53 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
According to the second creation story, which of the following were formed out of the ground?
Answer: C (Beast of the field and birds)
"Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air" (Genesis 2:19).
Which of the following is the reason for which God decided to make a helper fit for man in the garden of Eden? For
Answer: B (companionship)
"It is not good that the man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18).
The supremacy of God during creation was manifested by His
Answer: B (command of let there be)
God created simply by commanding, "Let there be…" (Genesis 1:3, 6, 14).
Apart from Joseph who was already in Egypt, the offspring of Jacob that migrated from Canaan to Egypt numbered
Answer: B (seventy)
"All the offspring of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt" (Exodus 1:5).
The name Manasseh which Joseph gave to his first son means
Answer: B (God had made Joseph forget his hardship)
"God has made me forget all my hardship" (Genesis 41:51).
And the Lord said to Moses see, I make you as God to Pharaoh; and Aaron your brother shall…. which of the following roles was Aaron assigned?
Answer: A (prophet)
"Aaron your brother shall be your prophet" (Exodus 7:1).
The presence of God among the Israelites is demonstrated by the symbol of
Answer: A (fire and cloud)
God led them in a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night (Exodus 13:21).
Joshua's success in the promised land was attributed to the fact that he was
Answer: B (strong and of good courage)
God told Joshua again and again, "Be strong and of good courage" (Joshua 1:6-9).
During the mission of the twelve spies, which of the following tribes did Joshua represent?
Answer: A (Ephraim)
"From the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun" (Numbers 13:8, 16).
Who among the following kings did God sell the people of Israel to and were oppressed for twenty years?
Answer: B (Jabin)
Jabin oppressed Israel twenty years (Judges 4:2-3).
Sisera, the commander was killed by Jael whose husband was a
Answer: C (Kenite)
Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite (Judges 4:17).
Which of the following was the major sin attributed to Hophni and Phinehas? They
Answer: A (treated the offering of the Lord with contempt)
"The men treated the offering of the Lord with contempt" (1 Samuel 2:17).
Samuel was said to have failed in matters of parental responsibility because he
Answer: C (did not bring up his children in his ways)
"His sons did not walk in his ways" (1 Samuel 8:3).
Though you are little in your own eyes, are you not the head of the tribes of Israel? On which occasion was this statement made?
Answer: D (During the war between Israel and Amalek)
Samuel said this to Saul after the war against Amalek (1 Samuel 15:17).
One important lesson that could be learnt from David when he spared the life of Saul is
Answer: B (to avoid retaliation for wrong done against us)
David refused to take revenge on Saul and left judgement to God (1 Samuel 26:9-11, 23).
Which of the following names was given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan when he was born?
Answer: C (Jedediah)
Nathan called him Jedidiah, "beloved of the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:25).
…And God said "Ask what I shall give you" To whom and where was this request made?
Answer: D (Solomon at Gibeon)
"At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night" (1 Kings 3:5).
A major mistake attributed to Rehoboam was his decision to
Answer: D (follow the negative footsteps of Solomon.)
Rehoboam kept and even increased Solomon's heavy yoke on the people (1 Kings 12:13-14).
When Jezebel decided to cut off the prophets of the Lord, who among the following took a hundred prophets and hid them in a cave?
Answer: D (Obadiah)
Obadiah hid a hundred prophets in caves (1 Kings 18:4).
Elijah ran from Mount Carmel to the city of Jezreel because he was
Answer: D (possessed by the spirit of God)
"The hand of the Lord was on Elijah… and he ran before Ahab to Jezreel" (1 Kings 18:46).
Proclaim a fast and set Naboth on high among the people. Which of the following was Naboth charged with after the proclamation? He was charged with
Answer: B (cursing God and the King)
The false witnesses said, "Naboth cursed God and the king" (1 Kings 21:9-13).
Which of the following was the reason for which God promised to punish the house of Ahab and not Ahab himself? Ahab
Answer: A (humbled himself)
"Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days" (1 Kings 21:29).
I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord. The discovery of the law book
Answer: B (gave Josiah's reform direction)
Josiah's reforms followed the words of the book (2 Kings 22:8–23:3, 24).
