59 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
According to Joseph's interpretation to Pharaoh's dreams; the seven empty ears blighted by the east wind represented seven years of
Answer: A (famine.)
The seven empty ears blighted by the east wind are seven years of famine (Genesis 41:27).
"…who is the Lord, that I should heed his voice and let Israel go"? After this statement, Pharaoh
Answer: C (asked Israelites to fetch their own straws to produce bricks.)
Pharaoh ordered that the Israelites be given no more straw but still make the same number of bricks (Exodus 5:2-8).
After the departure of the Israelites God made Pharaoh pursue them in order to
Answer: D (get glory over Pharaoh and his host.)
"I will harden Pharaoh's heart… and I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host" (Exodus 14:4).
Who among the following kings was raised by God against the Israelites for going after the Canaanite gods?
Answer: B (Jabin)
When Israel did evil, the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan (Judges 4:1-2).
Deborah, a prophetess who was a judge in Israel was the wife of
Answer: C (Lappidoth.)
"Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth" (Judges 4:4).
The sons of Eli were regarded as worthless men for all the following reasons except
Answer: B (failing to attend the places of worship regularly.)
Eli's sons served at Shiloh daily; their sins were taking meat wrongly, lying with the women and despising God (1 Samuel 2:12-22).
Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: D (Saul)
Saul son of Kish was anointed the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 10:1, 24).
Joel and Abijah were the sons of
Answer: C (Samuel.)
Samuel's sons were Joel and Abijah (1 Samuel 8:2).
"…Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams". This statement was Samuel's reaction to
Answer: B (Saul's defence of disobedience.)
Saul claimed he spared the best animals for sacrifice; Samuel replied with these words (1 Samuel 15:21-22).
On Mount Gilboa, king Saul decided to commit suicide in order to avoid
Answer: A (ridicule from the Philistines.)
Saul said, "lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and make sport of me" (1 Samuel 31:4).
David bitterly mourned when Abner was slain by
Answer: D (Joab.)
Joab killed Abner at the gate of Hebron, and David mourned him (2 Samuel 3:27, 31-32).
One of the main features of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple was the
Answer: A (celebration of God who is faithful to his covenant.)
Solomon praised God, "who keeps covenant and steadfast love with thy servants" (1 Kings 8:23).
In spite of Solomon's apostasy, his empire remained intact until his death because
Answer: A (God deferred, for David's sake, the punishment due to him.)
"For the sake of David your father I will not do it in your days" (1 Kings 11:12).
"Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore, lighten the hard service of your father." These were the words of
Answer: A (Jeroboam.)
Jeroboam and the assembly of Israel said this to Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:3-4).
Obadiah, Ahab's servant, made history for himself by
Answer: C (hiding and feeding some of the prophets in a cave.)
Obadiah hid a hundred prophets in caves and fed them (1 Kings 18:4).
The contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal took place at mount
Answer: D (Camel.)
The contest was on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:19-20).
King Jehoshaphat was commended for adopting his father's policies which included
Answer: A (removing Maacah, his grandmother from being queen.)
Jehoshaphat walked in the ways of his father Asa (1 Kings 22:43), who had removed Maacah as queen mother and put away cult prostitutes (1 Kings 15:12-13; 22:46).
God's constant 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).
During the rebuilding of the temple, Zerubbabel rejected the offer of help from the
Answer: B (people of Samaria.)
The people settled in Samaria offered to help build, but Zerubbabel refused them (Ezra 4:1-3, 10).
"And I asked them concerning the Jews that survived, who has escaped exile, and concerning Jerusalem…" These were the words of
Answer: B (Nehemiah.)
Nehemiah asked Hanani and the men from Judah about the Jews and Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-2).
The presentation of Myrrh to Jesus signifies Jesus'
Answer: B (suffering and impending death.)
Myrrh was used in burial (John 19:39), so the wise men's gift is seen as pointing to His suffering and death (Matthew 2:11).
"My son your sins are forgiven". These were the words of Jesus to the
Answer: B (paralytic.)
Jesus said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5).
