56 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
"Let there be light; and there was light" This statement reveals God's
Answer: C (omnipotence.)
God only had to speak and light came into being, showing His almighty power (Genesis 1:3).
Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him to
Answer: B (afflict the Israelites with heavy burden.)
Pharaoh set taskmasters to afflict them with heavy burdens (Exodus 1:9-11).
And he said, "cast it on the ground". This instruction was meant to
Answer: B (showcase God's mighty power.)
Moses' rod became a serpent, a sign of God's power so that people would believe (Exodus 4:2-5).
The discovery of pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses
Answer: B (hope.)
The rich fruit of Eshcol showed the land was good, giving hope (Numbers 13:23-27).
Deborah was described as a judge because she
Answer: D (fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination.)
Judges were leaders God raised to settle Israel's disputes and deliver them from oppressors. Deborah judged Israel and led the campaign with Barak that freed Israel from Jabin the Canaanite king (Judges 4:4-5, 14-24).
In his preparation for the battle against Sisera, Barak chose his troops from the tribe of
Answer: B (Zebulun and Naphtali.)
Barak called out Zebulun and Naphtali (Judges 4:10).
"Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gains" The "sons" were
Answer: D (Joel and Abijah.)
These were Samuel's sons Joel and Abijah (1 Samuel 8:2-3).
David said at Ziph that Saul would one day die by one of the following means except
Answer: D (taking his own life.)
David said the Lord would smite him, his day would come to die, or he would perish in battle (1 Samuel 26:10).
The people of Jabesh-gilead honoured Saul by
Answer: D (giving him a fitting burial.)
They took Saul's body from Beth-shan, burnt it and buried the bones (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
Solomon's treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre was meant to
Answer: C (help build the temple.)
Hiram supplied cedar and cypress for the temple (1 Kings 5:6-12).
The religious tension at the time of Ahab was as a result of
Answer: C (Jezebel's introduction of baal.)
Jezebel brought Baal worship to Israel and killed the Lord's prophets (1 Kings 16:31-32; 18:4).
"The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers" This statement implies that Israelites
Answer: C (do not sell inherited property.)
Family land was not to be sold permanently (1 Kings 21:3; Leviticus 25:23).
Which of the following personalities witnessed the reforms of Josiah?
Answer: A (Hilkiah)
Hilkiah the high priest found the book and carried out Josiah's orders (2 Kings 22:8; 23:4).
Josiah's reign as king was popular because of his
Answer: A (religious reforms.)
Josiah is remembered for turning Judah back to the Lord (2 Kings 23:25).
Ahab and Gehazi demonstrated the spirit of
Answer: C (greed.)
Ahab coveted Naboth's vineyard and Gehazi Naaman's silver (1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 5:20).
When Nehemiah heard of the poor state of affairs in Judah, he immediately
Answer: B (became sad and fasted.)
He wept, mourned and fasted (Nehemiah 1:4).
King Darius asked men to fear the God of Daniel because he is
Answer: A (the living God.)
"He is the living God, enduring for ever" (Daniel 6:26).
To Amos, Israel's expectation of the "day of the Lord" would be a day of
Answer: B (punishment.)
Amos said the day of the Lord would be darkness and not light (Amos 5:18-20).
Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because
Answer: A (it was the king's sanctuary.)
"It is the king's sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom" (Amos 7:13).
The prophet whose occupation was the dressing of sycamore trees was
Answer: D (Amos.)
Amos was "a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees" (Amos 7:14).
In the teaching of Hosea, Gomer typifies
Answer: B (Israel.)
Unfaithful Gomer represents unfaithful Israel (Hosea 1:2; 3:1).
To Hosea, Yahweh was a God of
Answer: B (love and mercy.)
Hosea stresses God's steadfast love and compassion (Hosea 11:8; 14:4).
The statement "this is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased" was heard during Jesus
Answer: D (baptism.)
The voice spoke at His baptism (Matthew 3:17).
"Let it be so now for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness" "The righteous act to be fulfilled referred to Jesus'
Answer: A (baptism.)
Jesus said this to John when asking to be baptised (Matthew 3:15).
To be recognized as an economic messiah, the devil tempted Jesus to
Answer: D (change stones into bread and eat.)