But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho. This text alludes to the incident where
Answer: A (the Babylonians arrested Zedekiah)
Zedekiah fled but was captured in the plains of Jericho (2 Kings 25:4-6).
Which of the following ways did Nehemiah demonstrate concern for his nation? He
Answer: C (reconstructed the walls of Jerusalem)
Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:17; 6:15).
Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. The people reminded the king about the following except the
Answer: D (freedom of worship)
They reminded Darius of his interdict, its penalty and that it could not be changed (Daniel 6:12-15).
One immoral act that took place in Israel which was condemned by Amos was that
Answer: D (a man and his father went into the same woman)
"A man and his father go in to the same maiden" (Amos 2:7).
To win Israel back to Himself, God promised turning the valley of Achor into a place of
Answer: B (hope)
"I will… make the Valley of Achor a door of hope" (Hosea 2:15).
One significant difference between Matthew's and Mark's account of Jesus' baptism is that
Answer: A (Matthew alone said that John felt inferior to baptize Jesus)
Only Matthew records John's protest, "I need to be baptized by you" (Matthew 3:14; compare Mark 1:9-11).
Which of the following was the sequence of Jesus' temptation according to Matthew
Answer: B (Wilderness - temple - mountain)
Matthew's order is the wilderness (bread), the temple pinnacle, then the high mountain (Matthew 4:1-10).
I desire mercy, and not sacrifice! for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. Jesus made this remark when
Answer: C (the Pharisees accused Him of eating with sinners)
The Pharisees complained that He ate with tax collectors and sinners (Matthew 9:11-13).
Jesus' call of the first four disciples to be "fishers of men" implied that they were to
Answer: A (propagate the teachings of Jesus)
As fishers of men they would gather people for Jesus by spreading His message (Mark 1:17; 3:14).
I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. By this Jesus meant forgiveness
Answer: D (does not need to have any limitation.)
Forgiveness should be without limit (Matthew 18:21-22).
One of the major things Christians should do to merit God's forgiveness according to Jesus is
Answer: D (forgiving people who offend them)
"If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you" (Matthew 6:14).
My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me. Where was this remark made by Jesus?
Answer: A (In the garden of Gethsemane)
Jesus said this in Gethsemane to Peter, James and John (Matthew 26:36-38).
Jesus' offer of paradise to the repentant thief on the cross teaches that
Answer: B (repentance is never too late)
Even at death the thief who turned to Jesus was promised paradise (Luke 23:42-43).
O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Which people were being referred to as foolish? The
Answer: A (two men travelling to Emmaus)
Jesus said this to Cleopas and his companion going to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-25).
Which of the following qualified Matthias as an apostle to replace Judas Iscariot? He
Answer: A (had accompanied the disciples from the time of the baptism of Jesus)
Peter said the replacement must have been with them from John's baptism until Jesus was taken up (Acts 1:21-22).
The replacement of Judas Iscariot was necessary because the
Answer: C (prophesies of the scripture needed to be fulfilled)
Peter said the scripture had to be fulfilled: "His office let another take" (Acts 1:16, 20).
Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them? The uncircumcised men were the
Answer: C (household of Cornelius)
Peter had visited Cornelius' household (Acts 11:2-3, 13-14).
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. This statement was made by
Answer: C (Peter before the Sanhedrin)
Peter said this to the council (Acts 4:8-12).
Which of the following biblical characters was mentioned to have justified his/her faith by works?
Answer: C (Rehab)
"Rahab the harlot justified by works" (James 2:25).
The call on Christians to live as free men, yet without using such freedom as a pretext for perpetuating evil was intended for them to
Answer: A (do what is right always)
Peter wants believers to do right as servants of God (1 Peter 2:15-16).
Peter states that God opposes the proud but to the humble, He
Answer: D (grants them grace.)
"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (1 Peter 5:5).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Give an account of the story of the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites under the leadership of Moses. (b) Mention three lessons that can be learnt about the nature of God from the above incident.
(a) God led Israel by the wilderness road toward the Red Sea, in a pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:17-22).
Pharaoh regretted letting them go and pursued with 600 chariots, overtaking them at Pi-hahiroth (Exodus 14:5-9).
The people feared and complained to Moses (Exodus 14:10-12).
Moses said, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord… the Lord will fight for you" (Exodus 14:13-14).
