56 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
Man became a living being when God
Answer: B (gave him breath.)
God "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" (Genesis 2:7).
The river that flowed out of Eden divided into
Answer: B (4.)
It divided into four rivers (Genesis 2:10).
Joseph's brothers pastured their father's flock near
Answer: B (Shechem.)
The brothers pastured the flock near Shechem, and Jacob sent Joseph there from Hebron (Genesis 37:12-14).
Joseph's intelligence was revealed when he
Answer: C (interpreted Pharaoh's dreams.)
After Joseph interpreted the dreams and advised storing grain, Pharaoh said none was so discreet and wise as he (Genesis 41:33-39).
In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the
Answer: A (Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.)
Pharaoh told the Hebrew midwives to kill every son at birth (Exodus 1:15-16).
Take this child away, and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages. The addressee was
Answer: C (the child's biological mother.)
Pharaoh's daughter said this to Moses' own mother (Exodus 2:8-9).
Moses named his son Gershom to demonstrate that he
Answer: C (was a stranger in Midian.)
"I have been a sojourner in a foreign land" (Exodus 2:22).
Joshua's daily meditation on the book of the law enabled him to
Answer: D (succeed and prosper.)
"Meditate on it day and night… then you shall make your way prosperous… have good success" (Joshua 1:8).
Jabin the King of Canaan oppressed the Israelites for
Answer: C (20 years.)
He oppressed Israel cruelly for twenty years (Judges 4:3).
The recognition of Deborah as an outstanding leader in Israel signifies that
Answer: A (God can choose women as leaders.)
God used Deborah, a woman, to judge and lead Israel to victory (Judges 4:4-14).
Which of these behaviours was not exhibited by the sons of Eli?
Answer: C (Taking bribes and perverting justice)
Taking bribes was the sin of Samuel's sons (1 Samuel 8:3); the rest were Eli's sons' (1 Samuel 2:13-17).
The linen ephod worn by Samuel portrayed him as a
Answer: A (priest.)
The linen ephod was a priestly garment; the boy Samuel ministered before the Lord wearing it (1 Samuel 2:18).
David rebuked Abner at Ziph because Abner
Answer: C (failed to protect his master.)
"Why then have you not kept watch over your lord the king?" (1 Samuel 26:15).
David's servants could not report the death of Bathsheba's child to him because they
Answer: B (feared that David could harm himself.)
"He may do himself some harm" (2 Samuel 12:18).
The content of the Ark of the covenant was the
Answer: B (two tables of stone.)
"There was nothing in the ark except the two tables of stone" (1 Kings 8:9).
My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. This means, the speaker would
Answer: C (punish the people severely.)
Rehoboam threatened far harsher punishment than Solomon's (1 Kings 12:14).
The task master in charge of forced labour in Israel during the reign of Rehoboam was
Answer: C (Adoram.)
Adoram, the taskmaster over the forced labour, was stoned by Israel (1 Kings 12:18).
How did Obadiah demonstrate his loyalty to God during the hostile period of his time? He
Answer: C (hid the prophets in caves.)
Obadiah hid a hundred prophets in caves and fed them (1 Kings 18:4).
Ahab was attracted to Naboth's vineyard because the vineyard was
Answer: B (near the king's palace.)
"Give me your vineyard… because it is near my house" (1 Kings 21:2).
Due to Ahab's greed, Elijah made him aware that his house would be destroyed like that of
Answer: A (Baasha the son of Ahijah.)
"Like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah" (1 Kings 21:22).
And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes. Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of
Answer: B (disappointment and grief.)
Josiah tore his clothes in grief and fear at God's word (2 Kings 22:11-13).
During king Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the
Answer: C (Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah.)
He first removed the vessels made for Baal and Asherah (2 Kings 23:4).
What was the sin of Manasseh for which God punished Judah under king Jehoiakim?
Answer: A (Murder)
"For the innocent blood that he had shed… the Lord would not pardon" (2 Kings 24:3-4).
What did the returned Jews give as a sin offering during the dedication of the temple?