Turning stones into bread would make Jesus a Messiah who meets material needs (Matthew 4:3-4).
What happened immediately the devil left Jesus after tempting Him?
Answer: D (Angels came and ministered to him)
"Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him" (Matthew 4:11).
Which of the following themes can be associated with the Lord's prayer?
Answer: B (Forgiveness)
"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" (Matthew 6:12, 14-15).
The three disciples in whom Jesus frequently confided were
Answer: C (Peter, James and John)
Peter, James and John were with Jesus at the Transfiguration and in Gethsemane (Mark 9:2; 14:33).
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead was meant to show his
Answer: D (victory over death.)
"Death is swallowed up in victory" through Christ's resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
What Jesus demanded from his disciples in Gethsemane was
Answer: B (vigil and prayer.)
"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation" (Matthew 26:41).
The man who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus was
Answer: C (Simon of Cyrene.)
Simon of Cyrene carried the cross (Matthew 27:32).
Jesus was brought to Golgotha to be crucified. "Golgotha" means a place
Answer: C (skull.)
Golgotha means "the place of a skull" (Mark 15:22).
Jesus offered salvation to one of the robbers crucified with Him because the robber was
Answer: D (repentant.)
The robber confessed his guilt and turned to Jesus in faith, and Jesus promised him paradise (Luke 23:40-43).
The field in which Judas Iscariot was buried was known as
Answer: B (Akeldama.)
The field was called Akeldama, "Field of Blood" (Acts 1:19).
Ananias and Sapphira died because of their
Answer: D (dishonesty.)
They lied about the price — "You have not lied to men but to God" (Acts 5:3-4).
The problem of discrimination in the Early Church was solved by the
Answer: C (appointment of deacons.)
The seven were appointed to handle the daily distribution fairly (Acts 6:1-6).
Ananias was unwilling to lay hands on Saul because
Answer: C (Saul had opposed the Church.)
Ananias said Saul had done much evil to the saints in Jerusalem (Acts 9:13-14).
The people of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when Peter
Answer: A (healed Aeneas.)
After Aeneas was healed, all Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord (Acts 9:34-35).
"Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" This question was put to
Answer: C (Peter in Joppa)
The circumcision party asked Peter this about his visit to Cornelius (Acts 11:2-3).
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was associated with the symbols of
Answer: B (wind and fire.)
A rushing mighty wind and tongues as of fire came at Pentecost (Acts 2:2-3).
The first apostolic martyr was
Answer: B (James, the brother of John.)
Herod killed James the brother of John with the sword (Acts 12:2).
James said that Abraham, by agreeing to sacrifice Isaac, was justified, as a believer, by his
Answer: C (work.)
"Was not Abraham… justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac?" (James 2:21).
Partiality according to James involved
Answer: B (discriminating among ourselves.)
Treating the rich and poor differently is making distinctions (James 2:1-4).
Peter called on Christians not to retaliate because
Answer: A (vengeance belongs to God.)
Christ did not retaliate but "trusted to him who judges justly" (1 Peter 2:23; 3:9).
Peter expected elders of the church to lead their flock
Answer: C (selflessly.)
Elders should serve willingly, not for gain or domineering (1 Peter 5:2-3).
To maintain a high moral standard, Peter advised Christians to
Answer: B (abstain from social vices.)
"Abstain from the passions of the flesh… Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles" (1 Peter 2:11-12).
Peter taught that Christians should use their freedom to
Answer: A (perform good deeds.)
Live as free men, doing right, not using freedom as a cover for evil (1 Peter 2:15-16).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Describe how Moses responded to God's call. (b) State three reasons why people refuse to accept leadership roles.
(a) God called Moses from the burning bush at Horeb and sent him to bring Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 3:1-10).
Moses said, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?"; God promised, "I will be with you" (Exodus 3:11-12).
He asked God's name; God said, "I AM WHO I AM", the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Exodus 3:13-15).
He objected that the people would not believe him; God gave him signs — the rod turned to a serpent, his hand made leprous and restored, and water turned to blood (Exodus 4:1-9).
He said he was slow of speech; God said He made man's mouth and would teach him (Exodus 4:10-12).