Peter called for the construction of three booths for Jesus, Moses and Elijah, respectively during
Answer: A (the transfiguration.)
Peter said this at the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:4).
The incidents that took place following Jesus' death on the cross did not include the
Answer: D (trembling of the chief priest and his conversion.)
The curtain tore, the earth shook and tombs opened (Matthew 27:51-52); the chief priest was not converted.
"How is it that you a Jew ask a drink of me…" This statement was made by the
Answer: B (woman of Samaria.)
The Samaritan woman said this at Jacob's well (John 4:9).
The Jews showed their hatred for Paul and Barnabas in Pisidia by
Answer: C (influencing leading men in the city to drive them out.)
The Jews incited the devout women and leading men, stirred up persecution and drove them out (Acts 13:50).
When Jesus said "apart from me you can do nothing", he meant that Christians
Answer: B (must faithfully trust in Him always.)
Like branches that must abide in the vine, Christians must depend on Christ continually (John 15:4-5).
On the day of Ascension, Jesus promised his disciples
Answer: C (power of the Holy Ghost.)
"You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you" (Acts 1:8).
On Ascension day two men in white robes informed the disciples that Jesus would
Answer: D (come again.)
"This Jesus… will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven" (Acts 1:10-11).
"Go up and join this chariot". This statement was made to
Answer: D (Philip.)
The Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and join this chariot" (Acts 8:29).
Saul was converted on his journey to
Answer: D (Damascus.)
Saul met Jesus as he approached Damascus (Acts 9:3).
Which of the following places was not visited by Paul during his first missionary journey?
Answer: B (Athens)
Paul reached Athens on his second journey (Acts 17:15); the first journey began at Syrian Antioch and went through Salamis and Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13).
Paul was stoned and dragged out of the city by
Answer: C (Jews from Antioch and Iconium.)
"Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium… they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city" (Acts 14:19).
The resurrection of Jesus is significant to Christians for it marked the
Answer: B (assurance of eternal life for Christians.)
Because Christ was raised, in Him all shall be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
According to Paul, 'As sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness to
Answer: C (eternal life'.)
"Grace also might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 5:21).
Paul in Romans declared "for as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man's obedience many will be made…"
Answer: B (righteous.)
"By one man's obedience many will be made righteous" (Romans 5:19).
Which of the following is not true about spiritual gifts as taught by Paul?
Answer: C (Gifts have nothing to do with the level of one's faith)
Paul links gifts to faith — prophecy "in proportion to our faith" (Romans 12:3, 6) — and teaches that every gift needs the others (1 Corinthians 12:21).
In his comparison of the human body with the body of Christ, Paul did not mention the
Answer: D (nose.)
Paul mentions foot, hand, ear and eye (1 Corinthians 12:15-21), but not the nose.
The New Life in Christ operates through
Answer: B (the name of Jesus.)
"Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Colossians 3:17).
'Death is swallowed up in victory. "oh death, where is your victory"? This statement is found in the book of
Answer: A (Corinthians.)
This is in 1 Corinthians 15:54-55.
According to Paul in Corinthians the gospel message could only be lifeless when Christians
Answer: A (deny the resurrection message.)
"If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:12-14).
Paul asked the Thessalonians to imitate his action of
Answer: D (working for his personal upkeep.)
Paul worked night and day so as not to burden anyone, as an example (2 Thessalonians 3:7-9).
Paul, pleaded with Philemon to forgive
Answer: C (Onesimus.)
Paul appealed for Onesimus (Philemon 10).
James strongly condemned partiality in the Church for all the following reasons except that it
Answer: B (accords due respect to the rich who merit it.)
James says partiality breaks the royal law "love your neighbour" and is sin (James 2:1-9); he never defends honouring the rich.
The Galatians, were reminded by Paul that they were Abraham's offspring and heirs according to
Answer: A (promise.)
"If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise" (Galatians 3:29).
According to Paul in Galatians, law ceased to be our custodian as soon as
Answer: B (Christ adopted us as his children.)
"Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God" (Galatians 3:25-26).
James advised Christians to portray their faith in Jesus by
Answer: C (practicalizing their Christian belief.)
