54 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
God created man and asked him to dominate all the following except
Answer: B (spirits of the earth.)
Man was given dominion over fish, birds, cattle and creeping things (Genesis 1:26, 28), not over spirits.
Adam called Eve woman because she was
Answer: D (made out of man.)
"She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man" (Genesis 2:23).
Which of the following experiences did Joseph not go through? He was
Answer: D (molested and raped.)
Joseph was thrown into a pit, sold and imprisoned (Genesis 37:24-28; 39:20); he resisted Potiphar's wife and was not raped.
As Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, he told them that God allowed him to be sold into slavery so as to
Answer: B (preserve life.)
"Do not be distressed… for God sent me before you to preserve life" (Genesis 45:5).
The parents of Moses belonged to the tribe of
Answer: C (Levi.)
"A man from the house of Levi… took to wife a daughter of Levi" (Exodus 2:1).
The parents of Moses did the following to ensure his survival except
Answer: A (casting him into the river.)
They hid him, put him in a basket among the reeds and his sister watched (Exodus 2:2-4); they did not throw him into the river.
These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt! This statement was a manifestation of Israel's
Answer: D (idolatry.)
They said this of the golden calf they worshipped (Exodus 32:4).
The two sons of Eli were
Answer: A (Hophni and Phinehas.)
Eli's sons were Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 1:3).
The sons of Eli were worthless because they
Answer: B (treated the Lord's offering with contempt.)
"The men treated the offering of the Lord with contempt" (1 Samuel 2:17).
It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him. This statement by Eli shows that God
Answer: A (makes the final decision.)
Eli accepted God's judgement as final (1 Samuel 3:18).
The direct consequence of the behaviour of the sons of Samuel was
Answer: D (Israel's request for a King.)
Because his sons did not walk in his ways, the elders asked for a king (1 Samuel 8:3-5).
The elders of Israel went to Samuel to request for a King at
Answer: C (Ramah.)
"All the elders of Israel… came to Samuel at Ramah" (1 Samuel 8:4).
Why did God command Saul to entirely destroy Amalek?
Answer: B (They opposed the Israelites on the way)
For "opposing Israel on the way, when they came up out of Egypt" (1 Samuel 15:2).
God repented that He made Saul King because he
Answer: C (did not perform God's commandments.)
"He… has not performed my commandments" (1 Samuel 15:11).
God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul because
Answer: C (the Lord's Spirit had departed from him.)
"The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him" (1 Samuel 16:14).
Which of the following people was ready to strike King Saul at the wilderness of Ziph?
Answer: A (Abishai)
Abishai offered to pin Saul to the earth with the spear (1 Samuel 26:8).
David spared Saul's life at Ziph because David
Answer: D (recognized Saul as God's anointed.)
"Who can put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless?" (1 Samuel 26:9).
Prophet Nathan named David and Bathsheba's second child
Answer: B (Jedidiah.)
David called him Solomon; Nathan, sent by the Lord, named him Jedidiah (2 Samuel 12:24-25).
At Gibeon, Solomon was promised all the following except
Answer: B (the life of his enemies.)
God praised Solomon for not asking for the life of his enemies, and gave wisdom, riches, honour and long life (1 Kings 3:11-14).
Which of the following was the immediate effect of Ahab's marriage to Jezebel? It
Answer: D (gave foreign gods a stronghold.)
After marrying Jezebel, Ahab worshipped Baal and built a house and altar for him in Samaria (1 Kings 16:31-33).
Elijah proclaimed drought in Israel as a punishment for
Answer: B (worshipping Baal.)
The drought answered Israel's Baal worship, showing the Lord controls rain (1 Kings 16:31–17:1; 18:18).
The contest between Elijah and the Baal prophets took place on/at
Answer: B (Mount Carmel.)
The contest was on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:19-20).
When Nehemiah received the report about the ruin in Jerusalem, he
Answer: A (wept, fasted and prayed.)
Nehemiah wept, mourned, fasted and prayed (Nehemiah 1:4).
King Nebuchadnezzar issued a decree that no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego because
Answer: B (no other god could deliver like Him.)
"There is no other god who is able to deliver in this way" (Daniel 3:29).
Before Amos became a prophet, he was a
Answer: D (farmer.)
Amos was a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees (Amos 7:14).
The name of Hosea's daughter "not pitied" means God will
Answer: B (no longer have pity on the house of Israel.)
"I will no more have pity on the house of Israel" (Hosea 1:6).
Jesus was baptized by John in order to
Answer: C (fulfil all righteousness.)
"It is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15).
He will give his angels charge of you, … and on their hands they will bear you up, … What reply was given on this occasion?
Answer: A (You shall not tempt the Lord your God)
Jesus replied, "You shall not tempt the Lord your God" (Matthew 4:6-7).
