtues which Christians should manifest to show their joy.
(a) God has given them new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus (1 Peter 1:3).
They have an inheritance kept in heaven that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading (1 Peter 1:4).
They are guarded by God's power through faith for salvation (1 Peter 1:5).
Trials last only a little while (1 Peter 1:6).
Trials prove the genuineness of their faith, more precious than gold refined by fire (1 Peter 1:7).
It will result in praise, glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:7).
They share Christ's sufferings and will rejoice when His glory is revealed (1 Peter 4:12-13).
If insulted for Christ's name they are blessed, for the Spirit of glory rests on them (1 Peter 4:14).
(b) Any two: holiness; love for the brethren; patience and endurance; hope; humility; self-control; doing good to others (1 Peter 1:13-22; 3:8-9).
Give Peter's reasons from 1 Peter 1 and 4, then two virtues.