54 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
God blessed and hallowed the seventh day because it was a day of
Answer: D (rest.)
God hallowed it because on it He rested from all His work (Genesis 2:3).
Adam was placed in the garden of Eden located in the
Answer: A (East)
"The Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east" (Genesis 2:8).
The creation of woman was necessitated by the need for
Answer: B (companionship.)
"It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him" (Genesis 2:18).
Jacob showed preference for Joseph because Joseph
Answer: D (was born in his old age.)
"Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age" (Genesis 37:3).
Shiphrah and Puah refused to obey Pharaoh because
Answer: D (they were women who feared God.)
"The midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded" (Exodus 1:17).
But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, the Lord did not appear to you. Who made this remark?
Answer: B (Moses)
Moses said this at the burning bush (Exodus 4:1).
The Israelites asked Aaron to make gods for them because they
Answer: C (felt Moses had delayed on Mount Sinai.)
"When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain" they asked Aaron for gods (Exodus 32:1).
Joshua was invested with some of Moses' authority so that the Israelites might
Answer: D (obey him.)
"That all the congregation of the people of Israel may obey" (Numbers 27:20).
Barak deployed a troop of ten thousand men as advised by Deborah on Mount
Answer: A (Tabor)
"Gather your men at Mount Tabor, taking ten thousand" (Judges 4:6).
The glory has departed from Israel was the meaning of the name
Answer: D (Ichabod.)
Phinehas' wife named her son Ichabod for this reason (1 Samuel 4:21).
Prophet Samuel, like Eli, had two worthless sons called
Answer: C (Joel and Abijah.)
Samuel's sons were Joel and Abijah (1 Samuel 8:2).
David entered into Saul's service because he was
Answer: A (a skilful musician.)
Saul needed a skilful lyre player, and David was recommended and brought to court (1 Samuel 16:16-23).
I have done wrong; return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day; …. Who made this statement?
Answer: D (Saul)
Saul said this after David spared him at Ziph (1 Samuel 26:21).
The first child David had with Bathsheba died on the
Answer: B (seventh day.)
"On the seventh day the child died" (2 Samuel 12:18).
Solomon asked God for an understanding mind to govern Israel so that he could
Answer: C (discern what is right.)
"That I may discern between good and evil" (1 Kings 3:9).
During the dedication of the temple by Solomon, the cloud which filled the house symbolized the
Answer: C (glory of God.)
"The glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord" (1 Kings 8:10-11).
To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, David. This call was made because
Answer: D (Rehoboam refused to grant the Northerners' petition.)
When Rehoboam refused to lighten their yoke, Israel said this (1 Kings 12:13-16).
During the reign of King Ahab, Hiel of Bethel rebuilt Jericho at the cost of the lives of his children
Answer: D (Abiram and Segub.)
Hiel laid the foundation at the cost of Abiram his firstborn and set up the gates at the cost of Segub (1 Kings 16:34).
As a result of King Ahab's sin, the people of Israel suffered
Answer: B (drought.)
Elijah announced neither dew nor rain (1 Kings 17:1).
Naboth was killed so that
Answer: C (Ahab might own his property.)
Jezebel had Naboth killed so Ahab could take his vineyard (1 Kings 21:15-16).
The aftermath of Gehazi's actions led to Elisha
Answer: C (pronouncing a curse on him and his generation.)
"The leprosy of Naaman shall cleave to you, and to your descendants for ever" (2 Kings 5:27).
The death of Josiah occurred when he
Answer: B (fought Pharaoh Neco at Megiddo.)
Pharaoh Neco slew Josiah at Megiddo (2 Kings 23:29).
Which factor influenced King Artaxerxes to favour Nehemiah?
Answer: D (Prayer)
Nehemiah prayed before speaking, and the king granted his request "for the good hand of my God was upon me" (Nehemiah 2:4-8).
Before rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah first
Answer: C (studied and assessed the extent of damage.)