Answer: A (A he-goat for each of the twelve tribes)
They offered twelve he-goats as a sin offering, one for each tribe (Ezra 6:17).
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were punished because they
Answer: C (refused to bow to the golden image.)
They would not worship the golden image (Daniel 3:12-18).
Amos observed that the Israelites profaned God's name when they
Answer: B (committed incest.)
"A man and his father go in to the same maiden, so that my holy name is profaned" (Amos 2:7).
Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because
Answer: A (the king's sanctuary was in Bethel.)
"Never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary" (Amos 7:12-13).
The Sonship of Jesus was declared during His
Answer: C (baptism.)
"This is my beloved Son" was spoken at His baptism (Matthew 3:17).
According to Luke, the third temptation was that Jesus should
Answer: B (jump down from the pinnacle of the temple.)
Luke's order is bread, worship, then the pinnacle of the temple (Luke 4:3-12).
Who among these was a brother to Peter?
Answer: C (Andrew)
"Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother" (Matthew 4:18).
Which of the following disciples was called from the tax office by Jesus?
Answer: C (Levi)
Jesus saw Levi sitting at the tax office (Mark 2:14).
The unmerciful servant was punished because he
Answer: D (cast his debtor into jail.)
Though forgiven, he threw his fellow servant into prison (Matthew 18:30-34).
The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him. The kiss was significant for
Answer: D (identifying Jesus.)
The kiss was Judas' sign to show which man to arrest (Matthew 26:48).
The prophecy concerning the denial of Jesus by Peter was fulfilled during the
Answer: B (trial of Jesus.)
Peter denied Jesus three times in the courtyard during His trial before Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57-75).
The High Priest tore his robes during the trial of Jesus because he said Jesus
Answer: B (uttered blasphemous words.)
"He has uttered blasphemy" (Matthew 26:65).
Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, was the father of
Answer: B (Alexander and Rufus.)
"Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus" (Mark 15:21).
According to Matthew, the first to see Jesus after His resurrection were the
Answer: B (women who went to the tomb.)
Jesus met the women as they ran from the tomb (Matthew 28:8-9).
The election of Matthias to succeed Judas was
Answer: B (the fulfilment of the scriptures.)
"His office let another take" — scripture had to be fulfilled (Acts 1:16, 20).
The challenges of discrimination and favouritism in the early church were resolved by
Answer: C (the selection of seven men to serve.)
Seven men were chosen for the daily distribution (Acts 6:1-6).
The authorities Peter quoted as being fulfilled on the day of Pentecost were
Answer: C (Joel and David.)
Peter quoted Joel and David's Psalms (Acts 2:16-21, 25-35).
Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus resulted in the
Answer: D (churches' peaceful growth.)
"So the church… had peace and was built up… it was multiplied" (Acts 9:31).
Which of these statements was not made by Peter during the second trial of the apostles by the High Priest?
Answer: D (We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard)
"We cannot but speak…" was said at the first trial (Acts 4:20); the others are from Acts 5:29-31.
Pure and undefiled religion, according to James, involved all these practices except
Answer: B (going to church daily.)
James mentions orphans, widows and staying unstained from the world (James 1:27).
James advised that Christians should sing praises when they are
Answer: B (happy.)
"Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise" (James 5:13).
According to Peter, Christians have become a chosen race so that they may
Answer: C (declare the good works of God.)
"That you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you" (1 Peter 2:9).
For Peter, Christian liberty should not be used as a
Answer: A (cover up for sin.)
"Without using your freedom as a pretext for evil" (1 Peter 2:16).
According to Peter, the Church elders would receive their rewards
Answer: D (at Jesus' second coming.)
"When the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory" (1 Peter 5:4).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Highlight how God changed a formless earth to a place of life and activity. (b) State four ways by which humans are destroying God's creation.
(a) The earth was without form and void, dark, with the Spirit of God over the waters (Genesis 1:2).
God created light and separated day and night (Genesis 1:3-5).
He made the firmament dividing the waters (Genesis 1:6-8).
He gathered the waters into seas, made dry land appear and caused plants and fruit trees to grow (Genesis 1:9-13).
