60 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon and stars for the following purposes except
Answer: D (to dry up flood from the face of the earth.)
The lights were to separate day from night, be signs for seasons, days and years, and give light on the earth (Genesis 1:14-15).
Which of the following rivers flowed out of Eden to water its garden? River
Answer: C (Pishon)
The river from Eden divided into Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and Euphrates (Genesis 2:10-14).
The wife of Moses was called
Answer: C (Zipporah.)
Jethro gave Moses his daughter Zipporah (Exodus 2:21).
When Joseph was sent to his brothers, he met them pasturing at
Answer: D (Dothan.)
Joseph found his brothers at Dothan (Genesis 37:17).
How old was Joshua before he died?
Answer: C (110 years)
Joshua died aged a hundred and ten (Joshua 24:29).
Why was Saul asked to destroy the Amalekites?
Answer: B (They opposed the Israelites when they left Egypt)
God would punish Amalek "for what they did in opposing Israel on the way, when they came up out of Egypt" (1 Samuel 15:2).
The first king of Israel lost his throne because he
Answer: C (lost the support of Yaweh.)
Because Saul rejected God's word, the Lord rejected him from being king (1 Samuel 15:23, 26).
During the Ammonite war Uriah disobeyed king David by refusing to go to his house to sleep because
Answer: C (it would be unpatriotic to break military vow.)
Uriah said the ark and Israel's army were camping in the open, so he would not go home to eat, drink and lie with his wife (2 Samuel 11:11).
When Abner wanted to transfer his allegiance to David, the latter gave him the condition to
Answer: C (restore his wife Michal to him.)
David said, "you shall not see my face, unless you first bring Michal, Saul's daughter" (2 Samuel 3:13).
God said to Solomon in a dream, "Ask what I shall give you". What did Solomon ask for?
Answer: D (An understanding mind)
Solomon asked for "an understanding mind to govern thy people" (1 Kings 3:9).
Solomon showed lack of wisdom when he
Answer: A (put up temples for the gods of his wives)
Solomon built high places for Chemosh, Molech and his wives' gods (1 Kings 11:7-8).
Solomon told Hiram, King of Tyre, that he had decided to build a temple for the Lord because
Answer: A (the Lord had given him peace and all good things.)
Solomon said God had given him rest on every side, so he would build the house (1 Kings 5:4-5).
Elijah destroyed the prophets of Baal
Answer: A (to oppose Baal worship .)
After the Lord answered by fire, Elijah had the prophets of Baal killed to root out Baal worship (1 Kings 18:39-40).
Who was the king who reintroduced the passover feast in Israel?
Answer: C (Josiah)
Josiah commanded the Passover to be kept as written in the book of the covenant (2 Kings 23:21-23).
Daniel was delivered from the lion's den because
Answer: A (of his faith in God's power.)
"No kind of hurt was found upon him, because he had trusted in his God" (Daniel 6:23).
The person who discovered the book of law in the sanctuary during the reign of Josiah was
Answer: C (Hilkiah.)
Hilkiah the high priest found the book of the law (2 Kings 22:8).
According to Amos' prophecy, the "Day of the Lord" to the Israelites would be a day of
Answer: C (doom.)
"It is darkness, and not light" (Amos 5:18-20).
Isaiah said that when Israel spread forth their hands, God would hide His face because they were
Answer: B (offering vain sacrifices.)
God called their offerings vain and would not listen, for their hands were full of blood (Isaiah 1:13-15).
From Luke's account of the baptism of Jesus, which of the following happened before the voice was heard?
Answer: D (The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus.)
In Luke, while Jesus prayed after His baptism, the Spirit descended on Him like a dove, and then the voice spoke (Luke 3:21-22).
Before their first encounter with Jesus, Peter and Andrew were
Answer: C (fishermen.)
"They were casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen" (Matthew 4:18).
By the action of the good Samaritan, Christians are encouraged to
Answer: C (show compassion and render help to the needy.)
"Go and do likewise" — show mercy to anyone in need (Luke 10:33-37).
The lost sheep and the lost coin share the following except that
Answer: C (the coin, may not know that it is lost.)
Both were lost, sought by their owners and found with rejoicing (Luke 15:4-10); C is a difference, not something shared.