Before starting work, Nehemiah went out secretly by night and inspected the broken walls and burnt gates of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:12-15). He told no one his plan until he had seen the extent of the damage (2:16-17).
The excellent spirit in Daniel caused the Satraps to be
Answer: B (jealous of him.)
When the king planned to set Daniel over all, the others sought grounds to accuse him out of envy (Daniel 6:3-4).
In the book of Amos, selling the needy for a pair of shoes means
Answer: D (the rich dishonoured the less privileged.)
The rich treated poor people as worthless, selling them for trifles (Amos 2:6).
According to Amos, the day of the Lord for the Jews would be a day of
Answer: C (darkness.)
"It is darkness, and not light" (Amos 5:18).
The temptations of Jesus were meant to
Answer: B (prepare Him for His ministry.)
After the temptation Jesus began His ministry (Matthew 4:17).
Which of these people were sons of Zebedee?
Answer: D (John and James)
James and John were sons of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21).
According to the Gospel of Matthew, the first two disciples of Jesus were
Answer: C (fishermen.)
Peter and Andrew "were fishermen" (Matthew 4:18).
And as he passed on, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. …. What did Jesus say to Levi?
Answer: B (Follow me)
"He said to him, 'Follow me'" (Mark 2:14).
Sit here, while I go yonder and pray. Jesus gave this instruction to the disciples at
Answer: D (Gethsemane.)
Jesus said this at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36).
My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; …. "Cup" as used here refers to
Answer: B (death.)
The "cup" was the suffering and death Jesus was about to face (Matthew 26:39).
After the arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, He was first taken to the courtyard of
Answer: B (Caiaphas.)
They led Jesus to Caiaphas the high priest (Matthew 26:57).
Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. This remark was made by
Answer: C (the High Priest.)
The high priest tore his robes and said this (Matthew 26:65).
How was the sepulchre in which Jesus was laid secured by the Chief Priests?
Answer: D (Sealing the stone and setting a guard)
"They made the sepulchre secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard" (Matthew 27:66).
The reason for the election of Matthias to replace Judas was to
Answer: B (fulfil the words of the scripture.)
"His office let another take" — scripture had to be fulfilled (Acts 1:16, 20).
The apostles preferred preaching to serving tables because
Answer: C (they were to devote themselves to prayer and the word.)
"We will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4).
For thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades, nor let thy Holy one see corruption. Peter used this Psalm of David to defend Jesus'
Answer: C (resurrection.)
Peter used Psalm 16 to show David foretold the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2:27-31).
Saul was a native of
Answer: B (Tarsus.)
Paul was "born at Tarsus in Cilicia" (Acts 22:3).
King Herod arrested Peter because
Answer: D (James' death pleased the Jews.)
"When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also" (Acts 12:3).
To make prayer effective, James taught that Christians should
Answer: D (avoid double-mindedness.)
The double-minded man will not receive anything from the Lord (James 1:6-8).
The Church demonstrates partiality when she
Answer: C (reserves the best seats for the rich.)
Giving the rich man a good seat and making the poor stand is partiality (James 2:2-4).
Peter said that, when church elders tend their flock well, they would obtain
Answer: A (the crown of glory.)
"You will obtain the unfading crown of glory" (1 Peter 5:4).
According to Peter, a good citizen is one who
Answer: C (obeys the laws of the state and fulfils his obligations.)
Be subject to every human institution and do right (1 Peter 2:13-15).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Highlight the story of how the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. (b) State two lessons which Christians can learn from this incident.
(a) Pharaoh pursued Israel with 600 chariots and overtook them by the sea at Pi-hahiroth (Exodus 14:5-9).
The people were terrified and complained (Exodus 14:10-12).
Moses said, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord" (Exodus 14:13-14).
The pillar of cloud moved behind Israel, giving darkness to Egypt and light to Israel (Exodus 14:19-20).
Moses stretched out his hand; a strong east wind divided the sea and Israel crossed on dry ground (Exodus 14:21-22).
