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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 1983
1. Who said this, ‘there shall be neither dew nor rain these 11. What did Adonijah do to show that he feared Solomon? He
years except by my word?’ A. begged Solomon for forgiveness.
A. Elisha B. Ezekiel C. Elijah B. promised Solomon loyal support.
D. Obadiah E. Nehemiah C. caught hold of the horns of the altar.
D. ran into the Temple.
2. In the case before Solomon over the dead and the living E. sent messengers to Solomon asking for a place
child, the mother of the dead child supported of honour.
A. giving the living child to her opponent.
B. killing the living child 12. Where did Solomon get the timber for his building?
C. joint ownership of the loving child. A. Egypt. B. Jerusalem
D. king Solomon having the living child. C. Phoenicia D. Lebanon

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E. state ownership of the living child. E. Beersheba.

3. Before Moses died, God appointed ... to succeed him. 13. According to Jeremiah’s prophecy, the domination of
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C. Eleazar D. Balaam E. Manasseh A. against the wish of God.
B. part of the divine purpose.
4. The treatment for those bitten by the fiery serpent was C. the result of his military might.
to D. the result of the wickedness of nations.
A. drink from the Red Sea E. the result of his righteousness and belief in
B. look at the bronze serpent God.

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C. fast for seven days
D. call upon the Lord 14. Ezekiel was ordered to eat... and then go to speak to
E. repent the house of Israel.
A. honey B. locusts
5. In order that Benjamin might be brought to Egypt, C. bread D. fish
Joseph detained
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A. Reuben B. Levi C. Judah
D. Simeon E. Zebulon 15. The place where Abraham was asked to sacrifice Isaac
was
6. When Joseph’s brother came to him in Egypt, he said A. Moriah B. Sinai C. Bethel
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to them, ‘You are...’ D. Tabor E. Zion
A. spies B. robbers C. traitors
D. sinners E. war-mongers 16. The one who was to be the wife of Isaac was known
A. by her coming to the well to draw water.
7. Sarah gave birth to...in her old age. B. because she was a descendant of Abraham’s
A. Joseph B. Isaac C. Jacob brother.
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D. Simeon E. Benjamin C. because she said ‘Drink, and I will water your
camels’.
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8. As a condition of his covenant with God, Abraham had to D. because her name was Rebecca.
A. circumcise every male E. By her height and beauty.
B. sacrifice to God every month
C. keep the Sabbath 17. Achan was
D. pray to God daily A. one of the spies who visited Rahab in Jericho.
E. recite the Shema. B. one of the two men who prophesied in the
camp in the wilderness.
9. What was the condition of the earth before the creation C. one of the judges of Israel.
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of the world? D. the one who took some of the devoted things
A. The earth was without form and void. when Jericho fell.
B. There was a firmament above the earth. E. the king of the Amalekites whom Samuel
C. Light infrequently penetrated the earth. hewed into pieces.
D. The heaven was very close to the earth.
E. The earth was inhabited by angels and spirits. 18. How is it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to
destroy the Lord’s anointed? was said by
10. God wanted to destroy the world because A. Elijah to Ahab when Ahab sought to kill him.
A. Adam and Eve disobeyed him. B. David to the Amalekite who claimed to have
B. Cain killed Abel his brother. killed Saul.
C. the sons of God were taking the daughters of C. Joab to Absalom when the latter rebelled
men as wives. against David.
D. the people made a tower of Babel to get to D. David to Saul when Saul attacked him with a
heaven. spear.
E. the earth was filled with violence. E. David to Goliath.

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19. The prophet regularly addressed as ‘son of man’ was 28. What is the main lesson of the parable of the prodigal
A. Jeremiah B. Ezekiel son?
C. Isaiah D. Amos E. Hosea. A. Parents must not be partial.
B. A son should always obey his father.
20. What was the last miracle God performed before the C. God forgives those who sincerely repent.
Israelites were released from Egypt? D. One should not be wasteful.
A. Thick darkness brought about by the hot wind E. Brothers should love each other.
‘Khamisin’.
B. The pollution of the Nile. 29. ‘These men who have turned the world upside down have
C. The slaughter of all the male children. come here also, and Jason has received them. Which town
D. The plague of locusts. is referred to here?
E. The slaughter of the first born. A. Tarsus B. Ephesus
C. Corinth D. Thessalonica E. Athens.
21. Who was the prophet who proved on Mount Carmel
that Yahweh is greater than Baal? 30. ‘And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most

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A. Elijah B. Elisha High’, refers to
C. Nathan D. Hosea A. Samuel. B. Jesus. C. Jeremiah.
E. Amos. D. John the Baptist. E. Moses.