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus indicates that
Answer: B (death is a leveller for rich and poor.)
Both the rich man and Lazarus died; after death the rich man's wealth counted for nothing (Luke 16:22-25).
In one of the resurrection appearances Jesus asked his disciples, whether they had anything to eat as he
Answer: C (wanted to prove to them that he was not a ghost.)
They thought He was a spirit; He ate broiled fish before them to prove He had a real body (Luke 24:37-43).
By introducing Jesus as the Lamb, John was pointing to
Answer: A (Jesus' sacrificial death.)
The Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world by His sacrificial death (John 1:29).
St. John refers to Jesus' miracles as 'signs' because they convey the following ideas except
Answer: D (demand for more wonders.)
John's signs lead to believing in Jesus and having life (John 20:31), not demanding more wonders.
Apart from the miracles at the wedding feast, another miracle of Jesus at Cana in Galilee was
Answer: B (healing the noble man's son.)
At Cana Jesus told the official, "Go; your son will live" (John 4:46-50).
At whose well did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman?
Answer: C (Jacob)
"Jacob's well was there" (John 4:6).
The lame man who was healed at the pool of Bethizatha was charged by the Jews for breaking the law of the Sabbath because he
Answer: B (was carrying his pallet on a Sabbath day.)
"It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet" (John 5:10).
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was prophesied by
Answer: B (Joel.)
Peter said, "this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel" (Acts 2:16-17).
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the gospel, they sent to them
Answer: B (Peter and John.)
They sent Peter and John to Samaria (Acts 8:14).
The conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch confirms the
Answer: A (universality of the gosple.)
An African official received the gospel, showing it is for all nations (Acts 8:26-39).
After his conversion, Paul was introduced to the disciples in Jerusalem by
Answer: C (Barnabas.)
Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27).
Before Barnabas and Saul were sent on missionary journey, the elders, laid hands on them. The laying on of hands signifies
Answer: C (commissioning.)
The laying on of hands sent them off for the work the Spirit had called them to (Acts 13:2-3).
The man who delivered judgement of the Jerusalem Council on the admission of Gentiles into the Church was
Answer: D (James.)
James said, "my judgement is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God" (Acts 15:13, 19).
Why according to Paul must Christians be subject to civil authority?
Answer: B (To avoid God's wrath)
"One must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience" (Romans 13:5).
In the Epistle to the Romans, justification is received through
Answer: A (faith in Jesus.)
Righteousness comes "through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe" (Romans 3:22).
By saying that no human being will be justified in the sight of God by works; Paul meant that
Answer: A (the mosaic law was useless in ensuring justification for man.)
Keeping the law cannot make anyone right with God; it only shows sin (Romans 3:20).
Paul's greatest writing about spiritual gift is found in his letter to the
Answer: D (Corinthians.)
Paul's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts is 1 Corinthians 12–14.
In Corinthians, Paul cited all the following resurrection appearances of Jesus except
Answer: C (Mary Magdalene.)
Paul lists Cephas, the twelve, 500 brethren, James, all the apostles and himself, not Mary Magdalene (1 Corinthians 15:5-8).
According to Peter, a Christian should exercise his freedom by
Answer: A (doing what is right.)
By doing right, live as free men but not using freedom as a pretext for evil (1 Peter 2:15-16).
In which of the following ways did the Philippians share in Paul's suffering while in prison?
Answer: B (Sending him relief materials)
They shared his trouble by sending gifts through Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:14-18).
What advice did Peter give to the elders of the church in their relationship with the younger members?
Answer: B (Work without a domineering spirit)
Elders should not domineer over those in their charge but be examples (1 Peter 5:3).
In Philippians, Paul taught that Jesus' humility and death on the cross earned Him
Answer: C (exaltation as Lord.)
God highly exalted Him so every tongue confesses Him Lord (Philippians 2:8-11).
Why did Paul wish to retain Onesimus?
Answer: D (To serve him during his imprisonment)
Paul wanted to keep him "that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment" (Philemon 13).
James teaches that the man who shall be blessed is he who
Answer: C (does the word he hears.)
The doer who acts "shall be blessed in his doing" (James 1:25).
