53 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
Why was man forbidden from eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? To avoid
Answer: D (physical death.)
God warned, "in the day that you eat of it you shall die" (Genesis 2:17).
Which of the following creatures was blessed by God to multiply on the earth and subdue it?
Answer: B (Man)
God blessed man and said, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28).
Which of these activities was the outcome of the interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams?
Answer: D (Storage of food.)
Joseph advised storing grain in the years of plenty (Genesis 41:34-36, 48).
Joseph's interpretation and subsequent advice to Pharaoh on his dreams showed that Joseph was
Answer: C (visionary.)
Joseph foresaw the famine and planned ahead for it (Genesis 41:33-36).
Moses' killing of the Egyptian demonstrates that, he was
Answer: C (strongly attached to his root.)
Moses defended "one of his people", showing his loyalty to the Hebrews (Exodus 2:11-12).
We are not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. This expression represented the opinion of
Answer: C (majority of the spies.)
Ten of the twelve spies said this; Joshua and Caleb disagreed (Numbers 13:31; 14:6-9).
What did God tell Joshua to do to be successful?
Answer: D (Meditate upon the book of the law)
"Meditate on it day and night… then you shall have good success" (Joshua 1:8).
If you will go with me, I will go …. By accepting this call, Deborah demonstrated
Answer: B (courage and leadership.)
Deborah agreed to go into battle with Barak and led Israel to victory (Judges 4:8-14).
What was the reason for which God allowed the Canaanites to harass Israel for twenty years?
Answer: B (God expects obedience and faithfulness from His followers)
Israel did evil and God gave them into Jabin's hand to bring them back to Him (Judges 4:1-3).
What was the reason behind the refusal of Eli's sons to heed their father's warning to cease their evil deeds?
Answer: D (It was the will of the Lord to slay them)
"They would not listen to the voice of their father; for it was the will of the Lord to slay them" (1 Samuel 2:25).
The underlying reasons for Israel's request for a king was the
Answer: B (age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.)
"You are old and your sons do not walk in your ways" (1 Samuel 8:5).
Draw your sword and thrust me through with it, lest these "uncircumcised" come and thrust me through. The 'uncircumcised' referred to the
Answer: D (Philistines.)
Saul said this on Mount Gilboa when the Philistines overtook him (1 Samuel 31:1-4).
What was the reason Saul and his men were found fast asleep when David and Abishai entered the camp? They
Answer: D (were put to sleep by the will of the Lord.)
"A deep sleep from the Lord had fallen upon them" (1 Samuel 26:12).
Why did the servants fear to tell David that his child with Bathsheba was dead? David might
Answer: D (harm himself.)
"He may do himself some harm" (2 Samuel 12:18).
Which of the following decisions did Solomon take contrary to the will of God?
Answer: C (Marrying many foreign wives)
Solomon married foreign women God had forbidden (1 Kings 11:1-2).
Your father made our yoke heavy; now therefore lighten the hard service of your father. This statement was made when
Answer: A (Jeroboam, the son of Nebat led a delegation to Rehoboam.)
Jeroboam and the assembly said this to Rehoboam at Shechem (1 Kings 12:3-4).
What was the condition the Lord set for Solomon to have his days lengthened after the dream at Gibeon? To
Answer: D (walk in His ways.)
"If you will walk in my ways… then I will lengthen your days" (1 Kings 3:14).
Cry aloud, for he is a god: either he is musing or he has gone aside…. The deity being referred to was
Answer: C (Baal.)
Elijah mocked the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:26-27).
The punishment meted out to the people of Israel as a result of Ahab's sin was
Answer: C (drought.)
Elijah announced neither dew nor rain (1 Kings 17:1).
What did Jezebel aim to achieve by writing letters to the elders of Jezreel regarding Naboth? To
Answer: B (find justification for taking his vineyard.)
The letters arranged a false charge so that Naboth would be stoned and Ahab could take the vineyard (1 Kings 21:8-16).
Am I God, to kill and make alive, that this man sends words to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Who made this statement?
Answer: C (King of Israel)
The king of Israel said this when he read the Syrian king's letter (2 Kings 5:7).
What was King Josiah's first reaction after hearing the content of the book of the law? He
Answer: C (rent his clothes.)
"When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes" (2 Kings 22:11).
How was King Josiah rewarded for his reaction to the content of the book of the law? He was
Answer: C (not to witness Israel's punishment.)
"Your eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place" (2 Kings 22:20).
The ruins of the walls of Jerusalem after it was destroyed by the Babylonians was seen by Nehemiah as a
Answer: D (reproach.)
"Let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer disgrace" (Nehemiah 2:17).
Which of the following groups of people were not taken into exile in Babylon?
Answer: C (The poorest of the land)
"None remained, except the poorest people of the land" (2 Kings 24:14; 25:12).
What was Nebuchadnezzar's immediate reaction when the three young men did not bow to his statue? He
Answer: D (was furious and sent for them.)
"Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought" (Daniel 3:13).