Before the call of James and John, Jesus met them helping their father to
Answer: B (mend the fishing nets.)
James and John were in the boat with Zebedee mending their nets (Matthew 4:21).
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. This statement means
Answer: A (discipleship demands total commitment.)
Jesus demands full commitment and counting the cost (Luke 14:27-33).
The response to Peter's question, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Meant that forgiveness is
Answer: B (limitless.)
"Not seven times, but seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22).
Which of these did not happen immediately Jesus gave up the ghost? The
Answer: A (guards were scared and fled.)
The curtain tore, the earth shook and the saints' tombs opened (Matthew 27:51-52); no guards fled then.
According to Mark, one of the women who witnessed the burial of Jesus was Mary, the
Answer: D (mother of Joses.)
"Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid" (Mark 15:47).
The Prophecy of Peter denying his master, was fulfilled
Answer: B (during Christ's trials.)
Peter denied Jesus in the high priest's courtyard while Jesus was on trial (Matthew 26:57-75).
Judas Iscariot was replaced by
Answer: D (Matthias.)
The lot fell on Matthias (Acts 1:26).
Ananias and Sapphira were punished because they
Answer: C (lied to the Holy Spirit.)
"Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?" (Acts 5:3).
The reason for appointing the seven deacons was to
Answer: C (serve tables.)
It was not right for the apostles to leave the word "to serve tables" (Acts 6:2-3).
I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting; … The men who were present with Saul were amazed because they
Answer: C (heard the voice but saw no one.)
"The men… stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one" (Acts 9:7).
To save Saul's life in Damascus, the disciples helped him escape
Answer: D (through a basket over the wall.)
They let him down over the wall in a basket (Acts 9:25).
I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, … What was the outcome of this vision?
Answer: D (Gentiles received the word of God)
"The Gentiles also had received the word of God" (Acts 11:1, 5-18).
According to James, a true religion is the one that pays attention to
Answer: A (orphans and widows.)
Pure religion visits orphans and widows in their affliction (James 1:27).
The person used by James to illustrate his teachings on prayer was
Answer: D (Elijah.)
Elijah prayed that it might not rain, then prayed for rain (James 5:17-18).
Peter described Christians as a chosen race because they
Answer: A (declare God's wonderful deeds.)
"That you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you" (1 Peter 2:9).
Peter admonished Christians not to use their freedom as
Answer: B (pretext for evil.)
"Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil" (1 Peter 2:16).
The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner. The head of the cornerstone refers to
Answer: D (Jesus Christ.)
Peter applies this to Christ, the living stone (1 Peter 2:4-7).
According to Peter, Christians should emulate Christ because He
Answer: A (suffered for our sins on the cross.)
Peter says Christ suffered for us and left an example so that we should follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21). He bore our sins in His body on the cross (2:24), so Christians should copy His patience in suffering.
(a) Give an account of the report brought to Moses by the twelve spies. (b) What three lessons can political leaders learn from the mission of the spies?
(a) After forty days the spies returned with 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 and the cities fortified; they saw the sons of Anak (Numbers 13:28-29).
Caleb said, "Let us go up at once… we are well able to overcome it" (Numbers 13:30).
The others said, "We are not able… we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers" (Numbers 13:31-33).
The people wept and wanted to return to Egypt; Joshua and Caleb urged trust in God; the people wanted to stone them (Numbers 14:1-10).
God punished that generation to wander forty years; the ten spies died (Numbers 14:29-37).
(b) Any three: be truthful in reports; trust God and be courageous; do not spread fear; consult and plan before acting; follow good advice, not the crowd; faithfulness is rewarded.
Narrate Numbers 13–14, then three lessons.
(a) Recount the story of the death of Saul on Mount Gilboa. (b) State two effects of disobedience.
(a) The Philistines fought Israel; the men of Israel fled and fell on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:1).
The Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab and Malchishua (1 Samuel 31:2).
Saul was badly wounded by archers (1 Samuel 31:3).
He asked his armour-bearer to kill him lest the Philistines mock him; the man refused (1 Samuel 31:4).
Saul fell on his own sword; his armour-bearer did the same (1 Samuel 31:4-5).
The Israelites fled their cities and the Philistines occupied them (1 Samuel 31:7).
The Philistines cut off his head, put his armour in the temple of Ashtaroth and fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan (1 Samuel 31:9-10).
The men of Jabesh-gilead took the bodies, burnt them and buried the bones (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
(b) Any two: rejection by God; loss of position; death; suffering for one's family; loss of God's Spirit and peace; national disaster.
Narrate 1 Samuel 31, then two effects.
(a) Highlight four punishments Amos warned Israel about if they failed to repent. (b) List three sins Amos condemned which are prevalent in our society today.
