54 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
Eve was to have pains at childbirth because she
Answer: D (ate of tree of good and evil.)
Eve ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and God said she would bring forth children in pain (Genesis 3:6, 16).
Abram's obligation in his covenant with God was to
Answer: B (walk before God blamelessly.)
God said, "walk before me, and be blameless" (Genesis 17:1).
God prepared Joseph for his leadership role in Egypt through
Answer: B (the trials and temptations of his earlier years.)
Slavery, false accusation and prison prepared Joseph; he later said God meant it for good (Genesis 39–41; 50:20).
By removing his sandals before the burning bush, Moses was showing a sense of
Answer: D (reverence and submissiveness.)
God said, "put off your shoes… for the place on which you are standing is holy ground" (Exodus 3:5).
When the people of israel received the minority report from the spies, they decided to
Answer: D (stone the two spies to death.)
The congregation said to stone Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10).
God rejected Eli's line of priesthood because
Answer: D (his children lust after women at worship.)
Eli's sons lay with the women serving at the tent of meeting and despised the offerings (1 Samuel 2:22, 29-34).
What reasons were put forward by the Israelites in asking for a king?
Answer: A (The age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.)
"You are old and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint for us a king" (1 Samuel 8:5).
Asa is an example of a parent
Answer: B (who admonished his children.)
Asa set a good example, and his son Jehoshaphat walked in all the way of his father (1 Kings 15:11; 22:43).
The contest on Mount Carmel was organized to
Answer: B (prove the power of God.)
The contest showed the Lord is God (1 Kings 18:24, 39).
God promised to punish the house of Ahab and not Ahab himself, because he
Answer: A (humbled himself.)
"Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days" (1 Kings 21:29).
The worship of "Host of Heaven" in Judah during Manasseh's reign was an indication that
Answer: C (Assyrian influence was strong.)
Worship of the sun, moon and stars came in with Assyrian domination of Judah in Manasseh's time (2 Kings 21:3-5).
Who among the following carried out a religious reform in Judah?
Answer: C (Josiah.)
Josiah reformed Judah's worship (2 Kings 23).
Jeremiah's vision of a boiling pot represented
Answer: C (invasion from the North.)
"Out of the north evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land" (Jeremiah 1:13-15).
Hosea's daughter was called
Answer: B (Not pitied.)
Hosea's daughter was Lo-ruhamah, "Not pitied" (Hosea 1:6).
What was Nehemiah's immediate reaction to the news concerning Jerusalem? He
Answer: A (wept.)
"I sat down and wept, and mourned for days" (Nehemiah 1:4).
According to Ezekiel, the wicked person should
Answer: B (redeem himself.)
If the wicked turns from his sins and does what is right, he shall save his life (Ezekiel 18:21, 27).
The incident in the fiery furnace concerning Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego convinced Nebuchadnezzar that
Answer: D (Yahweh is the only true God.)
"There is no other god who is able to deliver in this way" (Daniel 3:29).
The opposition to the rebuilding of the temple was resolved by
Answer: B (edict issued by Darius.)
Darius found Cyrus' decree and ordered the governors not to hinder the work but to pay for it (Ezra 6:6-12).
All the following took place at the transfiguration of Jesus except that
Answer: B (a dove came down upon Jesus.)
The dove descended at His baptism, not the transfiguration (Matthew 3:16; 17:1-5).
According to Luke, Jesus' birth in a manger was due to
Answer: C (lack of place for them in the inn.)
"There was no place for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7).
"…you brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" The "wrath to come" here refers to the
Answer: B (judgement day.)
John warned of God's coming judgement: unfruitful trees are cut down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 3:7-10).
According to Luke, the third temptation of Jesus was that He should
Answer: B (jump from the pinnacle of the temple.)
Luke's order is bread, worship, then the pinnacle of the temple (Luke 4:3-12).
The initial evidence that the disciples had received the Holy Spirit was
Answer: C (speaking in tongues.)
They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (Acts 2:4).
The gospel which gives prominence to the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus is
Answer: D (Luke.)
Luke repeatedly shows Jesus led and empowered by the Spirit (Luke 1:35; 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18).
"But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil." This was part of Jesus' teaching on
Answer: C (retaliation.)
Jesus said this replacing "an eye for an eye" (Matthew 5:38-39).
The prayer of Jesus at Gethsemane shows that
Answer: A (He was in severe agony.)
"Being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; his sweat became like great drops of blood" (Luke 22:44).
Pilate referred Jesus to Herod for trial because
Answer: C (Jesus lived in the jurisdiction of Herod.)
Learning He was a Galilean under Herod's jurisdiction, Pilate sent Him to Herod (Luke 23:6-7).