The Egyptians followed; God clogged their chariot wheels (Exodus 14:23-25).
Moses stretched out his hand again and the waters drowned the army (Exodus 14:26-28).
Israel feared the Lord, believed Him and Moses, and sang praise (Exodus 14:31; 15:1).
(b) Any two: God fights for His people; trust God in crisis; obey God's instructions; God punishes oppressors; thank God for deliverance.
Narrate Exodus 14, then two lessons.
(a) However I will not tear away all the kingdom; but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant …. Recount what led to the above pronouncement. (b) In what three ways can the bad policies of a leader affect his followers?
(a) Solomon loved many foreign women — Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, Hittite — though God had forbidden such marriages (1 Kings 11:1-2).
He had 700 wives and 300 concubines, and they turned away his heart (1 Kings 11:3).
In old age he went after Ashtoreth and Milcom (1 Kings 11:4-5).
He built high places for Chemosh and Molech and for all his wives' gods (1 Kings 11:7-8).
The Lord was angry, for He had appeared to him twice and commanded him not to follow other gods (1 Kings 11:9-10).
God said He would tear the kingdom from him and give it to his servant, but not in his days, for David's sake (1 Kings 11:11-12).
He would leave one tribe to his son for David's sake and for Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:13).
(b) Any three: poverty and hardship; division and conflict; loss of trust and rebellion; corruption spreading; moral decay; economic collapse; insecurity.
Narrate 1 Kings 11:1-13, then three ways.
(a) Outline Nehemiah's immediate reactions to the news about the state of affairs in Jerusalem. (b) Identify three virtues that can be learnt from Nehemiah's reactions.
(a) Hanani and men from Judah told him the survivors were in great trouble and the wall broken, gates burnt (Nehemiah 1:2-3).
He sat down and wept (Nehemiah 1:4).
He mourned for days (Nehemiah 1:4).
He fasted (Nehemiah 1:4).
He prayed to the God of heaven, confessing Israel's sins and his own (Nehemiah 1:5-7).
He reminded God of His promise to gather the repentant (Nehemiah 1:8-10).
He asked for success and mercy before the king (Nehemiah 1:11).
He later asked the king to send him to rebuild the city (Nehemiah 2:5).
(b) Any three: patriotism and concern for others; humility; prayerfulness; fasting/self-denial; faith; courage.
Use Nehemiah 1:1-11, then three virtues.
(a) I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son; but I am a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees…. Give an account of the events that led to this statement. (b) Identify three reasons for which people complain about the activities of some men of God today.
(a) Amos, a shepherd of Tekoa, prophesied at Bethel against Israel's sins (Amos 1:1; 7:10).
In a vision of a plumb line he announced that the sanctuaries would be laid waste and the house of Jeroboam fall by the sword (Amos 7:7-9).
Amaziah, priest of Bethel, told King Jeroboam that Amos had conspired against him (Amos 7:10-11).
Amaziah told Amos to flee to Judah, eat bread and prophesy there, never again at Bethel, the king's sanctuary (Amos 7:12-13).
Amos replied with these words: the Lord took him from the flock and sent him to Israel (Amos 7:14-15).
He then prophesied disaster on Amaziah's family and exile for Israel (Amos 7:16-17).
(b) Any three: extorting money; false prophecies; immoral behaviour; fake miracles; living in luxury from members' offerings; involvement in politics for gain; causing division.
Narrate Amos 7:10-17, then three reasons.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Relate the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin according to Mark's gospel. (b) Give two reasons for which people bear false witnesses against others.
(a) They led Jesus to the high priest; chief priests, elders and scribes assembled; Peter followed into the courtyard (Mark 14:53-54).
The council sought testimony to put Him to death but found none (Mark 14:55).
Many bore false witness but their testimony did not agree (Mark 14:56).
Some said He claimed He would destroy the temple and build another in three days; even so they did not agree (Mark 14:57-59).
Jesus was silent to the high priest's question (Mark 14:60-61).
The high priest asked, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" (Mark 14:61).