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22. On the third day of creation God made 31. The parable of the mustard seed teaches that
A. light. B. the firmament. A. the kingdom of God is invisible.
C. the earth. D. animals. E. man. B. although the kingdom of God is for all, very
few enter it.
23. The Lord said to Moses: Cut two tablets of stone like C. the kingdom of God will expand world-wide
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were upon the first tablets which you broke. On what beginning.
occasion was this said? D. It is not certain when the kingdom of God will
A. At the renewal of the Covenant. come.
B. During the election of Aaron. E. The kingdom of God is within us.
C. Just before the election of Joshua.
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After the first fall of Manna from heaven. 32. When the women got to the tomb of Jesus they found
E. Shortly before the conquest of Jericho. the stone rolled away and
A. saw Jesus coming out of the tomb.
24. The city of Jericho was captured by the Israelites B. Jesus was no longer in the tomb.
A. after a fierce battle lasting seven days. C. Jesus was sitting in the tomb.
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B. because the army of the city was betrayed by D. immediately saw a vision of Jesus.
some of its soldiers. E. saw an angel singing hallelujah.
C. because the defence system was very weak.
D. at the blast of the trumpets of the priests. 33. ‘You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea
E. because famine had broken out in the city and and ... and to the end of the earth.
the inhabitants surrendered because of A. Rome. B. Antioch. C. Damascus.
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25. The call of Isaiah took place 34. Paul was first arrested in Jerusalem because he
A. on the return from the Babaylonian captivity. A. brought Greeks into the temple.
B. in the year of the death of King Uzziah. B. became a Christian.
C. during the dedication of the temple by king C. preached Christ in the temple.
Solomon. D. spoke against the temple.
D. shortly before the rise of the Maccabees. E. preached against circumcision.
E. after David had completely defeated the
Philistines. 35. Which country in Africa provided Jesus with a refuge
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when Herod sought to destroy him?

26. When Zechariah doubted the announcement of the A. Algeria. B. Egypt. C. Morocco.
birth of John he D. Ethiopia. E. Libya.
A. fell down and fainted.
B. was struck dumb. 36. ‘After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of
C. rebuked the angel Gabriel. whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and
D. knelt down and prayed. untie’. Who said this?
E. told his wife about it. A. Jesus Christ. B. Mary Magdalene.
C. Mark D. John the Baptist
27. Herod wanted to kill the child Jesus because E. The annuciation angel.
A. he thought he would became a prophet.
B. he learnt that he was born king of the Jews. 37. Who addressed Jesus at Jericho, saying, ‘Jesus, son
C. the wise men worshipped Jesus. of David, have mercy on me?’
D. he was born of a virgin. A. Bartimaeus the blind beggar.
E. he was born in a manger. B. Simon the leper.
C. Simon of Cyrene.
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D. James the son of Zebedee. 43. When Paul came to Rome, the first set of people to
E. Peter the Apostle. whom he preached were the
A. Romans B. Jews C. Greeks
38. By whom did the Lord heal the blindness of Paul? D. Samaritans E. Corinthians.
A. Ananias B. Cephas C. John Mark
D. Silas E. Timothy. 44. ‘Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit
of your womb’. This was said by
39. Who insisted in his speech that God does not dwell in A. the angel Gabriel B. Simeon C. Anna
houses made with hands and that it was wrong for D. Elizabeth E. Zechariah.
Solomon to have built a house for Him?
A. Peter. B. James. 45. Jesus was led into the wilderness by
C. Paul. D. Matthew. A. the devil B. the Holy Spirit C. Satan
E. Stephen. D. hunger E. the angel Gabriel.

40. ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of 46. And he came to ... where he had been brought up; and,

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the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the
to be born will be called holy, the Son of God’. This was Sabbath Day, and stood up to read.
said by the angel Gabriel to Identify the missing place into he above text.
A. ElizabethB. Zechariah A. Jerusalem. B. Bethlehem. C. Nazareth.