Through God the Christian is no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then
Answer: C (an heir.)
"So through God you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then an heir" (Galatians 4:7).
Peter recommends submission to the civil authority so as to
Answer: A (silence the ungodly.)
"By doing right you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men" (1 Peter 2:15).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Outline in chronological order the first creation story. (b) Give three reasons why man is regarded as the crown of creation.
(a) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth; it was formless and dark, and the Spirit of God moved over the waters (Genesis 1:1-2).
Day 1: light, separated from darkness (Genesis 1:3-5).
Day 2: the firmament separating the waters (Genesis 1:6-8).
Day 3: dry land, seas and vegetation (Genesis 1:9-13).
Day 4: sun, moon and stars (Genesis 1:14-19).
Day 5: sea creatures and birds (Genesis 1:20-23).
Day 6: land animals; then man and woman in God's image, blessed and given dominion (Genesis 1:24-31).
Day 7: God rested and blessed the day (Genesis 2:1-3).
(b) Any three: man alone was made in God's image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27); he was made last, after everything was prepared for him; he was given dominion over all creatures (1:28); God blessed him to multiply and fill the earth; he received the breath of life directly from God (2:7); he named the animals (2:19-20); he has reason and moral choice and can relate to God.
Outline Genesis 1:1–2:3, then three reasons.
(a) Narrate the dreams of Pharaoh. (b) In what three ways did the interpretation of the dreams affect Joseph and his people?
(a) Pharaoh dreamed he stood by the Nile; seven sleek, fat cows came up and fed (Genesis 41:1-2).
Seven ugly, thin cows came up and ate the fat cows (Genesis 41:3-4).
He dreamed again: seven plump, good ears of grain grew on one stalk (Genesis 41:5).
Seven thin ears blighted by the east wind sprouted and swallowed the good ears (Genesis 41:6-7).
He was troubled; no magician or wise man could interpret (Genesis 41:8).
The chief butler remembered Joseph, who was brought from prison (Genesis 41:9-14).
Joseph said God would answer; both dreams meant seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41:16, 25-32).
(b) Any three: Joseph was released and made ruler over Egypt, second to Pharaoh (Genesis 41:39-44); he was given a royal marriage to Asenath and a new name (41:45); he stored grain and saved Egypt and many nations (41:47-57); his brothers came to buy grain and were reconciled to him (Genesis 42–45); Jacob's family settled in Goshen and were kept alive (45:7; 47:6); his own dreams of his brothers bowing came true (42:6).
Narrate Genesis 41:1-32, then three effects.
(a) Give an account of the meeting between Elijah and Obadiah. (b) What two lessons can be learnt from the encounter?
(a) In the third year of the drought God told Elijah to show himself to Ahab, and He would send rain (1 Kings 18:1).
The famine was severe in Samaria (1 Kings 18:2).
Obadiah, over Ahab's household, feared the Lord greatly; he had hidden 100 prophets in caves and fed them when Jezebel killed the prophets (1 Kings 18:3-4).
Ahab and Obadiah divided the land to search for grass for the horses and mules (1 Kings 18:5-6).
Elijah met Obadiah; Obadiah recognised him and fell on his face (1 Kings 18:7).
Elijah said, "Go, tell your lord, 'Behold, Elijah is here'" (1 Kings 18:8).
Obadiah feared: Ahab had searched every nation for Elijah; if the Spirit carried Elijah away, Ahab would kill him (1 Kings 18:9-12).
He reminded Elijah how he had hidden the prophets (1 Kings 18:13-14).
Elijah swore he would show himself to Ahab that day; Obadiah went and told Ahab (1 Kings 18:15-16).
(b) Any two: one can serve God faithfully even in an ungodly government; courage to protect God's servants; God keeps a faithful remnant; trust God's servants' promises; God protects those who fear Him.
Narrate 1 Kings 18:1-16, then two lessons.
(a) State the content of the New Covenant in (i) Jeremiah; (ii) Ezekiel. (b) Outline five benefits of the Covenant to Israel.
(a)(i) Jeremiah: God will make a new covenant with Israel and Judah, unlike the one they broke (Jeremiah 31:31-32).
He will put His law within them and write it on their hearts (Jeremiah 31:33).