After the resurrection, the Early Church met to
Answer: C (appoint a replacement for Judas Iscariot.)
The believers met and chose Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:15-26).
The First Martyr among the apostles was
Answer: D (Stephen.)
Stephen was the first Christian martyr (Acts 7:58-60); among the twelve, James was the first (Acts 12:2).
The appointment of the Seven Deacons highlighted the need for
Answer: A (sharing responsibility.)
The apostles shared the work so they could devote themselves to prayer and the word (Acts 6:2-4).
The laying of hands on Barnabas and Paul for the First Missionary Journey signifies their being
Answer: B (commissioned.)
The laying on of hands sent them out for the work (Acts 13:2-3).
What yoke did the Council of Jerusalem say had been difficult for the Pharisees and their fathers to bear? The question of
Answer: B (circumcision.)
Peter called circumcision and the law "a yoke… which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear" (Acts 15:5, 10).
Justification by faith according to Paul is
Answer: D (the state of being acquitted and accepted by God.)
Justification means God declares the believer righteous and accepts him (Romans 3:24-26; 5:1).
Paul in Thessalonian said the signs for the Second Coming of Christ would start with
Answer: B (rebellion.)
"That day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first" (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
The gifts of the spirit which could be regarded as "vocal gifts" are
Answer: C (prophecy, tongues and interpretation.)
Prophecy, tongues and interpretation are spoken gifts (1 Corinthians 12:10; 14:1-5).
Paul believes that the resurrection of the dead would only occur on the
Answer: A (last day.)
The dead will be raised at the last trumpet, at the Lord's coming (1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16).
A good citizen according to Peter is one that
Answer: C (obeys the law of the state and fulfils his obligations.)
Peter says be subject to every human institution and do right (1 Peter 2:13-17).
The primary motive for Christian giving is to
Answer: B (reciprocate God's blessing.)
Christians give in response to God's gift in Christ (2 Corinthians 8:9; 9:15).
According to Paul, God gives us victory over death through
Answer: B (Jesus.)
"Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57).
The meaning of reconciliation in Paul's thought is how to
Answer: B (have peace with God and man.)
Through Christ we are reconciled to God and have peace with Him (Romans 5:1, 10-11).
Which of Paul's epistle was written to an individual?
Answer: D (Philemon.)
Philemon was written to one person about his slave Onesimus (Philemon 1).
James urged Christians not to be partial to fulfill the "royal law". What is the royal law?
Answer: C (You should love your neighbour as yourself.)
"The royal law… 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself'" (James 2:8).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Give account of Joshua's farewell address. (b) Outline two leadership qualities which he manifested during this occasion.
(a) Joshua gathered all the tribes, elders, heads, judges and officers of Israel to Shechem (Joshua 24:1).
He recounted God's acts: calling Abraham from beyond the River, giving Isaac, Jacob and Esau (Joshua 24:2-4).
Sending Moses and Aaron, the plagues, the Exodus and the Red Sea (Joshua 24:5-7).
Victory over the Amorites, Balak and Balaam, and the people of Jericho (Joshua 24:8-11).
God gave them a land they had not laboured for, cities they had not built (Joshua 24:13).
"Fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity… put away the gods your fathers served" (Joshua 24:14).
"Choose this day whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15).
The people promised to serve the Lord; Joshua warned God is holy and jealous and would punish unfaithfulness (Joshua 24:16-20).
They insisted; he made a covenant, wrote the words in the book of the law and set up a stone as witness (Joshua 24:21-27).
(b) Any two: faith in God; leading by example ("as for me and my house"); courage and honesty in warning them; wisdom in recalling history; ability to unite and persuade the people.
Narrate Joshua 24:1-28, then two qualities.
(a) Give an account of the healing of Naaman. (b) What three lessons can be derived from this story?
(a) Naaman, commander of the Syrian army, a great man by whom God gave Syria victory, was a leper (2 Kings 5:1).
A little Israelite maid told her mistress the prophet in Samaria could cure him (2 Kings 5:2-3).
The king of Syria sent him with a letter, ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold and ten festal garments to the king of Israel (2 Kings 5:5).
The king of Israel tore his clothes, thinking Syria sought a quarrel (2 Kings 5:7).
Elisha asked for Naaman to be sent to him (2 Kings 5:8).
Naaman came; Elisha sent a messenger: "Wash in the Jordan seven times" (2 Kings 5:9-10).
Naaman was angry, expecting a ceremony, and preferred the rivers of Damascus (2 Kings 5:11-12).
His servants persuaded him; he washed seven times and was clean (2 Kings 5:13-14).