Who among the following persons commanded Amos not to prophesy at Bethel because it was the king's sanctuary?
Answer: B (Amaziah)
Amaziah the priest of Bethel said this (Amos 7:12-13).
The days are coming upon you, when they shall take away the hooks, even the last of you with fish hooks. This statement implies that
Answer: D (Isreal would be taken into exile and made slaves.)
Amos foretold that the oppressive rich would be dragged away captive like fish on hooks (Amos 4:1-3).
What does Jesus' initial request for baptism signify according to the book of Matthew?
Answer: C (Humility)
Jesus humbly submitted to John's baptism "to fulfil all righteousness" (Matthew 3:13-15).
In the temptation narrative, what did Jesus' adversary challenge him to do at the pinnacle of the temple?
Answer: C (Throw himself down)
"If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down" (Matthew 4:5-6).
Peter said to Jesus, Depart from me for I am a sinful man, O Lord. This is a recognition of Jesus'
Answer: B (divinity.)
After the miraculous catch, Peter fell at Jesus' knees aware of His holiness (Luke 5:8).
What key lessons can be learned from the demands of effective discipleship?
Answer: B (Determination and self-denial)
"Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23, 62).
On which of the following grounds was the unmerciful servant jailed? He
Answer: B (unfairly treated his fellow servant.)
He refused mercy to his fellow servant though he had been forgiven (Matthew 18:32-34).
According to the teachings of Jesus on forgiveness, what would happen to those who forgive the debt of others? They shall
Answer: B (obtain pardon.)
"If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you" (Matthew 6:14).
What charge did Jesus give to his disciples in the garden of Gethsemane? To
Answer: C (be vigilant)
"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation" (Matthew 26:41).
During the Jewish trial of Jesus, what did Caiaphas seek to know about him? If Jesus
Answer: C (was the Christ.)
"Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God" (Matthew 26:63).
What reference can be drawn from Cleopas' rebuke of Jesus on their way to Emmaus?
Answer: B (The word of God must be fulfilled)
Jesus showed from the scriptures that the Christ had to suffer and enter His glory (Luke 24:25-27).
According to Matthew, which of the following took place first, immediately Jesus died? The
Answer: B (temple curtain was torn.)
"Behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two… and the earth shook" (Matthew 27:51).
How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. What happened immediately after this statement was made?
Answer: B (Ananias immediately fell and died)
"When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died" (Acts 5:4-5).
The reason for the appointment of the seven deacons was due to the fact that
Answer: C (the Hellenist widows were neglected.)
The Hellenists' widows were neglected in the daily distribution (Acts 6:1).
Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them…? Peter's response to this query implies that Christians should
Answer: C (treat all men equally.)
Peter explained that God gave the Gentiles the same Spirit, so he could not withstand God (Acts 11:12, 17; 10:34).
Which of the following is not related to the outcome of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: A (The apostles were afraid)
The Spirit made the apostles bold, not afraid (Acts 2:14; 4:13).
Besides the propagation of the Christian faith, why was Saul also converted? To
Answer: B (show him how much he must suffer for Jesus.)
"I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name" (Acts 9:16).
James urges Christians to be impartial and fulfill the royal law. By fulfilling the royal law, Christians are to
Answer: D (be each other's keeper.)
The royal law is to love your neighbour as yourself (James 2:8).
While Christian elders are admonished to tend the flock of God willingly and eagerly, the youth are enjoined to
Answer: B (submit to the elders.)
"You that are younger be subject to the elders" (1 Peter 5:5).
Peter urged all Christians to endure suffering in faith conscious of the fact that
Answer: D (it is temporal and leads to eternal glory.)
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory… will restore you" (1 Peter 5:10).
Section A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Outline the roles played by King Hiram of Tyre in Solomon's preparations towards the building of the temple. (b) Identify three benefits a nation derives from good diplomatic relations.
(a) Hiram, a friend of David, sent servants to Solomon when he became king (1 Kings 5:1).
He received Solomon's request for cedars from Lebanon and rejoiced, blessing God for David's wise son (1 Kings 5:6-7).
He agreed to supply cedar and cypress timber (1 Kings 5:8, 10).
His servants brought the timber down from Lebanon to the sea and floated it in rafts to the place Solomon chose (1 Kings 5:9).
He accepted wheat and oil yearly in return (1 Kings 5:11).
He made a treaty of peace with Solomon (1 Kings 5:12).
His builders and the Gebalites helped prepare timber and stone (1 Kings 5:18).
He sent Hiram the bronze-worker to make the pillars and vessels (1 Kings 7:13-14).
(b) Any three: peace and security; trade and investment; aid in emergencies; exchange of skills, education and technology; cultural exchange; influence in world affairs.
Use 1 Kings 5 and 7, then three benefits.
(a) Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke to him, and he did not listen…. Recount the incident that led to the above statement. (b) State three benefits Christians derive from submitting to the will of God.
(a) David committed adultery with Bathsheba and had Uriah killed (2 Samuel 11).
Nathan rebuked him; David confessed; Nathan said the child would die (2 Samuel 12:1-14).