Jesus said, "I am; and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power" (Mark 14:62).
The high priest tore his garments: "You have heard his blasphemy" (Mark 14:63-64).
All condemned Him as deserving death; some spat on Him, blindfolded and struck Him (Mark 14:64-65).
(b) Any two: envy or hatred; bribery or gain; to protect oneself; pressure from others; revenge; political interests.
Narrate Mark 14:53-65, then two reasons.
(a) My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me. Give an account of what happened to Jesus after he made this statement. (b) Identify two ways by which one can assist a fellow Christian going through challenges.
(a) Jesus went a little further, fell on His face and prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt" (Matthew 26:39).
He found the disciples sleeping and said to Peter, "Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray" (Matthew 26:40-41).
He prayed a second time, "thy will be done" (Matthew 26:42).
He found them sleeping again, and prayed a third time (Matthew 26:43-44).
He said, "the hour is at hand… my betrayer is at hand" (Matthew 26:45-46).
Judas came with a crowd with swords and clubs and kissed Him; they seized Him (Matthew 26:47-50).
One disciple cut off the high priest's servant's ear; Jesus told him to put up his sword (Matthew 26:51-54).
All the disciples forsook Him and fled; He was led to Caiaphas (Matthew 26:56-57).
(b) Any two: praying with and for them; visiting and encouraging them; giving material help; counselling; listening and being present.
Narrate Matthew 26:39-57, then two ways.
(a) Give an account of Stephen's defence before the Sanhedrin. (b) State three lessons that can be learnt from Stephen's defence.
(a) Accused of speaking against the temple and the law, Stephen answered the high priest (Acts 6:13–7:1).
He recalled God's call of Abraham and the covenant of circumcision (Acts 7:2-8).
The patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him, but God was with him in Egypt (Acts 7:9-16).
Moses was rejected by his people, yet God sent him as ruler and deliverer (Acts 7:17-36).
Israel refused Moses and turned to the golden calf (Acts 7:39-43).
The tabernacle and Solomon's temple were built, yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with hands (Acts 7:44-50).
"You stiff-necked people… you always resist the Holy Spirit"; their fathers killed the prophets, and they murdered the Righteous One (Acts 7:51-53).
They were enraged; he saw Jesus at God's right hand; they stoned him as he prayed for them (Acts 7:54-60).
(b) Any three: courage in defending the faith; knowledge of scripture; forgiveness of enemies; faithfulness unto death; God's presence is not confined to buildings; boldness to rebuke sin.
Summarise Acts 7, then three lessons.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another that you may be healed…. What other teachings did James give on effective prayer? (b) In what three ways are Christians misusing prayers today?
(a) Ask God for wisdom; He gives generously (James 1:5).
Ask in faith, without doubting; the double-minded receive nothing (James 1:6-8).
You do not have because you do not ask; you ask wrongly for your passions (James 4:2-3).
The suffering should pray; the cheerful sing praise (James 5:13).
The sick should call the elders to pray and anoint with oil; the prayer of faith will save them and their sins be forgiven (James 5:14-15).
The prayer of a righteous man has great power (James 5:16).
Elijah prayed and it did not rain three and a half years; he prayed again and it rained (James 5:17-18).
(b) Any three: praying for selfish or evil ends (e.g. against enemies); commercialising prayer; praying for show; using prayer instead of work; praying without faith or repentance; trusting prayer houses rather than God.
Summarise James on prayer, then three misuses.
(a) Highlight the attitude Peter recommended for Christians living among people of other faiths. (b) State two factors that can make Christians turn away from pleasing God.
(a) Abstain from fleshly passions as aliens and exiles (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct so others 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; honour all men (1 Peter 2:16-17).
Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but bless (1 Peter 3:9).
Do not fear them; be ready to give a reason for your hope with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:14-15).
Keep a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:16).
(b) Any two: love of money and pleasure; persecution and fear; bad company; pride; false teaching; lack of prayer and Bible study.
Use 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then two factors.