He confessed that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; Elisha refused his gift (2 Kings 5:15-16).
(b) Any three: humility; obedience to God's word; God's power and grace for all nations; gratitude; listen to wise counsel even from servants; God's gifts cannot be bought; witnessing (the maid).
Narrate 2 Kings 5:1-16, then three lessons.
(a) How was greed demonstrated in the life of Gehazi? (b) Give three areas in the society where greed is prevalent.
(a) Elisha refused Naaman's gifts (2 Kings 5:16).
Gehazi said his master had spared Naaman; he would run after him and get something (2 Kings 5:20).
He lied to Naaman that Elisha wanted a talent of silver and two festal garments for two young prophets (2 Kings 5:21-22).
Naaman gave him two talents and two garments (2 Kings 5:23).
He hid them in the house (2 Kings 5:24).
He lied to Elisha, "Your servant went nowhere" (2 Kings 5:25).
Elisha said it was no time to take money, garments, olive orchards and vineyards (2 Kings 5:26).
Naaman's leprosy came on Gehazi and his descendants for ever (2 Kings 5:27).
(b) Any three: politics and government (embezzlement); business (cheating, hoarding, overpricing); religion (exploiting members for money); civil service (bribery); law enforcement (extortion); families (land and inheritance disputes).
Narrate 2 Kings 5:20-27, then three areas.
(a) Highlight the message of Isaiah to the people of Judah. (b) In what two ways can Christians ensure God's holiness in their country?
(a) Israel has rebelled and does not know God; they are a sinful nation who have forsaken the Lord (Isaiah 1:2-4).
Their land is desolate as a result (Isaiah 1:7).
He called them rulers of Sodom and people of Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:10).
God hates their many sacrifices, new moons and assemblies (Isaiah 1:11-14).
He will not hear their prayers, for their hands are full of blood (Isaiah 1:15).
Wash yourselves; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice; defend the fatherless and widow (Isaiah 1:16-17).
"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18).
If willing and obedient they will eat the good of the land; if they rebel they will be devoured (Isaiah 1:19-20).
God is holy: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:3).
(b) Any two: living holy and honest lives; fighting corruption and injustice; sincere worship; praying for the nation; preaching repentance; caring for the poor.
Summarise Isaiah 1 (and 6), then two ways.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Narrate the story of the healing of the paralytic. (b) In what three ways is faith relevant to the Christians?
(a) Jesus returned to Capernaum; so many gathered that there was no room even at the door; He preached the word (Mark 2:1-2).
Four men brought a paralytic but could not get near because of the crowd (Mark 2:3-4).
They removed the roof and let down the pallet (Mark 2:4).
Seeing their faith, Jesus said, "My son, your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5).
Some scribes thought, "It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (Mark 2:6-7).
Jesus asked which is easier, to forgive or to heal, so that they may know the Son of man has authority to forgive sins (Mark 2:8-10).
He said to the paralytic, "Rise, take up your pallet and go home"; he rose and went out before them all (Mark 2:11-12).
All were amazed and glorified God (Mark 2:12).
(b) Any three: faith brings salvation; faith brings healing and answers to prayer; we please God by faith (Hebrews 11:6); faith helps us endure trials; faith of friends can help others; faith shown in action.
Narrate Mark 2:1-12, then three points.
(a) "…Who is my neighbour?" How did Jesus answer this question? (b) In what three ways can Christians show good neighbourliness?
(a) A lawyer asked how to inherit eternal life, quoted love of God and neighbour, then asked "Who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:25-29).
Jesus told of a man going from Jerusalem to Jericho who was robbed, beaten and left half dead (Luke 10:30).
A priest passed by on the other side; so did a Levite (Luke 10:31-32).
A Samaritan had compassion, bandaged his wounds with oil and wine, put him on his own animal and took him to an inn (Luke 10:33-34).
He paid two denarii and promised to repay any more (Luke 10:35).
Jesus asked which of the three proved neighbour; the lawyer said, "The one who showed mercy" (Luke 10:36-37).
Jesus said, "Go and do likewise" (Luke 10:37).
(b) Any three: helping people in need regardless of tribe or religion; visiting the sick; giving to the poor; comforting the bereaved; helping accident victims; living peacefully with neighbours.
Narrate Luke 10:25-37, then three ways.
(a) Summarize Jesus' teaching about himself as the Resurrection and the Life. (b) Give two assurances Christians have in Christ as the Resurrection and the Life.
(a) Lazarus of Bethany died; Jesus arrived after he had been four days in the tomb (John 11:1, 17).
Martha said if He had been there her brother would not have died (John 11:21).