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C Mary D. Joseph E. The Shepherds. D. Capernaum. E. Bethany.

41. ‘But I say to you that hear, love your enemies, do good 47. ‘Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be
to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, of the seven for they all had her? This question was
pray for those who abuse you’. Jesus said this put to Jesus by the
A. on the road to Calvary. A. Pharisees. B. Scribes. C. Chief Priests.

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B. on the road to Emmaus. D. Sadducees. E. Sanhedrin.
C. on the road to Jerusalem. 48. Pilate gave Jesus to the Jews to be crucified because
D. during the Transfiguration. A. he found Jesus guilty of the charges.
E. During the Sermon on the Mount. B. Jesus refused to defend himself.
C. the Jews gave him money.
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What did the Apostles do when complaints were made D. Jesus did not answer him.
to them that some sections of the new Christian community E. the Jews brought pressure upon him.
were not being supplied with their needs for
sustenance? They 49. Paul was converted so that he might
A. gave out more money for buying food. A. stop persecuting the Apostles.
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B. said that they had neither gold nor silver. B. help Peter in the work.
C. appointed seven deacons to undertake the C. not be killed for his sins.
care of the new Christians. D. bear the name of the Lord before the Gentiles.
D. appointed the Apostles: James, Peter and John E. see visions.
to oversee the supply of provisions to the
new Christians. 50. Paul and Silas were imprisoned at
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E. decided to call a council in Jerusalem to look A. Athens. B. Philippi C. Antioch

into the matter. D. Corinth E. Ephesus.
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1. After the Flood, God allowed all food to be eaten except 4. ‘... I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the
A. olive leaves. iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third
B. flesh with its blood in it. and fourth generation of those who hate me, but
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C. animals with cloven hooves. showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love
D. reptiles. me and keep my commandments’. This statement was
E. birds of prey. made by God when
A. He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.
2. ‘Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples, born B. the Israelites disobeyed God’s
of you shall be divided ...’. This was addressed by God commandments.
to C. the family of Aaron was elected to the
A.Deborah B. Miriam C. Rebekah priesthood.
D. Delilah E. Sarah. D. He commanded Moses to go to meet Pharaoh.
E. the Israelites had settled in the Promised Land.
3. The wife of Moses was
A. Esther B. Zipporah 5. The three sons of Noah were Shem, Ham and
C. Hagar D. Michal A. Lot B. Hirah C. Cain D. Japheth E. Eber.
E. Ruth.
6. Identify the INCORRECT option. The Israelites were
instructed to eat the Passover
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A. with girded loins B. with shoes on feet A. beg for forgiveness
C. with staff in hand D. raw B. plead with God to preserve the life of his child
E. remnants the following morning. by Uriah’s wife
C. request that the punishments threatened by
7. For rebelling against Moses and God, the Israelites God would not come to pass
were bitten by the fiery snakes. The cure for the snakebites D. ask Nathan to beg Uriah’s wife to pardon him
was E. simply wait for whatever God would bring on
A. a drink of the water from the rock him.
B. anointing the affected part of the body with
oil 16. ‘If he (Baal) is a god, let him contend for himself
C. to call on the name of Yahweh because his altar has been pulled down’. Who pulled
D. a herbal preparation by Aaron down the altar?
E. a look at the bronze serpent. A. Moses B. Joshua
8. Joshua was appointed to lead the Israelites to the C. Gideon D. Samson E. Joash
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A. Moses was too old to lead them there 17. Hannah prayed to God at Shiloh for a son because.
B. the Israelites preferred Joshua to Moses A. Elkanah hated her for being barren
C. Moses never returned from Mount Sinai B. Peninnah provoked her sorely
D. of Moses’ rebellion in the wilderness of Zin C. She had sinned against the Lord

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E. he was a powerful soldier. D. She had only daughters
E. She wanted her son to succeed Eli.
9. The covenant was renewed on Mount Sinai because
A. there was a new generation which did not 18. God pronounced utter destruction on the Amalekites
remember the first because
B. the people had taken part in Korah’s rebellion A. they were hostile to the Kenites who lived

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C. the people had demanded water from the rock among them
D. Aaron had made a golden calf B. they were hostile neighbours of Isreal like the
E. the people had wanted to return to Egypt. Philistines
C. Saul desired to acquire the Amalekite territory
10. Those inspired by God to lead the tribes of Israel in D. they opposed Israel on their way from Egypt
battle were the
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A. judges B. captains of the Guard E. God wanted to wipe out every element of Baal
C. priests D. prophets E. Levites. Worship in Canaan.