He set the sun, moon and stars to give light and mark seasons (Genesis 1:14-19).
He filled the seas with creatures and the sky with birds, blessing them to multiply (Genesis 1:20-23).
He made land animals, then man and woman in His image to rule and fill the earth (Genesis 1:24-28).
He gave plants as food; all was very good; He rested on the seventh day (Genesis 1:29–2:3).
(b) Any four: deforestation and bush burning; pollution of air, water and land; oil spills; overfishing and poaching; illegal mining and erosion; dumping refuse; misuse of chemicals; wars and destruction.
Trace Genesis 1 day by day, then four ways.
(a) Outline God's instructions to Joshua on his assumption of leadership over Israel. (b) Identify three lessons that political leaders can learn from Joshua's experience.
(a) Moses is dead; arise, go over the Jordan with all the people into the land God gives them (Joshua 1:2).
Every place the sole of your foot treads I have given you; the borders were described (Joshua 1:3-4).
No man shall stand before you; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail or forsake you (Joshua 1:5).
Be strong and of good courage, for you shall cause the people to inherit the land (Joshua 1:6).
Be careful to do all the law Moses commanded; turn not to the right or the left (Joshua 1:7).
The book of the law shall not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night; then you will prosper (Joshua 1:8).
Do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).
(b) Any three: depend on God; obey the law; be courageous; be committed and diligent; consult God's word; unite the people; keep promises.
Use Joshua 1:1-9, then three lessons.
(a) Recount how David resisted taking Saul's life at the wilderness of Ziph. (b) Identify four benefits of self control.
(a) The Ziphites told Saul David was hiding on the hill of Hachilah; Saul came with 3,000 men (1 Samuel 26:1-2).
David sent spies and saw where Saul slept, with Abner and the army around him (1 Samuel 26:4-5).
David and Abishai went into the camp at night; Saul lay asleep with his spear stuck in the ground (1 Samuel 26:6-7).
Abishai asked to pin him to the earth with one stroke (1 Samuel 26:8).
David refused: no one can put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed and be guiltless; the Lord would deal with Saul (1 Samuel 26:9-11).
They took the spear and water jar and left, for a deep sleep from the Lord was on them (1 Samuel 26:12).
From a distance David rebuked Abner and showed the spear; Saul confessed his wrong and blessed David (1 Samuel 26:13-25).
(b) Any four: avoids violence and regret; promotes peace; earns respect; pleases God; helps wise decision-making; avoids trouble with the law; good health; builds good relationships.
Narrate 1 Samuel 26, then four benefits.
(a) Outline Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple. (b) In what three ways can leaders use resources for the development of the society?
(a) Solomon stood before the altar with hands spread toward heaven (1 Kings 8:22).
He praised God: there is no God like Him, keeping covenant and steadfast love (1 Kings 8:23).
He thanked God for keeping His promise to David and asked Him to continue it (1 Kings 8:24-26).
He confessed heaven cannot contain God, much less this house (1 Kings 8:27).
He asked God to hear prayers made toward the temple and forgive (1 Kings 8:28-30).
He prayed for justice when oaths were sworn; forgiveness when Israel was defeated for sin; rain in drought; help in famine and plague (1 Kings 8:31-40).
He prayed for foreigners who come to pray, so all peoples may know God (1 Kings 8:41-43).
He prayed for victory in battle and forgiveness and mercy for exiles who repent (1 Kings 8:44-50).
He blessed the people and urged them to keep God's commandments (1 Kings 8:55-61).
(b) Any three: building schools, hospitals and roads; providing water and electricity; creating jobs; supporting agriculture; caring for the poor; fighting corruption.
Outline 1 Kings 8:22-61, then three ways.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men. Describe the circumstances under which the above statement was made. (b) Mention three factors that prevent people from becoming committed Christians.
(a) The crowd pressed on Jesus by the lake of Gennesaret to hear God's word (Luke 5:1).
He saw two boats; the fishermen were washing their nets (Luke 5:2).