He asked God to send someone else; God was angry but appointed Aaron to speak for him (Exodus 4:13-16).
Moses then returned to Egypt with the rod of God (Exodus 4:18-20).
(b) Any three: fear of failure; lack of confidence; fear of criticism or danger; lack of skills or knowledge; laziness or lack of commitment; family or personal problems; corruption in the system.
Narrate Exodus 3–4, then three reasons.
(a) Recount the effects of the behaviour of Eli's children on Israel as a nation. (b) What two lessons can be learnt by parents from Eli's attitude?
(a) Hophni and Phinehas took meat by force and treated the Lord's offering with contempt, so people despised the offering (1 Samuel 2:12-17).
They lay with the women serving at the tent of meeting (1 Samuel 2:22).
A man of God foretold the end of Eli's priestly house (1 Samuel 2:27-36).
The word of the Lord was rare in those days (1 Samuel 3:1).
Israel was defeated by the Philistines and lost 4,000 men; they brought the ark to battle (1 Samuel 4:1-4).
Israel was defeated again; 30,000 men died (1 Samuel 4:10).
The ark of God was captured (1 Samuel 4:11).
Hophni and Phinehas were killed; Eli fell and died (1 Samuel 4:11, 18).
Phinehas' wife died in childbirth; the child was named Ichabod — the glory departed (1 Samuel 4:19-22).
(b) Any two: parents must discipline their children; do not honour children above God; correct wrongdoing early; set a good example; parents' failures affect the whole community.
List the effects from 1 Samuel 2–4, then two lessons.
(a) Narrate the circumstances that led to the rejection of Rehoboam as a king of Israel. (b) What three factors can lead to the rejection of a political leader?
(a) Solomon had placed heavy taxes and forced labour on the people (1 Kings 5:13-14; 12:4).
After Solomon died, Rehoboam went to Shechem to be made king (1 Kings 12:1).
Jeroboam and the assembly asked him to lighten their heavy yoke (1 Kings 12:3-4).
He asked for three days (1 Kings 12:5).
The old men advised him to serve the people and speak kindly (1 Kings 12:6-7).
He rejected this and followed the young men's advice (1 Kings 12:8-11).
He told the people, "My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions" (1 Kings 12:14).
Israel said, "What portion have we in David? To your tents, O Israel!" (1 Kings 12:16).
They stoned Adoram the taskmaster; Rehoboam fled; the ten tribes made Jeroboam king (1 Kings 12:18-20).
This fulfilled Ahijah's prophecy because of Solomon's idolatry (1 Kings 11:29-33).
(b) Any three: oppressive or heavy taxes; arrogance and refusal to listen; bad advisers; corruption; injustice and tribalism; breaking promises; insecurity and poverty.
Narrate 1 Kings 12:1-20, then three factors.
(a) Relate the story of Hosea's marriage to Gomer. (b) Mention three factors that ensure a stable marriage.
(a) God told Hosea to take a wife of harlotry, for the land had forsaken the Lord (Hosea 1:2).
He married Gomer daughter of Diblaim (Hosea 1:3).
She bore a son, Jezreel, for God would punish the house of Jehu (Hosea 1:4-5).
Then a daughter, Lo-ruhamah ("not pitied") (Hosea 1:6).
Then a son, Lo-ammi ("not my people") (Hosea 1:8-9).
Gomer went after her lovers (Hosea 2:2-5).
God told Hosea to love her again, as the Lord loves Israel though they turn to other gods (Hosea 3:1).
He bought her back for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley (Hosea 3:2).
He told her to remain faithful to him for many days (Hosea 3:3).
(b) Any three: love and faithfulness; forgiveness; communication; mutual respect; prayer and fear of God; meeting each other's needs; patience and tolerance.
Narrate Hosea 1–3, then three factors.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Highlight Jesus' call of the twelve disciples. (b) Identify four good qualities of a Christian leader.
(a) By the Sea of Galilee Jesus called Simon and Andrew: "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men"; they left their nets (Mark 1:16-18).
He called James and John, who left their father Zebedee in the boat (Mark 1:19-20).
He called Levi (Matthew) from the tax office (Mark 2:14).