11. Each of the spies sent out by Moses on God’s command 19. As David was about to die, he charged Solomon to
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to report on the nature of the Promised Land was a keep God’s statutes, commandments, ordinances and
A. great warrior B. wise Judge C. priest testimonies, so that he, Solomon, might.
D. Levite E. leader in his own tribe. A. prosper and the Davidic dynasty be preserved
forever
12. God revealed to Samuel that he was going to punish Eli B. receive his father’s blessing
because he C. have children who would succeed him
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A. did not correct his sons’ sinful behaviour D. avenge the enemies of David
B. did not offer sacrifice as the law required E. complete the temple project.
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C. did not warn the people of Israel to stop

20. In the trade treaty between king Solomon and Hiram of
sinning
Lebanon, Solomon was to supply wheat and oil while
D. warned his sons but did not punish them
Hiram was to supply.
E. offered sacrifices to other gods.
A. grains only B. precious stones
C. wheat and oil D. timber E. silver
13. The sun stood still when
A. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt 21. To whom was this addressed?
B. Jericho fell to the army of Joshua ‘Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten
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C. Noah came out of the ark the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke
D. Joshua defeated the Amorites at Gideon upon us and we will serve you’.
E. Moses came down from the mountain with A. Jeroboam B. Nebat
the table of the law. C. SolomonD. Rehoboam
E. Ahijah
14. ‘I repent that I made Saul king’. What incident does
this refer to? 22. ‘I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts’
A. The anointing of Saul for the people of Israel have forsaken thy covenant,
B. When Saul failed to pray thrown down thine altars and slain thy prophets with
C. During Saul’s encounter with the Ammonites. the sword; and I even I only, am left; and they seek my
D. When Saul was offering sacrifice to God. life to take it away. ‘ This was said by
E. When Saul disobeyed God over Amalek. A. Jeremiah before the Temple
B. Elijah at a cave in Mount Carmel
15. David’s first reaction after he had been rebuked by C. Moses at a cave in Mount Horeb
God through the prophet Nathan for his sin against D. Elisha at a cave in Mount Nebo
Uriah and with Uriah’s wife was to E. Elijah at a cave in Mount Horeb

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23. ‘Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, Amend ‘But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and
your ways and your doings. Trust not in lying words to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer
saying: “The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and
the temple of the Lord”. This message was given by people came to him from every quarter.
A. Amos B. Micah C. Jeremiah A. the Gerasene demoniac
D. Uzziah E. Ezekiel. B. The leper from Galilee
C. Jairus
24. Which prophet gave this cry? D. The blind man of Jericho
‘Woe is me! For I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, E. The demoniac of Capernaum.
and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips’.
A. Hosea B. Jeremiah 33. ‘An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign,
C. Isaiah D. Amos E. Haggai but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah,’
According to St. Mathew, Jesus said this to the
25. The prophet who proclaimed a new covenant of God A. disciple of John the Baptist
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A. Ezekiei B. Jeremiah C. lawyers and the scribes
C. Hosea D. Micah E. Haggai. D. Sadducees and the Zealots
E. Pharisees and the Sadducees.
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A. books of the New Testament 34. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you
B. first four books of the New Testament fishers of men. ‘This was addressed to
C. first three book of the New Testament A. Simon Peter and James
D. first five books of the Bible B. James and John
E. Didache. C. Simon Peter and John
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27. ‘And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, E. Simon Peter and Andrew.
to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children’. The person
whose future work was being described here was 35. Hosanna means
A. Zachariah B. John the Baptist A. ride on in majesty B.ride on in glory
C. Paul D. Jesus Christ C. ride on to die D.ride on to
E. Joseph
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28. He said therefore to the multitudes ... ‘You brood of
36. One of the reasons why Jesus denounced the Scribes
vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?’
and Pharisees was that they
Who was the speaker?
A. did not make many converts
A. John the son of Zachariah.
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B. did not practice what they preached
B. John the son of Zebedee
C. did not preach regularly in the temple
C. John Mark
D. took great care of the tombs of their ancestors
D. Jesus Christ
E. often appeared in the market-place.
E. Simon Peter
29. ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God’ was said by 37. Simon the Cananaean was
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Jesus to A. the original name of Peter

