55 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
Darkness was not created during creation because.
Answer: C (darkness was already in existence.)
Before God said "Let there be light", "darkness was upon the face of the deep" (Genesis 1:2-3).
Joseph was of a good behaviour because he.
Answer: C (rejected Pottiphar's wife's proposal.)
Joseph refused Potiphar's wife: "How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" (Genesis 39:7-9).
"Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?" This statement made Moses aware of the fact that.
Answer: D (his killing of an Egyptian was known.)
Moses was afraid and thought, "Surely the thing is known" (Exodus 2:14).
God made Pharaoh to chase and bring the Israelites back to Egypt so that He would.
Answer: C (get glory over Pharaoh and his hosts.)
"I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host" (Exodus 14:4).
The minority report of the twelve spies was presented by
Answer: A (Caleb and Joshua.)
Joshua and Caleb gave the good report (Numbers 14:6-9).
Moses asked God for a new leader for Israel so that Israel might.
Answer: A (have a shepherd.)
"That the congregation of the Lord may not be as sheep which have no shepherd" (Numbers 27:17).
Moses before his death served Israel as.
Answer: A (prophet, liberator and king.)
Moses was Israel's great prophet (Deuteronomy 34:10), led them out of Egypt and ruled them as their leader ("king in Jeshurun", Deuteronomy 33:5).
Besides being a true prophetess, Deborah could also be described as a woman of
Answer: C (peace.)
Through Deborah's leadership God gave Israel victory, and "the land had rest for forty years" (Judges 5:31).
"Give meat for the priest to roast for he will not accept boiled meat from you, but raw" This request was wrong because in a peace offering,
Answer: C (the fat were burnt before any distribution.)
The fat belonged to the Lord and had to be burnt first (1 Samuel 2:15-16; Leviticus 3:16; 7:31).
Which of the following people destroyed Shiloh and captured the Ark? The.
Answer: D (Philistines.)
The Philistines defeated Israel and captured the ark (1 Samuel 4:10-11).
After Saul's death on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines.
Answer: C (made a sport of him at Bethshan.)
The Philistines fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan (1 Samuel 31:10).
The Hebrew kingdom broke up because of.
Answer: D (Reobam's refusal to grant the Northerners' petition.)
Rehoboam refused to lighten the yoke, so the north rejected him (1 Kings 12:13-16).
Ahab revealed his disregard for the law when he
Answer: C (appropriated the vineyard of Naboth.)
Ahab took Naboth's family inheritance after Naboth was murdered (1 Kings 21:16; Leviticus 25:23).
Josiah sent the ashes of the burnt vessels of Baal to Bethel in order to.
Answer: A (desecrate the golden calf being worshipped.)
Josiah burned the vessels made for Baal outside Jerusalem and carried their ashes to Bethel (2 Kings 23:4). Bethel was where Jeroboam had set up a golden calf, so the ashes defiled that centre of false worship, which Josiah later destroyed (23:15).
King Nebuchadnezzar mounted his golden image on/at.
Answer: A (the plain of Dura.)
He set it up on the plain of Dura (Daniel 3:1).
Daniel disobeyed king Darius by
Answer: D (praying three times daily for thirty days.)
During the thirty days of the decree Daniel kept praying three times a day (Daniel 6:7-10).
The Judean king who revolted against Babylon after serving her for three years was.
Answer: B (Jehoiakim.)
"Jehoiakim became his servant three years; then he turned and rebelled" (2 Kings 24:1).
Nehemiah showed concern for his nation by
Answer: C (reconstructing Jerusalem walls.)
Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:17; 6:15).
The tribes which led the Jews in rebuilding the temple were.
Answer: A (Judah and Benjamin.)
The heads of Judah and Benjamin rose to rebuild (Ezra 1:5).
Amos satirically invited the Jews to come to Bethel and Gilgal in order to
Answer: C (transgress.)
"Come to Bethel, and transgress; to Gilgal, and multiply transgression" (Amos 4:4).
Hosea described the relationship between God and Israel as
Answer: B (a marriage bond.)
Hosea pictured God as a husband and Israel as His wife (Hosea 2:16-20).