He will be their God and they His people (Jeremiah 31:33).
All shall know Him, from least to greatest (Jeremiah 31:34).
He will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more (Jeremiah 31:34).
(ii) Ezekiel: God will gather them from the nations and bring them home (Ezekiel 36:24).
He will sprinkle clean water on them and cleanse them from idols (Ezekiel 36:25).
He will give them a new heart and a new spirit, removing the heart of stone (Ezekiel 36:26).
He will put His Spirit within them so they keep His statutes (Ezekiel 36:27).
They shall dwell in the land; He will be their God (Ezekiel 36:28).
(b) Any five: forgiveness of sins; inner change of heart; personal knowledge of God; the gift of God's Spirit; restoration to their land; a renewed relationship with God; individual responsibility; prosperity and fruitfulness of the land (Ezekiel 36:29-30); cleansing from idolatry.
Give both prophets' covenant terms, then five benefits.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) What did Jesus teach about any of the following during His sermon on the mount? (i) Earthly possessions; (ii) Anxiety. (b) In what five ways can the misuse of wealth lead to serious consequences for a nation?
(a)(i) Earthly possessions: do not lay up treasures on earth where moth and rust consume and thieves steal; lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-20).
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be (Matthew 6:21).
A sound eye fills the body with light (Matthew 6:22-23).
No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and mammon (Matthew 6:24).
(ii) Anxiety: do not be anxious about food, drink or clothing (Matthew 6:25).
The Father feeds the birds and clothes the lilies more gloriously than Solomon; you are of more value (Matthew 6:26-30).
Worry cannot add to one's life (Matthew 6:27).
Seek first His kingdom and righteousness and all these will be added (Matthew 6:33).
Do not be anxious about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34).
(b) Any five: corruption and embezzlement of public funds; poverty and widening gap between rich and poor; crime and social unrest; neglect of infrastructure, schools and hospitals; debt and economic collapse; materialism and moral decay; bribery and injustice.
Explain Matthew 6:19-34, then five consequences.
(a) Relate the encounter between Jesus and the three would-be disciples. (b) Mention any three demands of discipleship.
(a) As they went along, a man said, "I will follow you wherever you go" (Luke 9:57).
Jesus said, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head" (Luke 9:58).
To another Jesus said, "Follow me"; he asked first to go and bury his father (Luke 9:59).
Jesus said, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:60).
Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home" (Luke 9:61).
Jesus said, "No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62).
(b) Any three: readiness for hardship and discomfort; putting Jesus before family and other duties; total commitment without looking back; self-denial and taking up one's cross (Luke 9:23); counting the cost (Luke 14:28-33); renouncing possessions (Luke 14:33).
Narrate Luke 9:57-62, then three demands.
(a) Narrate the story of the transfiguration. (b) Give three points of significance in this story.
(a) After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain apart (Matthew 17:1).
He was transfigured; His face shone like the sun and His garments became white as light (Matthew 17:2).
Moses and Elijah appeared talking with Him about His departure at Jerusalem (Matthew 17:3; Luke 9:31).
Peter offered to make three booths (Matthew 17:4).
A bright cloud overshadowed them and a voice said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him" (Matthew 17:5).
The disciples fell on their faces in awe; Jesus touched them, "Rise, and have no fear"; they saw only Jesus (Matthew 17:6-8).
Coming down, He told them to tell no one until the Son of man was raised (Matthew 17:9).
(b) Any three: God confirmed Jesus as His Son; Jesus fulfils the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah); it revealed His divine glory; it prepared the disciples for His suffering and death; Christians must listen to Jesus; it was a foretaste of His resurrection glory.
Narrate Matthew 17:1-9, then three points.
(a) What events led to the appointment of seven deacons in the early Church? (b) What three lessons can Christians learn from this episode?
(a) As the number of disciples increased, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution (Acts 6:1).
The twelve called the disciples together and said it was not right to give up preaching to serve tables (Acts 6:2).
They asked them to pick seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and wisdom, to be appointed to this duty (Acts 6:3).
The apostles would devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4).
The whole multitude was pleased and chose Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus (Acts 6:5).
They set them before the apostles, who prayed and laid hands on them (Acts 6:6).