"Be doers of the word… I by my works will show you my faith" (James 1:22; 2:18).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Highlight the main features of God's covenant with Abraham. (b) State three reasons for covenant relationships.
(a) When Abram was 99 God appeared as God Almighty: "walk before me, and be blameless" (Genesis 17:1).
God would multiply him greatly (Genesis 17:2).
He would be father of a multitude of nations; his name changed to Abraham; kings would come from him (Genesis 17:4-6).
The covenant would be everlasting with his descendants; God would be their God (Genesis 17:7).
The land of Canaan would be theirs for ever (Genesis 17:8).
Every male to be circumcised on the eighth day as the sign; the uncircumcised would be cut off (Genesis 17:10-14).
Sarai renamed Sarah; she would bear a son, Isaac, and kings would come from her (Genesis 17:15-16, 19).
(b) Any three: to bind parties in a lasting relationship; to give security and protection; to define duties and obligations; to promote faithfulness and trust; to bring blessing and prosperity; to promote unity and peace.
List the terms of Genesis 17, then three reasons.
(a) Explain the circumstances that led to the rejection of Saul as the king of Israel. (b) Mention two consequences of Saul's rejection as king.
(a) Samuel told Saul to destroy Amalek completely, for opposing Israel on the way from Egypt (1 Samuel 15:2-3).
Saul defeated the Amalekites but spared Agag and the best of the sheep and oxen, destroying only the worthless (1 Samuel 15:7-9).
God told Samuel He regretted making Saul king because he had not obeyed (1 Samuel 15:10-11).
Saul claimed he had obeyed and blamed the people, saying the animals were for sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:13-21).
Samuel said, "To obey is better than sacrifice… Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has also rejected you from being king" (1 Samuel 15:22-23).
When Saul tore Samuel's robe, Samuel said God had torn the kingdom from him (1 Samuel 15:27-28).
Earlier at Gilgal he had offered sacrifice unlawfully (1 Samuel 13:8-14).
(b) Any two: David was anointed in his place (1 Samuel 16:13); the Spirit of the Lord left him and an evil spirit tormented him (16:14); he grew jealous and tried to kill David; he died with his sons on Mount Gilboa (31:1-6); his dynasty ended.
Narrate 1 Samuel 15, then two consequences.
(a) Give an account of the report of the spies Moses sent to the land of Canaan. (b) Identify two lessons that can be drawn from this incident.
(a) Moses sent twelve men, one from each tribe, to spy out Canaan (Numbers 13:1-20).
After forty days they returned with a cluster of grapes, pomegranates and figs (Numbers 13:23-25).
They said the land flowed with milk and honey (Numbers 13:27).
But the people were strong, the cities fortified, and they saw the sons of Anak (Numbers 13:28-29).
Caleb quieted the people: "Let us go up at once… we are well able to overcome it" (Numbers 13:30).
The other spies said they could not, for "we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers" (Numbers 13:31-33).
The people wept and wanted to return to Egypt; Joshua and Caleb urged them to trust the Lord (Numbers 14:1-9).
The people wanted to stone them; God punished that generation to wander forty years; the ten spies died (Numbers 14:10, 29-37).
(b) Any two: trust God in difficulties; do not follow the crowd; a negative report can discourage many; faith and courage are rewarded; unbelief brings punishment.
Narrate Numbers 13–14, then two lessons.
(a) Outline the main issues Jeremiah addressed in his prophecy of doom to Israel. (b) Indicate two qualities exhibited by Jeremiah that is worthy of emulation.
(a) Idolatry: they forsook the Lord, the fountain of living waters, for gods that are no gods (Jeremiah 2:11-13).
Breaking the covenant (Jeremiah 11:10).
False trust in the temple while sinning (Jeremiah 7:4-11).
Social injustice: oppression of aliens, orphans and widows; shedding innocent blood (Jeremiah 7:6; 22:3).
Corrupt prophets and priests who said "Peace, peace" (Jeremiah 6:13-14).
Child sacrifice at Topheth (Jeremiah 7:31).