The Lord struck the child and it became very sick (2 Samuel 12:15).
David besought God, fasted and lay all night on the ground (2 Samuel 12:16).
The elders tried to raise him and make him eat, but he refused (2 Samuel 12:17).
On the seventh day the child died (2 Samuel 12:18).
The servants feared to tell him, saying: while the child was alive, we spoke to him and he would not listen; he may do himself harm (2 Samuel 12:18).
David saw them whispering and learnt the child was dead; he rose, washed, worshipped and ate (2 Samuel 12:19-20).
(b) Any three: peace of mind; God's guidance and protection; blessings and answered prayers; strength in trials; forgiveness; eternal life.
Narrate 2 Samuel 12:13-20, then three benefits.
Section B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Describe the appearance of the risen Christ to the two men on their way to Emmaus. (b) Explain two benefits Christians derive from the resurrection of Christ.
(a) Two disciples were going to Emmaus, talking about the events in Jerusalem (Luke 24:13-14).
Jesus joined them but they did not recognise Him (Luke 24:15-16).
Cleopas told Him of Jesus' death and the empty tomb (Luke 24:18-24).
Jesus said, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe", and explained the scriptures about Himself (Luke 24:25-27).
They urged Him to stay; at table He broke bread and they recognised Him; He vanished (Luke 24:28-31).
Their hearts had burned within them (Luke 24:32).
They returned to Jerusalem and told the eleven (Luke 24:33-35).
(b) Any two: assurance of eternal life and their own resurrection; forgiveness and justification (Romans 4:25); victory over death; hope and comfort; proof that Jesus is the Son of God.
Narrate Luke 24:13-35, then two benefits.
(a) You wicked servant. I forgave you all that debt because you besought me… Trace the circumstance under which the above statement was made. (b) Highlight two reasons for which forgiveness is beneficial to Christians.
(a) Peter asked how often he should forgive; Jesus said seventy times seven (Matthew 18:21-22).
A king settling accounts found a servant who owed ten thousand talents (Matthew 18:23-24).
He ordered him sold with his family; the servant begged for patience (Matthew 18:25-26).
The king pitied him and forgave the debt (Matthew 18:27).
The servant seized a fellow servant who owed him a hundred denarii and threw him into prison (Matthew 18:28-30).
Other servants reported to the king (Matthew 18:31).
The king said, "You wicked servant!… should not you have had mercy?" and handed him to the jailers (Matthew 18:32-34).
So the Father will do to those who do not forgive from the heart (Matthew 18:35).
(b) Any two: God forgives those who forgive (Matthew 6:14); peace of mind; restored relationships; freedom from bitterness; answered prayers.
Narrate Matthew 18:21-35, then two reasons.
(a) Give an account of Gamaliel's intervention during the arrest of the apostles. (b) State three ways by which Christians can promote the growth of the church.
(a) The apostles were arrested, freed by an angel, and brought before the council again (Acts 5:17-27).
They said, "We must obey God rather than men"; the council wanted to kill them (Acts 5:29-33).
Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, had them put outside (Acts 5:34).
He warned the council to be careful (Acts 5:35).
He recalled Theudas and Judas the Galilean, whose movements failed (Acts 5:36-37).
He advised: let them alone; if it is of men it will fail, but if of God you cannot overthrow it and may be fighting God (Acts 5:38-39).
The council agreed, beat the apostles, charged them not to speak in Jesus' name and released them (Acts 5:40).
They rejoiced and kept teaching daily (Acts 5:41-42).
(b) Any three: evangelism; prayer; giving to support the work; holy living; using their gifts in service; unity and love; caring for new converts.
Narrate Acts 5:17-42, then three ways.
Section C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people… Highlight Peter's exhortation to Christians on the above statement. (b) Outline three ways by which Christians can avoid the temptations of sin.
(a) Declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called them out of darkness (1 Peter 2:9).
Remember that once they were no people but now are God's people (1 Peter 2:10).
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).
Put away malice, guile, insincerity, envy and slander, and long for spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:1-2).
(b) Any three: prayer and watchfulness (Matthew 26:41); studying God's word; avoiding bad company; resisting the devil (James 4:7); keeping busy with good work; fellowship with believers; self-control.
Use 1 Peter 2:1-17, then three ways.
(a) Recount the teachings of James in which he remarked that for whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. (b) In what three ways is discrimination detrimental to the growth of any society?
(a) Show no partiality as you hold the faith of Christ (James 2:1).
Do not give the rich man a good seat while the poor man stands (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).
Fulfil the royal law: love your neighbour as yourself (James 2:8).
Partiality is sin and makes one a transgressor (James 2:9).
Whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point is guilty of all, for the same God forbade adultery and murder (James 2:10-11).
Speak and act as those judged under the law of liberty; judgement is without mercy to the merciless (James 2:12-13).
(b) Any three: division and conflict; injustice and resentment; waste of talent; poverty of the excluded; corruption and favouritism; loss of trust in leaders.
Explain James 2:1-13, then three ways.