Jesus' baptism was significant because it
Answer: D (marked the call into the messianic ministry.)
At His baptism the Spirit came on Jesus and God declared Him His Son; His public ministry began (Matthew 3:16–4:17).
"If you are the son of God, throw yourself down from here". This temptation implies that Jesus should
Answer: A (win followers through the use of spectacular miracles.)
The devil tempted Jesus to win attention by a dramatic miracle; Jesus refused to test God (Luke 4:9-12).
The two Old Testament books that were used in the temptation stories were
Answer: D (Deuteronomy and Psalms.)
Jesus quoted Deuteronomy each time, and the devil quoted Psalm 91 (Matthew 4:4-10).
"For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken". The people being referred to in the text were
Answer: C (James, Peter and John.)
Simon Peter, James and John were astonished at the catch (Luke 5:8-10).
Jesus taught that Christians should forgive their neighbours' sins
Answer: B (seventy times seven times.)
"Not seven times, but seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:22).
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus
Answer: A (was arrested.)
Judas came with a crowd and Jesus was seized in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36, 47-50).
During Jesus' trial, some people discovered that Peter was Jesus' follower because of his
Answer: B (Galilean accent.)
"Your accent betrays you" — Peter's Galilean speech gave him away (Matthew 26:73).
Which of the following incidents occurred during Jesus' trial before Caiaphas?
Answer: D (The seeking of false witness against Jesus)
The council sought false testimony against Jesus (Matthew 26:59).
Discipleship requires self-denial and complete
Answer: C (commitment.)
"If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23).
"This is the king of the Jews". This inscription on the cross was meant to show Jesus'
Answer: A (charge.)
Mark calls it "the inscription of the charge against him" (Mark 15:26).
How many groups of people mocked at Jesus on the cross according to ST Mark's gospel?
Answer: B (Three)
Passers-by, the chief priests with the scribes, and those crucified with Him mocked Him (Mark 15:29-32).
"Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre". "The other Mary", according to ST Mark was the mother of
Answer: A (James and Joses.)
Mark names "Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses" (Mark 15:40, 47).
The resurrection story encourages Christians to believe that the Lord they adore is
Answer: A (still alive today.)
"He is not here; for he has risen" — Christ lives (Matthew 28:6).
As a result of Peter's speech on Pentecost day,
Answer: D (many Jewish souls joined Christianity.)
"Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls" (Acts 2:41).
To which religious party did Gamaliel belong? The
Answer: C (Pharisees.)
"A Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel" (Acts 5:34).
"And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him." "These things" in the disciples' statement before the Sanhedrin refers to
Answer: D (death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.)
The apostles had just spoken of God raising Jesus whom they killed and exalting Him (Acts 5:30-32).
Stephen was appointed as a deacon to
Answer: C (cater for the poor and needy.)
The seven were appointed for the daily distribution to widows (Acts 6:1-5).
The importance of the parable of the unmerciful servant is that Christians should
Answer: A (allow mercy to take precedence over justice.)
"Should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?" (Matthew 18:33).
The visitors of Peter after his vision at Joppa were from
Answer: C (Caesarea.)
Cornelius sent the men from Caesarea to Joppa (Acts 10:1, 7-8, 24).
When Rhoda reported that Peter was at the door, the inmates retorted that
Answer: B ("you are mad")
"They said to her, 'You are mad.' … 'It is his angel!'" (Acts 12:15).
James maintained that the double-minded man would not have his prayers answered because he
Answer: A (is unstable in all his ways.)
"A double-minded man, unstable in all his ways" will not receive anything (James 1:7-8).
Which of the following, according to James is an important factor for effective prayer?
Answer: B (Faith)
"Let him ask in faith, with no doubting" (James 1:6; 5:15).
Partiality according to James is manifested in the Church through
Answer: A (discrimination.)
Making distinctions between rich and poor is partiality (James 2:1-4).
To be a good citizen, Peter advised believers to honour all men and
Answer: B (love the brotherhood.)
"Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the emperor" (1 Peter 2:17).
Peter encouraged the church to humble themselves before God so that He would
Answer: C (exalt them.)