He got into Simon's boat and taught the people from it (Luke 5:3).
He told Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets" (Luke 5:4).
Simon said they had toiled all night and caught nothing, but at His word he would (Luke 5:5).
They caught so many fish the nets began to break; they filled both boats till they began to sink (Luke 5:6-7).
Simon fell at Jesus' knees: "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord" (Luke 5:8).
James and John were also astonished (Luke 5:9-10).
Jesus said, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men"; they left everything and followed Him (Luke 5:10-11).
(b) Any three: love of money and pleasure; fear of persecution; bad company; family pressure; doubt; pride; bad example of some Christians.
Narrate Luke 5:1-11, then three factors.
(a) Describe the burial of Jesus as narrated by the Synoptic Gospels. (b) State three ways in which money is overspent during funerals in the society.
(a) When evening came, Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man, a respected council member and disciple who looked for the kingdom, went to Pilate (Matthew 27:57; Mark 15:42-43).
He had not consented to the council's decision (Luke 23:51).
He asked for Jesus' body; Pilate, after confirming Jesus was dead, granted it (Mark 15:44-45).
He bought a linen shroud, took the body down and wrapped it (Mark 15:46).
He laid it in his own new tomb hewn in the rock, where no one had been laid (Matthew 27:60; Luke 23:53).
He rolled a great stone to the door (Matthew 27:60).
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary watched where He was laid; the women prepared spices (Matthew 27:61; Luke 23:55-56).
The chief priests had the tomb sealed and guarded (Matthew 27:62-66).
(b) Any three: costly caskets and vaults; lavish feasting and drinks; uniforms (aso-ebi) and souvenirs; keeping corpses long in mortuaries; hiring bands and canopies; expensive adverts and programmes.
Narrate the Synoptic burial accounts, then three ways.
(a) Describe the circumstances under which Peter was rescued from prison. (b) What three lessons can be learnt from the incident above?
(a) Herod killed James and, seeing it pleased the Jews, arrested Peter during the Unleavened Bread (Acts 12:1-3).
Peter was guarded by four squads of soldiers; Herod planned to bring him out after Passover (Acts 12:4).
The church prayed earnestly for him (Acts 12:5).
The night before, Peter slept between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries at the door (Acts 12:6).
An angel appeared, light shone; the angel woke him and the chains fell off (Acts 12:7).
He told him to dress, put on sandals and follow (Acts 12:8).
They passed two guards and the iron gate opened by itself (Acts 12:9-10).
Peter realised the Lord had rescued him and went to the house of Mary, where many were praying (Acts 12:11-12).
(b) Any three: God answers the church's prayers; God protects His servants; no prison can hold God's plan; persevere in prayer; God can do the impossible; believers should support one another in trouble.
Narrate Acts 12:1-17, then three lessons.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Relate how James addressed the subject of prayer. (b) State two roles prayer can play in the life of a Christian.
(a) If anyone lacks wisdom let him ask God (James 1:5).
Ask in faith with no doubting; the double-minded receive nothing (James 1:6-8).
You ask and do not receive because 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 (James 5:14-15).
Confess sins to one another and pray for one another (James 5:16).
The prayer of a righteous man has great power; Elijah's prayers stopped and brought rain (James 5:16-18).
(b) Any two: fellowship with God; strength in trials; guidance and wisdom; forgiveness; healing; peace of mind.
Summarise James on prayer, then two roles.
(a) But you are a chosen race, a royal Priesthood, a holy nation…. Outline the expectations of Peter from the people described above. (b) List four factors that prevent Christians from doing the will of God.
(a) Declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called them out of darkness (1 Peter 2:9).
Abstain from passions of the flesh (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Do right, live as servants of God, not using freedom for evil (1 Peter 2:15-16).
Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Be holy in all conduct (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Put away malice, guile, insincerity, envy and slander (1 Peter 2:1).
Offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God (1 Peter 2:5).
(b) Any four: love of the world; bad company; laziness; lack of prayer; fear of persecution; pride; greed; ignorance of God's word.
Use 1 Peter 2:1-17, then four factors.