The cloud moved between Egypt and Israel (Exodus 14:19-20).
Moses stretched out his hand; an east wind divided the sea and Israel crossed on dry ground (Exodus 14:21-22).
The Egyptians followed; God clogged their wheels (Exodus 14:23-25).
The waters returned and covered the whole army (Exodus 14:26-28).
Israel feared the Lord, believed in Him and Moses, and sang praise (Exodus 14:31; 15:1-21).
(b) Any three: God is all-powerful, controlling nature; God is faithful and keeps His promises; God protects and guides His people; God is just and punishes oppressors; God fights for those who trust Him.
Narrate Exodus 14, then three attributes of God.
(a) Relate the events that led to the pronouncement of punishment on the household of Eli. (b) State three ways by which parents can make their children responsible.
(a) Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas were worthless and did not know the Lord (1 Samuel 2:12).
They took meat by force before the fat was burnt, treating the offering with contempt (1 Samuel 2:13-17).
They lay with the women serving at the tent of meeting (1 Samuel 2:22).
Eli rebuked them mildly but they did not listen (1 Samuel 2:23-25).
A man of God told Eli he honoured his sons above God; his house would lose the priesthood and both sons would die on one day (1 Samuel 2:27-34).
God called the boy Samuel and told him He would punish Eli's house for ever because Eli knew of his sons' blasphemy and did not restrain them (1 Samuel 3:11-14).
Samuel told Eli, who said, "It is the Lord; let him do what seems good to him" (1 Samuel 3:15-18).
(b) Any three: discipline and correction; good example; teaching God's word; giving them duties at home; good education and skills; prayer for them; monitoring their friends.
Narrate 1 Samuel 2:12–3:18, then three ways.
(a) I have done wrong; return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm … Recount the events that led to this apology. (b) What two qualities can we derive from David's attitude?
(a) The Ziphites told Saul David was hiding on the hill of Hachilah; Saul went with 3,000 men (1 Samuel 26:1-2).
David saw where Saul lay, with Abner and the army around (1 Samuel 26:3-5).
At night David and Abishai entered the camp; Saul slept with his spear stuck in the ground (1 Samuel 26:6-7).
Abishai wanted to kill Saul; David refused to touch the Lord's anointed (1 Samuel 26:8-11).
They took the spear and water jar; a deep sleep from the Lord was on all (1 Samuel 26:12).
From a hilltop David rebuked Abner for not guarding the king (1 Samuel 26:13-16).
David asked Saul why he pursued him and what evil he had done (1 Samuel 26:17-20).
Saul said, "I have done wrong; return, my son David" (1 Samuel 26:21).
(b) Any two: respect for authority; self-control; mercy/forgiveness; trust in God; patience; humility.
Narrate 1 Samuel 26, then two qualities.
(a) Recount Josiah's response to the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple. (b) Identify three ways in which the religious situation today is similar to Josiah's days.
(a) When Shaphan read the book to him, Josiah tore his clothes (2 Kings 22:10-11).
He sent Hilkiah and others to inquire of the Lord, fearing God's wrath (2 Kings 22:12-13).
They consulted Huldah the prophetess (2 Kings 22:14-20).
He gathered the elders and people and read the whole book to them in the temple (2 Kings 23:1-2).
He made a covenant to keep God's commandments, and the people joined (2 Kings 23:3).
He removed the vessels of Baal and Asherah, deposed idolatrous priests, broke down the cult prostitutes' houses and defiled the high places and Topheth (2 Kings 23:4-14).
He destroyed the altar at Bethel (2 Kings 23:15).
He kept the Passover (2 Kings 23:21-23).
He put away mediums, wizards and idols (2 Kings 23:24).
(b) Any three: idolatry and occult practices; mixing Christianity with traditional worship; neglect of the Bible; immorality; corrupt religious leaders; worship for show.
Narrate 2 Kings 22–23, then three similarities.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(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) State two ways by which one can assist people going through challenges.
(a) Jesus went a little further, fell on His face and prayed for the cup to pass, yet "not as I will, but as thou wilt" (Matthew 26:39).
He found the disciples sleeping and told them to watch and pray (Matthew 26:40-41).
