Question 1
Why did Jacob rebuke Joseph when he narrated his second dream?
A. It would make the brothers Jealous the more.
B. It would subject his parents to his authority.
C. It would make the family harvest sheaves.
D. It would send the family to Egypt as slaves.

• Topic: The Patriarchs (Joseph)

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: In Genesis 37:9-10, Joseph dreamed that the sun, moon, and eleven stars were bowing to him. Jacob rebuked him because the sun and moon represented his father and mother, implying that his parents would bow down to him, which was culturally unacceptable in a patriarchal society.

Question 2
Jacob woke from sleep in his way to Haran; he was afraid and named the place Bethel because he believed that:
A. Place was a part of heaven
B. place had a ladder that led to heaven
C. angels of the Lord lived there
D. place was the gate of heaven.

• Topic: The Patriarchs (Jacob)

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: In Genesis 28:17, after his dream of the ladder, Jacob was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

Question 3
Israel was under the yoke of ________ when Deborah was a judge.
A. Moab
B. Midian
C. Canaan
D. Philistine

• Topic: The Judges

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: According to Judges 4:1-3, the Israelites were sold into the hands of Jabin, a king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. His commander was Sisera.

Question 4
“Behold I have given you every plant yielding seed which is upon the face of all the earth and every tree with seed in its fruit…” In the given statement, God made all provision for man to ________.
A. tend and preserve
B. have enough food
C. make a beautiful garden
D. look at and admire.

• Topic: Creation

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Genesis 1:29 concludes the quote by saying, “…you shall have them for food.” This highlights God’s provision for man’s sustenance.

Question 5
When God appeared to Abraham, he promised his descendants the land of the Canaanites at ________ .
A. Mount Sinai
B. the Oaks of Mamre
C. the Oak of Moreh
D. the mountain east of Bethel.

• Topic: Abraham

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: In Genesis 12:6-7, Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the Oak (or great tree) of Moreh. There the Lord appeared to him and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.”

Question 6
What was God’s promise to the Israelites after their rescue from Babylon to make them fear Him forever?
A. a new heart and a new life
B. a new covenant and a new spirit
C. prosperity and security
D. one heart and one way

• Topic: Prophets (Jeremiah)

• Correct Option: B (Also accept D based on context of “fear me forever”)

• Explanation: While Jeremiah 32:39 mentions “one heart and one way” so they might fear God, the most prominent promise associated with the return and spiritual renewal in Jeremiah (31:31) and Ezekiel is the New Covenant and a New Spirit. The provided answer key in the document (Page 3, #18/6 area) indicates B is the intended answer for this exam model.

Question 7
God’s message to Noah: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed;….” This was because:
A. man is made in God’s image
B. man is his brother’s keeper
C. blood is the life of man
D. man was the last creature.

• Topic: Noah / Creation

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: Genesis 9:6 states: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.”

Question 8
David’s kingdom was divided. This was a direct consequence of:
A. Absalom’s revolt
B. Jeroboam’s revolt
C. Solomon’s forced labour
D. Rehoboam’s unwise decision

• Topic: The Divided Kingdom

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: While Solomon’s idolatry was the root cause, the direct event that split the kingdom was Rehoboam’s unwise decision (1 Kings 12) to reject the advice of the elders and increase the burden on the people, causing the northern tribes to secede.

Question 9
Why did Abner send messengers to David at Hebron?
A. He wanted to bring over all Israel to David
B. He wanted to reconcile Israel with Judah.
C. He wanted to reconcile David with Ishbosheth
D. He wanted to spy on Hebron and capture it.

• Topic: David’s Reign

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: In 2 Samuel 3:12, Abner sent messengers to David saying, “Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.”

Question 10
The final consequence of Saul’s disobedience to God was his:
A. defeat in battle
B. abandonment by his armour-bearer
C. dethronement by the people
D. death in the war front

• Topic: King Saul

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: The ultimate physical consequence of his rejection by God was his death on Mount Gilboa against the Philistines (1 Samuel 31 / 1 Chronicles 10:13).

Question 11
Why did Hosea accuse Israel of harlotry?
A. Her daughters were cult prostitutes
B. Her men moved with harlots
C. The people worshipped other gods.
D. The women ran after other husbands.

• Topic: Prophet Hosea

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: In the book of Hosea, “harlotry” or “whoredom” is a metaphor for spiritual adultery, which is idolatry (worshipping other gods) instead of remaining faithful to Yahweh (Hosea 4:12).