The word of God increased and many priests believed (Acts 6:7).
(b) Any three: complaints should be handled fairly and quickly; leaders should delegate work; choose leaders of good character and spiritual maturity; care for the needy (widows) is part of church life; involve members in choosing leaders; unity and fairness help the church grow.
Narrate Acts 6:1-7, then three lessons.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) What was Paul's counsel concerning the use of spiritual gifts in the Church? (b) List three ways in which spiritual gifts are misused today.
(a) There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit; each is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
The Spirit apportions gifts as He wills; no one has all gifts (1 Corinthians 12:11, 29-30).
All members are one body and need one another; none should feel superior or inferior (1 Corinthians 12:12-26).
Desire the higher gifts, but love is the more excellent way; without love gifts are nothing (1 Corinthians 12:31; 13:1-3).
Prophecy builds up the church more than tongues, so seek gifts that edify (1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 12).
Tongues in church must be interpreted; at most two or three, in turn (1 Corinthians 14:13, 27-28).
Prophets should speak in turn and others weigh what is said (1 Corinthians 14:29-32).
All things should be done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40).
Use gifts according to the grace given, with sober judgement (Romans 12:3-8).
(b) Any three: using gifts for money or personal gain; pride and showing off; false prophecy to frighten people; causing disorder in worship; competition and division; using gifts to deceive or exploit.
Explain Paul's counsel from 1 Corinthians 12–14, then three misuses.
(a) Highlight the teaching of Paul on Christian giving as contained in Corinthians. (b) In what two ways can people benefit from giving?
(a) The Macedonians, in severe affliction and poverty, gave generously beyond their means (2 Corinthians 8:1-4).
They first gave themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:5).
Christ, though rich, became poor so that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).
Giving is acceptable according to what one has (2 Corinthians 8:12).
The aim is fairness: abundance supplies others' need (2 Corinthians 8:13-15).
Whoever sows sparingly reaps sparingly; whoever sows bountifully reaps bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6).
Each should give as he decides in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).
God will supply and multiply the giver's resources (2 Corinthians 9:8-10).
Giving meets the needs of the saints and produces thanksgiving to God (2 Corinthians 9:12-13).
Set aside something on the first day of every week (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).
(b) Any two: God blesses and provides for the giver; receivers' needs are met; it produces thanksgiving and glory to God; it builds love and fellowship; it strengthens the church's work.
Use 2 Corinthians 8–9, then two benefits.
(a) Give Paul's teaching on "dignity of labour" in Thessalonians. (b) What four lessons can be derived from this teaching?
(a) Live quietly, mind your own affairs and work with your hands (1 Thessalonians 4:11).
So that you may command the respect of outsiders and be dependent on nobody (1 Thessalonians 4:12).
Keep away from any brother who is living in idleness (2 Thessalonians 3:6).
Paul worked night and day so as not to be a burden, to give an example (2 Thessalonians 3:7-9).
"If any one will not work, let him not eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
Busybodies must work quietly and earn their own living (2 Thessalonians 3:11-12).
Do not be weary in well-doing; warn the idle as brothers (2 Thessalonians 3:13-15).
(b) Any four: all honest work is honourable; laziness is sinful; Christians should be self-reliant; leaders should set an example; work earns respect; avoid gossip and busybody behaviour; idleness leads to poverty; the church should discipline the idle with love.
Outline Paul's teaching, then four lessons.
(a) Highlight James' teaching on faith and works. (b) What two lessons can Christians learn from this teaching?
(a) Faith without works cannot save (James 2:14).
Telling a needy brother "Go in peace" without help is useless (James 2:15-16).
Faith by itself, without works, is dead (James 2:17).
Faith is shown by works (James 2:18).
Even demons believe and shudder (James 2:19).
Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac; faith worked with his works and was completed by them (James 2:21-23).
A man is justified by works and not by faith alone (James 2:24).
Rahab was justified by works when she received the messengers (James 2:25).
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead (James 2:26).
Be doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:22).
(b) Any two: Christians must show their faith by good deeds; help the poor and needy; obedience to God proves faith; empty profession of faith is worthless; true religion includes care for orphans and widows (James 1:27).
Explain James 2:14-26, then two lessons.