"Humble yourselves… that in due time he may exalt you" (1 Peter 5:6).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Highlight the problems encountered by Joseph with his brothers. (b) Indicate how Joseph and his brothers were reconciled. (c) What three lessons can be learnt from the relationship between Joseph and his family?
(a) Jacob loved Joseph more than his brothers and made him a long robe; they hated him (Genesis 37:3-4).
Joseph brought an ill report of them to his father (Genesis 37:2).
His dreams of sheaves and stars bowing to him made them hate him more (Genesis 37:5-11).
At Dothan they plotted to kill him; Reuben had him thrown into a pit (Genesis 37:18-24).
They sold him to Ishmaelites for twenty shekels and deceived Jacob with his blood-stained robe (Genesis 37:25-33).
(b) In the famine the brothers came to Egypt for grain and bowed before Joseph, not recognising him (Genesis 42:1-8).
He tested them, kept Simeon and demanded Benjamin (Genesis 42–44).
Judah offered himself as a slave in Benjamin's place (Genesis 44:18-34).
Joseph wept and revealed himself: "I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt" (Genesis 45:1-4).
He told them not to be distressed, for God sent him ahead to preserve life (Genesis 45:5-8).
He kissed them, sent for Jacob and settled them in Goshen (Genesis 45:9-15; 47:6).
After Jacob died he reassured them: "you meant evil… God meant it for good" (Genesis 50:15-21).
(c) Any three: parents should avoid favouritism; jealousy leads to evil; forgiveness restores families; God can turn evil into good; repentance and change of heart; care for one's family.
Answer (a), (b) and (c) from Genesis 37–50.
(a) Discuss the appointment of Joshua as Moses' successor. (b) What three qualities of Joshua can be recommended for leaders of today?
(a) God told Moses he would see the land but die without entering it (Numbers 27:12-14).
Moses asked God to appoint a man to lead the people so they would not be sheep without a shepherd (Numbers 27:15-17).
God told him to take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay his hand on him (Numbers 27:18).
He was to set him before Eleazar the priest and the congregation and commission him in their sight (Numbers 27:19).
Moses was to give him some of his authority so all Israel would obey (Numbers 27:20).
Moses did so (Numbers 27:22-23).
Moses encouraged him before all Israel: "Be strong and of good courage… the Lord will be with you" (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).
After Moses' death Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom and the people obeyed him (Deuteronomy 34:9).
(b) Any three: faith in God; courage; obedience; loyalty to his master; humility and readiness to serve; good military and administrative skill; integrity.
Use Numbers 27 and Deuteronomy 31, 34, then three qualities.
(a) Describe how the supremacy of God was made manifest during the contest on Mount Carmel. (b) In what three ways can the church fight against immoral acts in society?
(a) Elijah gathered Israel and 450 prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel and asked how long they would limp between two opinions (1 Kings 18:19-21).
Two bulls were prepared; the god who answered by fire would be God (1 Kings 18:23-24).
The prophets of Baal called on Baal from morning to noon, danced and cut themselves, but there was no answer (1 Kings 18:26-29).
Elijah mocked them: perhaps Baal was asleep or on a journey (1 Kings 18:27).
Elijah repaired the Lord's altar with twelve stones, dug a trench and drenched the offering with water three times (1 Kings 18:30-35).
He prayed for God to show that He is God in Israel (1 Kings 18:36-37).
Fire fell and consumed the offering, wood, stones, dust and water (1 Kings 18:38).
The people fell down and cried, "The Lord, he is God" (1 Kings 18:39).
The prophets of Baal were killed, and God sent rain (1 Kings 18:40-45).
(b) Any three: preaching and teaching moral values; setting a good example; counselling and rehabilitation; speaking out against corruption and vice; youth programmes; cooperating with government; prayer.
Narrate 1 Kings 18:19-45, then three ways.
(a) Give an account of Amos' encounter with Amaziah the priest. (b) Indicate any three practices in your society that need to be condemned.
(a) Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to King Jeroboam that Amos had conspired against him (Amos 7:10).
He reported Amos as saying Jeroboam would die by the sword and Israel go into exile (Amos 7:11).
Amaziah told Amos, "O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and prophesy there" (Amos 7:12).