Refusal to repent (Jeremiah 5:3).
Coming judgement: the foe from the north (Babylon), destruction of Jerusalem and seventy years of exile (Jeremiah 1:14-15; 25:8-11).
(b) Any two: courage in speaking the truth; faithfulness to God despite persecution; compassion and love for his people (he wept for them, Jeremiah 9:1); perseverance; prayerfulness.
Outline Jeremiah's charges and warnings, then two qualities.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Give an account of the Mission of the Seventy. (b) What two problems are encountered by evangelists today?
(a) The Lord appointed seventy others and sent them two by two into every town He was about to visit (Luke 10:1).
"The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray the Lord of the harvest" (Luke 10:2).
He sent them as lambs among wolves; carry no purse, bag or sandals; salute no one on the road (Luke 10:3-4).
Say "Peace be to this house"; stay there, eating what is provided, for the labourer deserves his wages (Luke 10:5-7).
Heal the sick and say, "The kingdom of God has come near" (Luke 10:9).
Where not received, wipe off the dust as a warning (Luke 10:10-12).
He pronounced woes on Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum (Luke 10:13-15).
They returned with joy: "even the demons are subject to us" (Luke 10:17).
Jesus said He saw Satan fall like lightning, but they should rejoice that their names are written in heaven (Luke 10:18-20).
(b) Any two: persecution and violence; rejection and hostility; lack of funds; language and cultural barriers; false teachers; insecurity; materialism of hearers.
Narrate Luke 10:1-20, then two problems.
(a) What did Jesus teach about Himself as the True Vine? (b) In what three ways is this teaching significant to Christians?
(a) "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser" (John 15:1).
He prunes fruitful branches and removes unfruitful ones (John 15:2).
The disciples are already clean by His word (John 15:3).
Abide in Him; a branch cannot bear fruit by itself (John 15:4).
"I am the vine, you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
Branches that do not abide are thrown away and burnt (John 15:6).
If His words abide in them, their prayers will be answered; the Father is glorified by their fruit (John 15:7-8).
Abide in His love by keeping His commandments; love one another (John 15:9-12).
(b) Any three: Christians depend on Christ for spiritual life; they must bear fruit in good works; God disciplines to make them better; prayer is answered for those who abide; love and obedience are essential; unfruitfulness brings judgement.
Explain John 15:1-12, then three points.
(a) Describe the mission of Peter in Lydda and Joppa. (b) State three lessons that can be learnt from this mission.
(a) Peter, going through the region, came to the saints at Lydda (Acts 9:32).
He found Aeneas, paralysed and bedridden for eight years (Acts 9:33).
Peter said, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed"; he rose at once (Acts 9:34).
All the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35).
At Joppa the disciple Tabitha (Dorcas), full of good works and charity, fell sick and died (Acts 9:36-37).
The disciples sent two men to Peter at Lydda (Acts 9:38).
Widows showed him the garments Dorcas had made (Acts 9:39).
Peter put them out, knelt, prayed and said, "Tabitha, rise"; she opened her eyes and sat up (Acts 9:40).
He presented her alive; many in Joppa believed; Peter stayed with Simon a tanner (Acts 9:41-43).
(b) Any three: God still works miracles through His servants; miracles lead people to faith; good works like Dorcas' are valued; prayer is powerful; ministers should visit and care for believers; humility — Peter stayed with a tanner.
Narrate Acts 9:32-43, then three lessons.
(a) Highlight the story of the cleansing of the Temple in the Gospel of Matthew. (b) In what two ways is the Church defiled today?
(a) After the triumphal entry Jesus entered the temple of God (Matthew 21:10-12).
He drove out all who sold and bought in the temple (Matthew 21:12).
He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons (Matthew 21:12).
He said, "My house shall be called a house of prayer; but you make it a den of robbers" (Matthew 21:13).
The blind and lame came to Him in the temple and He healed them (Matthew 21:14).
Children cried "Hosanna to the Son of David"; the chief priests and scribes were indignant (Matthew 21:15).