He prayed a second and third time, "thy will be done" (Matthew 26:42-44).
He said the hour was at hand and His betrayer was near (Matthew 26:45-46).
Judas came with a crowd with swords and clubs and kissed Him; they seized Him (Matthew 26:47-50).
A disciple cut off the ear of the high priest's servant; Jesus told him to put away his sword (Matthew 26:51-54).
Jesus asked why they came as against a robber; the scriptures must be fulfilled (Matthew 26:55-56).
All the disciples forsook Him and fled; He was led to Caiaphas (Matthew 26:56-57).
(b) Any two: praying with them; visiting and encouraging them; giving material help; counselling; listening.
Narrate Matthew 26:39-57, then two ways.
(a) You wicked servant; I forgave you all that debt because you besought me … Outline the circumstances that led to the above statement. (b) State three reasons for which people find it difficult to forgive.
(a) Peter asked how often to forgive; Jesus said seventy times seven (Matthew 18:21-22).
He told of a king settling accounts; a servant owed ten thousand talents and could not pay (Matthew 18:23-24).
The king ordered him, his family and goods sold (Matthew 18:25).
The servant begged for patience; the king pitied him and forgave the whole debt (Matthew 18:26-27).
That servant found a fellow servant who owed him a hundred denarii, seized him by the throat and demanded payment (Matthew 18:28).
The fellow servant begged, but he threw him into prison (Matthew 18:29-30).
Other servants told the king, who called him "You wicked servant!" (Matthew 18:31-32).
He should have had mercy as he received mercy; the king delivered him to the jailers (Matthew 18:33-34).
So the Father will do to those who do not forgive from the heart (Matthew 18:35).
(b) Any three: pride; deep hurt; desire for revenge; fear of being hurt again; lack of love; no apology from the offender; bad advice.
Narrate Matthew 18:21-35, then three reasons.
(a) Give an account of how the prophecy of Joel was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. (b) In what two ways was the above incident significant?
(a) On the day of Pentecost the disciples were together (Acts 2:1).
A sound like a rushing wind filled the house (Acts 2:2).
Tongues as of fire rested on each of them (Acts 2:3).
They were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues (Acts 2:4).
Jews from every nation heard them in their own languages; some mocked that they were drunk (Acts 2:5-13).
Peter said they were not drunk; this was what Joel spoke: "I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh… your sons and daughters shall prophesy" (Acts 2:14-18; Joel 2:28-29).
Wonders in heaven and signs on earth; whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Acts 2:19-21).
He preached Christ crucified and risen; about three thousand were baptised (Acts 2:22-41).
(b) Any two: birth of the church; disciples empowered to witness boldly; fulfilment of Jesus' promise; the gospel reached many nations; gifts of the Spirit for all believers.
Narrate Acts 2:1-41, then two points.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Recount the teachings of James in which he remarked that love your neighbour as yourself. (b) Identify three negative effects of discrimination among Christians.
(a) Show no partiality as you hold the faith of Christ (James 2:1).
Do not give the rich man a good seat and make the poor man stand (James 2:2-4).
God chose the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom (James 2:5).
The rich oppress them and blaspheme Christ's name (James 2:6-7).
"If you really fulfil the royal law… 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself', you do well" (James 2:8).
Partiality is sin and breaks the law (James 2:9).
Whoever fails in one point is guilty of all (James 2:10-11).
Act as those judged by the law of liberty; show mercy (James 2:12-13).
(b) Any three: division and quarrels; loss of members; hatred and bitterness; hindrance to evangelism; injustice to the poor; bad witness to unbelievers.
Summarise James 2:1-13, then three effects.
(a) Outline Peter's recommendations that believers should interact with unbelievers in the society. (b) State three ways by which Christians can live above reproach in the society.
(a) Abstain from passions of the flesh as aliens and exiles (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so they glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing right (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all men (1 Peter 2:17).
Wives may win unbelieving husbands by their conduct (1 Peter 3:1-2).
Do not return evil for evil (1 Peter 3:9).
Always be ready to give a reason for your hope with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:15-16).
(b) Any three: honesty and integrity; obeying laws; avoiding immorality and vices; kindness to all; hard work; respect for others; avoiding violence.
Use 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then three ways.