(a) Any four: fire would devour their strongholds (Amos 2:5; 5:6); an enemy would surround the land and plunder it (3:11); their luxurious houses would be destroyed (3:15); exile beyond Damascus (5:27; 7:17); the day of the Lord would be darkness, not light (5:18-20); the end would come — the basket of summer fruit (8:1-2); famine of hearing God's word (8:11-12); the high places and sanctuaries laid waste and Jeroboam's house struck by the sword (7:9); earlier warnings of famine, drought, blight, locusts and plague (4:6-10).
(b) Any three: oppression of the poor (2:6-7); bribery and corruption in courts (5:12); cheating with false weights (8:5); sexual immorality (2:7); drunkenness and luxury (6:4-6); empty religious worship (5:21-23).
List four punishments and three sins with references.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Discuss the events which led to the above statement. (b) What four steps can Christians take to become committed to God?
(a) John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness of Judea and baptised in the Jordan (Matthew 3:1-6).
He said one mightier was coming who would baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11).
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; it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15).
When He came up from the water the heavens opened and the Spirit descended like a dove (Matthew 3:16).
A voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17).
(b) Any four: repentance; faith in Christ; baptism; regular prayer; Bible study; fellowship with other believers; obedience and holy living; service in the church.
Narrate Matthew 3, then four steps.
(a) Outline the roles women played in the resurrection stories according to the Synoptic Gospels. (b) What three roles do women play in the Church today?
(a) Women from Galilee watched the crucifixion from afar (Matthew 27:55-56).
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary saw where Jesus was laid (Mark 15:47).
They prepared spices and ointments (Luke 23:56).
Early on the first day they went to the tomb to anoint Him (Mark 16:1-2).
They found the stone rolled away and the angel told them He had risen (Mark 16:4-6).
They were told to tell the disciples and Peter (Mark 16:7).
Matthew: Jesus met them; they held His feet and worshipped Him (Matthew 28:9-10).
Luke: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and others told the apostles (Luke 24:10).
(b) Any three: teaching (Sunday school); evangelism; choir and worship; caring for the poor and sick; prayer groups; leadership and administration; supporting the church financially.
Outline the women's roles in all three Gospels, then three roles today.
(a) Relate Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (b) State three factors that motivate people to pray.
(a) Herod killed James and arrested Peter, guarded by four squads of soldiers (Acts 12:1-4).
The church prayed earnestly for him (Acts 12:5).
The night before his trial Peter slept between two soldiers, bound with two chains (Acts 12:6).
An angel appeared, light shone, the angel struck his side and said, "Get up quickly"; the chains fell off (Acts 12:7).
"Dress yourself and put on your sandals… follow me" (Acts 12:8).
They passed the first and second guard; the iron gate opened by itself (Acts 12:9-10).
The angel left him; Peter realised the Lord had rescued him (Acts 12:10-11).
He went to the house of Mary, John Mark's mother, where many were praying (Acts 12:12).
Rhoda heard his voice and ran to tell them; they said she was mad (Acts 12:13-16).
He told them how the Lord freed him and went elsewhere (Acts 12:17).
(b) Any three: problems and trouble; sickness; gratitude to God; desire for guidance; fear and danger; love for God; need for forgiveness; concern for others.
Narrate Acts 12:1-17, then three factors.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Recount James' argument that faith without works is dead. (b) Mention three benefits of faith to a Christian.
(a) What good is faith if a man has no works? Can it save him? (James 2:14).
Telling a needy brother "Go in peace" without helping 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).
Even demons believe and shudder (James 2:19).
Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac; faith was completed by works (James 2:21-22).
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: salvation and justification (Romans 5:1); answered prayer (James 5:15); strength in trials (James 1:3); pleasing God (Hebrews 11:6); peace and hope; healing.
Explain James 2:14-26, then three benefits.
(a) Highlight Peter's reasons for calling on Christians to remain loyal to their masters in all situations. (b) List three virtues worthy of practice by Christians.
(a) Servants should be submissive with all respect, to the kind and gentle and also the overbearing (1 Peter 2:18).
It is credit before God to endure pain while suffering unjustly, mindful of God (1 Peter 2:19).
There is no credit in enduring punishment for doing wrong; suffering for doing right is approved by God (1 Peter 2:20).
Christians are called to this because Christ also suffered for them, leaving an example (1 Peter 2:21).
He committed no sin; when reviled He did not revile in return; He trusted God who judges justly (1 Peter 2:22-23).
He bore our sins so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness (1 Peter 2:24).
Good conduct silences critics and leads others to glorify God (1 Peter 2:12, 15).
(b) Any three: patience; humility; honesty; love; obedience; self-control; forgiveness; diligence.
Explain 1 Peter 2:18-24, then three virtues.