He went up on the mountain, prayed all night, and called to Him those He wanted (Mark 3:13; Luke 6:12-13).
He appointed twelve to be with Him, to be sent out to preach and to have authority to cast out demons (Mark 3:14-15).
The twelve: Simon Peter, James and John (Boanerges), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean and Judas Iscariot (Mark 3:16-19).
(b) Any four: humility; honesty and integrity; service to others; prayerfulness; good example; courage; wisdom; love and care for the people; faithfulness.
Use Mark 1–3, then four qualities.
(a) "And a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body and they seized him … and ran away naked" Trace the events which led to this incident in the life of Jesus. (b) Give four reasons why some people forsake their friends.
(a) After the Last Supper Jesus and the disciples went to the Mount of Olives; He foretold they would all fall away and Peter would deny Him (Mark 14:26-31).
At Gethsemane He took Peter, James and John and prayed in distress, "remove this cup from me; yet not what I will" (Mark 14:32-36).
He found the disciples sleeping three times (Mark 14:37-41).
Judas came with a crowd with swords and clubs from the chief priests, scribes and elders (Mark 14:43).
Judas kissed Him as the sign, and they seized Him (Mark 14:44-46).
One bystander drew a sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's slave (Mark 14:47).
Jesus asked why they came as against a robber when He taught daily in the temple; the scriptures must be fulfilled (Mark 14:48-49).
All the disciples forsook Him and fled (Mark 14:50).
A young man in a linen cloth followed; they seized him but he left the cloth and ran away naked (Mark 14:51-52).
(b) Any four: fear of danger or persecution; selfishness; greed or betrayal for money; lack of true commitment; misunderstanding; pressure from others; shame.
Narrate Mark 14:26-52, then four reasons.
(a) Highlight the activities of Peter in Lydda and Joppa. (b) Identify two ways by which some pastors are hiding behind miracles to cause havoc in the society today.
(a) Peter came to the saints at Lydda (Acts 9:32).
He found Aeneas, paralysed and bedridden eight years (Acts 9:33).
He said, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed"; he rose at once (Acts 9:34).
All Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35).
At Joppa the disciple Tabitha (Dorcas), full of good works, died (Acts 9:36-37).
The disciples sent for Peter, and widows showed him the garments she made (Acts 9:38-39).
Peter put them all out, knelt, prayed and said, "Tabitha, rise"; she sat up (Acts 9:40).
He presented her alive; many believed in the Lord (Acts 9:41-42).
He stayed many days in Joppa with Simon a tanner (Acts 9:43).
(b) Any two: fake miracles to extort money; false prophecies causing fear and family conflict; abusing members sexually; branding people as witches; promoting harmful "healing" that stops people seeking medical care.
Narrate Acts 9:32-43, then two ways.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Explain James' advice to Christians to be doers of the word and not hearers only. (b) State two factors that hinder Christians from doing the will of God.
(a) Put away filthiness and receive with meekness the implanted word (James 1:21).
Be doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving yourselves (James 1:22).
A hearer who does not act is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and forgets what he looks like (James 1:23-24).
The one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and perseveres, being a doer, will be blessed (James 1:25).
Religion is vain if one does not bridle his tongue (James 1:26).
Pure religion: visit orphans and widows, keep unstained from the world (James 1:27).
Faith without works is dead (James 2:17).
(b) Any two: love of the world and pleasure; laziness; fear of persecution; lack of faith; pride; bad company; ignorance of God's word.
Explain James 1:21-27, then two factors.
(a) Relate Peter's teaching on submission to authority. (b) State seven ways a Christian can be a good citizen.
(a) Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13).
Whether to the emperor as supreme, or to governors sent by him (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Governors punish those who do wrong and praise those who do right (1 Peter 2:14).
It is God's will that by doing right you silence the ignorance of foolish men (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, not using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Servants be submissive to masters, even the overbearing (1 Peter 2:18).
(b) Any seven: obeying laws; paying taxes; voting; respecting leaders; praying for the nation; protecting public property; keeping the environment clean; avoiding violence and cultism; reporting crime; helping the needy; community service; honesty at work.
Explain 1 Peter 2:13-18, then seven ways.