Jesus said, "Your brother will rise again" (John 11:23).
Martha said she knew he would rise at the last day (John 11:24).
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live" (John 11:25).
"Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:26).
Martha confessed Him as the Christ, the Son of God (John 11:27).
He raised Lazarus from the tomb (John 11:43-44).
(b) Any two: believers will rise from the dead; eternal life for those who believe; victory over death; comfort in bereavement; Jesus is present with us now.
Summarise John 11:17-44, then two assurances.
(a) Relate Luke's account of Jesus' appearance to the men going to Emmaus. (b) State two lessons that can be derived from this encounter.
(a) That same day two disciples were going to Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, talking about all that had happened (Luke 24:13-14).
Jesus drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were kept from recognising Him (Luke 24:15-16).
He asked what they were discussing; Cleopas asked if He was the only visitor who did not know (Luke 24:17-18).
They told of Jesus' crucifixion, their dashed hopes, the women's report of the empty tomb and the angels (Luke 24:19-24).
Jesus said, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe" and explained from Moses and the prophets the things about Himself (Luke 24:25-27).
They urged Him to stay; at table He took bread, blessed, broke and gave it, and their eyes were opened; He vanished (Luke 24:28-31).
They said their hearts burned as He opened the scriptures (Luke 24:32).
They returned to Jerusalem and told the eleven, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed" (Luke 24:33-35).
(b) Any two: Jesus is with us even when we do not recognise Him; the scriptures point to Christ; hospitality brings blessing; we should share the good news; Jesus reveals Himself in the breaking of bread (fellowship).
Narrate Luke 24:13-35, then two lessons.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Highlight Peter's teaching on humility. (b) Identify any three qualities of a humble person.
(a) Elders should tend the flock willingly, not for gain, not domineering but as examples (1 Peter 5:2-3).
The younger should be subject to the elders (1 Peter 5:5).
All should clothe themselves with humility toward one another (1 Peter 5:5).
"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (1 Peter 5:5).
Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God so that He may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6).
Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares about you (1 Peter 5:7).
Have unity of spirit, sympathy, love, a tender heart and a humble mind (1 Peter 3:8).
(b) Any three: respects others; does not boast; accepts correction; serves others willingly; submits to authority; patient and gentle; gives credit to God and others.
Explain 1 Peter 5:1-7, then three qualities.
(a) Highlight Peter's guidelines on Christian living among non-Christians. (b) What three challenges can Christians face among non-Christians?
(a) As aliens and exiles, abstain from passions of the flesh (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so 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 may win unbelieving husbands by their conduct (1 Peter 3:1-2).
Be ready to give a reason for your hope with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:15-16).
(b) Any three: persecution and violence; mockery and insults; pressure to compromise faith (e.g. drinking, corruption); discrimination at work or school; temptation to immorality; religious intolerance.
Summarise 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then three challenges.
(a) Outline Paul's teaching on Dignity of Labour. (b) State two ways by which Christians should uphold this teaching.
(a) Live quietly, mind your own affairs and work with your hands (1 Thessalonians 4:11).
So you may command the respect of outsiders and be dependent on nobody (1 Thessalonians 4:12).
Keep away from idle brethren (2 Thessalonians 3:6).
Paul worked night and day to avoid burdening anyone, as an example (2 Thessalonians 3:7-9).
"If any one will not work, let him not eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
Busybodies should work quietly and earn their own living (2 Thessalonians 3:11-12).
Do not grow weary in well-doing; warn the idle as brothers (2 Thessalonians 3:13-15).
(b) Any two: working hard at honest jobs; avoiding laziness and begging; respecting every kind of work; training in skills; supporting oneself and family.
Outline 1 and 2 Thessalonians on work, then two ways.
(a) Give James' exposition on partiality in the church. (b) Highlight three ways impartiality is promoted in our society.
(a) Show no partiality as you hold the faith of Jesus Christ (James 2:1).
If a rich man in fine clothes is given a good seat but a poor man in shabby clothes is told to stand, you have made distinctions and become judges with evil thoughts (James 2:2-4).
God chose the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom (James 2:5).
Yet you dishonour the poor, while the rich oppress you and blaspheme Christ's name (James 2:6-7).
Fulfil the royal law: "love your neighbour as yourself" (James 2:8).
Partiality is sin; breaking one point makes one guilty of all (James 2:9-10).
Speak and act as those to be judged by the law of liberty; judgement is without mercy to the merciless (James 2:12-13).
(b) Any three: equal treatment before the law; appointments and admissions on merit; free and fair elections; equal access to education and health care; anti-discrimination laws; churches treating all members equally.
Explain James 2:1-13, then three ways.