Question 12
________ among the following was consecrated and appointed a prophet before he was born.
A. Joel
B. Josiah
C. Jeremiah
D. Nehemiah

• Topic: Prophets (Jeremiah)

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Question 13
“Son of man, stand upon your feet, and I will speak with you”. The statement above was made during the call of:
A. Isaiah
B. Hosea
C. Samuel
D. Ezekiel

• Topic: Prophet Ezekiel

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: This is the standard way God addresses Ezekiel throughout his book (Ezekiel 2:1).

Question 14
On what condition did Satan promise to give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world?
A. If he turn stones to loaves of bread
B. If he would throw himself down from the pinnacle of the temple
C. If he would bow down and worship him
D. if he would perform a miracle

• Topic: Temptation of Jesus

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: In Matthew 4:9, Satan displays the kingdoms of the world and says, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”

Question 15
What did Jesus tell the would-be disciple who wanted to go and bury his father before following Jesus?
A. He was not fit for the kingdom of God.
B. He should go and proclaim the kingdom of God.
C. He should go and build a house first
D. He was filled with worldly desires.

• Topic: Discipleship

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Luke 9:60 records Jesus’ response: “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

Question 16
In Matthew’s account, the first two disciples to be called by Jesus were:
A. Peter and Andrew
B. Peter and John
C. James and John
D. James and Andrew

• Topic: Call of Disciples

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: Matthew 4:18 states Jesus saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea.

Question 17
Why did Jesus have compassion for the five thousand people fed by Him?
A. They were hungry but had no time to eat.
B. They were like sheep without a shepherd.
C. They were strangers from the country village far away.
D. They were poor and had no money to buy food.

• Topic: Miracles (Feeding the 5,000)

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Mark 6:34 says, “He saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.”

Question 18
How did Jesus respond when the message of Lazarus’ illness reached Him?
A. He asked Mary and Martha to take care of him.
B. He said that the Son of God may be glorified by it.
C. He hurried to Bethany to see him.
D. He instructed that he should be brought to him.

• Topic: Miracles (Lazarus)

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: In John 11:4, Jesus said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Question 19
What did Jesus do at the country of Gerasenes?
A. He raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead.
B. He healed the centurion’s servant.
C. He raised the widow’s son from the dead.
D. He healed the man who had demons.

• Topic: Miracles

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: The region of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes) is the location where Jesus healed the demon-possessed man (Legion) who lived among the tombs (Mark 5:1).

Question 20
What did the parable of wheat and tares illustrate?
A. The kingdom of God is already established on earth.
B. Both good and evil live in the world.
C. It is impossible to overcome enemies.
D. The wheat cannot grow where the weeds are.

• Topic: Parables

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: The parable explains the coexistence of the “sons of the kingdom” (wheat) and the “sons of the evil one” (tares) in the world until the day of judgment (Matthew 13).

Question 21
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When was this question asked?
A. following the call of Matthew
B. when Jesus ate in the house of Zacchaeus
C. when Jesus fed the multitude
D. following the invitation of Jesus to a meal by a Pharisee

• Topic: Call of Disciples

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: This occurred immediately after Jesus called Matthew (Levi) and sat at dinner in Matthew’s house (Matthew 9:10-11).

Question 22
“Follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” What did Jesus mean by this statement?
A. Disciples should not attend burials.
B. There is no life after death.
C. Following Jesus comes before anything else.
D. Disciples should leave their families in God’s care.

• Topic: Discipleship

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Jesus was emphasizing the urgency of the Kingdom. The call to discipleship takes priority over even the most important social or familial obligations.

Question 23
Why did the disciples become terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea?
A. They thought he would drown.
B. They thought He was a ghost
C. They lacked faith.
D. There was a great storm in the sea.

• Topic: Nature Miracles

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Matthew 14:26 states, “But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, ‘It is a ghost!’ and they cried out in fear.”

Question 24
What did Jesus want to do when He raised Lazarus to life?
A. to demonstrate His love for Lazarus
B. to reward Mary and Martha for their chastity
C. to convince the people that He was the LORD of life
D. to seek self glorification

• Topic: Miracles

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: While Jesus loved Lazarus, the theological purpose stated in John 11:15 and 11:25-26 (“I am the resurrection and the life”) was to generate belief in Him as the source of life and the Messiah sent by God.

Question 25
Why did the Jews seek all the more to kill Jesus after the healing of the man at the pool of Bethzatha?
A. They thought He claimed to have authority to forgive sins.
B. They thought that He made himself equal with God.
C. They thought He did not agree with the Law of Moses.
D. They thought He said that He was born before Abraham.

• Topic: Opposition to Jesus

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: John 5:18 explains: “This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.”