"Never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary" (Amos 7:13).
Amos replied he was no prophet nor a prophet's son, but a herdsman and dresser of sycamore trees (Amos 7:14).
The Lord took him from following the flock and sent him to Israel (Amos 7:15).
He prophesied Amaziah's wife would be a harlot, his children killed, his land divided, and he would die in an unclean land (Amos 7:16-17).
Israel would surely go into exile (Amos 7:17).
(b) Any three: bribery and corruption; oppression of the poor; cheating in trade; drug abuse; cultism; ritual killing; exam malpractice; immorality.
Narrate Amos 7:10-17, then three practices.
Section B (Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Examine the baptism of Jesus as narrated in Matthew's Gospel. (b) In what two ways is baptism relevant to Christians?
(a) Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13).
John tried to prevent Him: "I need to be baptized by you" (Matthew 3:14).
Jesus said, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15).
When He came up from the water the heavens opened (Matthew 3:16).
He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him (Matthew 3:16).
A voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17).
(b) Any two: it is a sign of repentance and forgiveness (Acts 2:38); it marks entry into the church; it signifies dying and rising with Christ to new life (Romans 6:3-4); it is obedience to Christ's command (Matthew 28:19); it identifies the believer with Christ.
Narrate Matthew 3:13-17, then two points.
(a) Describe the appearance of the Risen Christ to the two men on their way to Emmaus. (b) What three benefits do Christians derive from the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
(a) Two disciples were going to Emmaus, talking about all that had happened (Luke 24:13-14).
Jesus drew near and walked with them, but they did not recognise Him (Luke 24:15-16).
Cleopas told Him about Jesus' death, their lost hope and the empty tomb (Luke 24:18-24).
Jesus called them slow of heart and explained the scriptures about Himself (Luke 24:25-27).
They urged Him to stay; at table He blessed and broke bread and they recognised Him; He vanished (Luke 24:28-31).
Their hearts had burned as He opened the scriptures (Luke 24:32).
They returned to Jerusalem and told the eleven (Luke 24:33-35).
(b) Any three: assurance of eternal life; forgiveness and justification (Romans 4:25); hope of our own resurrection; victory over death and sin; proof that Jesus is the Son of God; Christ's living presence.
Narrate Luke 24:13-35, then three benefits.
(a) Describe how Saul became converted. (b) Identify any three visible signs of a convert.
(a) Saul, breathing threats against the disciples, got letters to arrest believers in Damascus (Acts 9:1-2).
Near Damascus a light flashed from heaven; he fell and heard, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9:3-4).
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting"; he was told to go into the city (Acts 9:5-6).
He was blind for three days and did not eat or drink (Acts 9:8-9).
Ananias was sent; he laid hands on him; scales fell from his eyes; he was filled with the Spirit and baptised (Acts 9:10-18).
He immediately preached in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 9:20).
(b) Any three: changed behaviour; love for God's word and prayer; witnessing to others; love for others; honesty; obedience to God; joining fellowship.
Narrate Acts 9:1-20, then three signs.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Highlight the relationship between faith and works according to the teaching of James. (b) In what three ways can Christians demonstrate their faith in works?
(a) Faith without works cannot save (James 2:14).
Wishing the hungry and naked well without helping them is useless (James 2:15-16).
Faith by itself, without works, is dead (James 2:17).
"I by my works will show you my faith" (James 2:18).
Demons believe and shudder (James 2:19).
Abraham's faith was completed by works when he offered Isaac (James 2:21-23).
Rahab was justified by works (James 2:25).
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead (James 2:26).
(b) Any three: helping the poor and needy; visiting orphans, widows and the sick; honesty; controlling the tongue; forgiving others; supporting church and community work.
Explain James 2:14-26, then three ways.
(a) What was Peter's advice to Christians 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 so that Gentiles glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Silence foolish men by doing right (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men but as servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Do not return evil for evil (1 Peter 3:9).
Always be ready to give a reason for your hope with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15-16).
(b) Any three: persecution; ridicule; pressure to compromise; discrimination; temptation; religious intolerance.
Summarise 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then three challenges.