Jesus quoted, "Out of the mouth of babes… thou hast brought perfect praise" (Matthew 21:16).
He left the city and lodged at Bethany (Matthew 21:17).
(b) Any two: commercialisation — selling items and making money the focus; corruption and fraud among leaders; immorality; using the church for politics or tribalism; false miracles to deceive; misuse of church funds.
Narrate Matthew 21:12-17, then two ways.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Outline the arguments used by Paul to defend the Resurrection. (b) In what three ways is the Resurrection significant to believers?
(a) Christ died, was buried and rose on the third day according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
He was seen by Cephas, the twelve, over 500 brethren, James, all the apostles and Paul (1 Corinthians 15:5-8).
If there is no resurrection, Christ has not been raised (1 Corinthians 15:13).
Then preaching and faith are in vain and the apostles are false witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:14-15).
Believers would still be in their sins and the dead in Christ perished (1 Corinthians 15:17-18).
Christians would be most to be pitied (1 Corinthians 15:19).
Christ is the first fruits; as in Adam all die, in Christ all are made alive (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
Why would people be baptised for the dead or the apostles risk danger if the dead are not raised? (1 Corinthians 15:29-32).
A seed dies and rises as a new plant; the body is sown perishable and raised imperishable (1 Corinthians 15:36-44).
(b) Any three: assurance of eternal life; proof that Jesus is Son of God; forgiveness of sins confirmed; victory over death; hope and comfort; motivation to work for the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Outline 1 Corinthians 15, then three points.
(a) Outline the features of the New Life in Christ as stated by Paul in Colossians. (b) State three practices which can have negative effect on Christian Community.
(a) Seek the things above, where Christ is (Colossians 3:1-2).
Your life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).
Put to death immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness (Colossians 3:5).
Put away anger, wrath, malice, slander, foul talk and lying (Colossians 3:8-9).
Put on the new nature, renewed after the Creator's image (Colossians 3:10).
No distinction of Greek or Jew, slave or free (Colossians 3:11).
Put on compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, patience, forgiveness and love (Colossians 3:12-14).
Let Christ's peace rule and His word dwell richly; do all in Jesus' name with thanks (Colossians 3:15-17).
(b) Any three: gossip and slander; tribalism; greed and corruption; immorality; quarrels and unforgiveness; pride; lying.
Outline Colossians 3:1-17, then three harmful practices.
(a) Highlight Peter's advice to Christians living among non-Christians. (b) In what three ways can Christians promote good relationship with non-Christians?
(a) As aliens and exiles, abstain from passions that war against the soul (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so that they glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution, the emperor and governors (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing right (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, not using freedom as a pretext for evil (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Wives win unbelieving husbands by their behaviour (1 Peter 3:1-2).
Always be ready to give a reason for your hope, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
Keep a clear conscience so that slanderers are ashamed (1 Peter 3:16).
(b) Any three: living exemplary lives; showing love and kindness to all; respecting other religions and avoiding provocation; honesty in business; helping in community projects; peaceful dialogue.
Summarise 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then three ways.
(a) According to Peter, what should be the Christian attitude in the face of persecution? (b) State three types of persecution Christians may encounter today.
(a) Rejoice though suffering trials, which refine faith (1 Peter 1:6-7).
Endure unjust suffering patiently; this is approved by God (1 Peter 2:19-20).
Follow Christ, who did not revile or threaten but trusted God (1 Peter 2:21-23).
Do not return evil for evil, but bless (1 Peter 3:9).
Do not fear; reverence Christ and be ready to give a defence of your hope (1 Peter 3:14-15).
Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal; rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings (1 Peter 4:12-13).
Do not be ashamed to suffer as a Christian, but glorify God (1 Peter 4:16).
Entrust your souls to a faithful Creator and do right (1 Peter 4:19).
Be sober, watchful and resist the devil, firm in faith (1 Peter 5:8-9).
(b) Any three: physical attacks and killings; denial of jobs or promotion; mockery and insults; rejection by family; destruction of churches; restrictions by government; imprisonment.
Give Peter's teaching with references, then three types.