Question 26
Why were the disciples unable to heal the epileptic boy according to Matthew’s Gospel?
A. They had little faith.
B. They did not pray enough.
C. The boy’s father had no faith in them.
D. Jesus was not present.

• Topic: Miracles

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: In Matthew 17:20, Jesus answers them: “Because of your little faith.”

Question 27
According to the Parable of the Sower, the seed which fell on rocky ground refers to people whose conversion is –
A. unfaithful
B. genuine
C. superficial
D. lasting

• Topic: Parables

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: These are people who receive the word with joy, but since they have no root, they last only a short time. Their faith is superficial and fails under persecution (Mark 4:16-17).

Question 28
What did the Parable of the Lost Sheep teach us?
A. God’s forgiveness
B. God’s love
C. God’s wisdom
D. God’s endurance

• Topic: Parables

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: The parable illustrates God’s individual care and love for every sinner, and His willingness to seek out the one who is lost.

Question 29
What is the implication of Jesus’ message that believers should turn the other cheek?
A. They should never retaliate.
B. They should retaliate proportionately.
C. They should love one another.
D. They should love their enemies.

• Topic: Sermon on the Mount

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: Matthew 5:39 teaches against the “eye for an eye” principle. Turning the other cheek is a command for non-retaliation.

Question 30
According to Matthew’s account, Jesus charged the twelve disciples to give without pay because they themselves
A. were to be perfect
B. would be fed by others
C. would be repaid by God
D. had freely received.

• Topic: Mission of the Twelve

• Correct Option: D

• Explanation: Matthew 10:8: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.”

Question 31
The three women that went early in the morning on the first day of the week to the tomb of Jesus were there to
A. see whether He had risen
B. decorate it
C. anoint the body of Jesus
D. see whether the soldiers had carried the body away.

• Topic: Resurrection

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Mark 16:1 states that Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.

Question 32
“…Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified…” In reaction to this declaration, the Jews
A. decided to kill Peter and the apostles
B. went back to their houses in anger
C. were deeply troubled and asked what they should do.
D. ridiculed Peter and the apostles

• Topic: Pentecost / Early Church

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Acts 2:37: “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart (deeply troubled), and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?‘”

Question 33
“…You have not lied to men but to God”. What was the immediate effect of this statement of Peter on the liar?
A. He became afraid.
B. He became ill.
C. He fell down dead.
D. He repented and was forgiven.

• Topic: The Early Church

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Acts 5:5 describes the death of Ananias: “When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last.”

Question 34
Besides prayer and preaching, the apostles created a new office in the ministry in order to address the problem of
A. injustice
B. false prophecy
C. incest
D. adultery

• Topic: The Early Church (Deacons)

• Correct Option: A

• Explanation: Acts 6:1 records a complaint that the Hellenistic widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. The apostles appointed deacons to solve this perceived injustice or neglect.

Question 35
What was Saul’s conviction after his encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus?
A. He needed salvation
B. Jesus is the Son of God.
C. The faith of his fathers was right.
D. He should have gone to Damascus with more armed escort.

• Topic: Paul’s Conversion

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Acts 9:20 states that immediately after his conversion, Saul proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.“

Question 36
When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem
A. welcomed him
B. were afraid of him
C. were indifferent towards him.
D. were full of sympathy

• Topic: Paul’s Conversion

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: Acts 9:26: “And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.”

Question 37
Why were Paul and Barnabas referred to as ‘gods’ in Lystra?
A. They were agents of the unknown God.
B. They silenced Elymas the magician
C. healed a crippled man
D. proclaimed the gospel with power.

• Topic: Missionary Journeys

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: In Acts 14:8-11, after Paul healed a man crippled from birth, the crowds shouted that the gods had come down in human form (calling Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes).

Question 38
“…Abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from unchastity…” The above was a response to what?
A. immoral behaviour
B. circumcision controversy
C. idol worship
D. demon possession

• Topic: Council of Jerusalem

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: This letter (Acts 15) was the result of the Council of Jerusalem, which was convened to settle the circumcision controversy (whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the Law of Moses).

Question 39
“…I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisee, with respect to the hope and resurrection of the dead I am on trial.” This was in the address of Paul to
A. the Jerusalem crowd
B. King Agrippa and Festus
C. the Sanhedrin
D. the Tribune

• Topic: Paul’s Trials

• Correct Option: C

• Explanation: Acts 23:6. Paul shouted this in the Sanhedrin (the Jewish council) to cause a division between the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Question 40
Which of the following was the greatest according to Paul?
A. truth
B. love
C. faith
D. hope

• Topic: Epistles (Corinthians)

• Correct Option: B

• Explanation: In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul writes: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”