A. Peter after his confession B. one of the twelve
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B. the leper who asked to be cleansed C. the Pharisee in whose house the woman
C. Caiaphas at his trial anointedJesus
D. the devil in the wilderness D. the one who carried Jesus’ cross
E. the sons of Zebedee who demanded the best E. one of the brothers of Jesus.
seats in the kingdom.
38. The reason why Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of
James and Salome went to where Jesus was buried on
30. The people of Nazareth found it difficult to believe what
the third day after the burial was to
Jesus preached to them because they
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A. plead with the soldiers who were keeping

A. were idolaters
watch there
B. were stubborn
B. anoint the body of Jesus
C. knew him from childhood.
C. see if the body of Jesus was still there
D. had been scolded by him
D. see if Jesus had risen from the dead
E. could not understand his doctrine.
E. weep at the tomb according to the custom of the
31. In the parable of the sower, the seeds on the goods Jews.
ground are meant to represent those who
39. To some who trusted in themselves that they were
A. accept and live by God’s word
righteous and despised others, Jesus told the parable of
B. feed the poor
the
C. have and love riches
A. rich man and Lazarus
D. give alms in market places
B. Pharisee and the tax-collectors
E. preach the words of God.
C. wise and foolish virgins
D. prodigal son
32. Who is being referred to here?
E. good Samaritan.

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A. Paul B. Silas C. Barnabas
40. The main reason why Peter and John were arrested by D. Peter E. Stephen
the officers of the Temple after they had cured the lame
46. The seven deacons were appointed to
man at the gate called beautiful was that they
A. conduct a mission to the Gentiles
A. healed the sick
B. replace the twelve
B. proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection
C. lead the Church in Jerusalem
C. incited the people to revolt
D. help in the distribution of food
D. abused the elders of the people
E. preach the Gospel.
E. disapproved of worship in the temple
47. Which ruler said this in the course of Paul’s defense?
41. The conversion of Paul was made possible by
‘In a short time you think to make me a Christian!’
A. Simon B. Zacchaeus
A. Festus B. Agrippa C. Herod
C. The risen Jesus D. Matthew
D. Caiaphas E. Pilate.
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48. When Paul arrived in Rome, the people he first
42. Who is being referred to here?
addressed were
‘Let his habitation become desolate, and let there be
A. the local leaders of the Jews
no one to live in it’ and ‘His office let another take.’
B. the early Roman Christians
A. Judas Iscariot B. Stephen

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C. The Roman soldiers who were guarding him
C. Joseph Barsabbas D. Justus
D. The pagans whom he wanted to convert
E. Matthias
E. Apollos and his followers who were expecting
43. Which of the following was NOT one of the decisions his arrival.
of the Jerusalem Council communicated to Gentile
49. ‘For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to
Christians?
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A. Abstinence from eating meat offered to idols.
was this devoted person?
B. Compliance with circumcision rites.
A. Stephen B. James
C. Avoidance of eating meat with blood in it.
C. Peter D. Paul
D. Abstinence from eating strangled animals’
E. Barnabas
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Avoidance of fornication. 50 Complete the quotation which relates to Paul’s voyage
to Rome
44. The proconsul when Paul arrived in Corinth was called
Do not be afraid, Paul, you must stand before Caestar,
A. Festus B. Pontius Pilate
and lo ...
C. Gallio D. Agrippa E. Felix
A. Ceasar will give you a favourable judgment’
45. Identify the speaker
B. All who seek your life will perish
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Now, I know that the Lord has sent his angel to deliver
C. I have a large number of disciples in Rome’
me out of the hand of Herod and from everything that
D. My name will be glorified in your mission
the Jewish people expected to happen to me.’
E. God has granted you all those who sail with
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1. According to Genesis Chapter 1, on the 6th day, God A. 75 years B. 91 years C. 99 years
created D. 105 years E. 120 years
A. the firmament
B. light 4. ‘You would bring down my grey hairs with sorrow to
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C. dry land and sea Sheol.’ Jacob said this to his children because
D. man and living creature A. Joseph was unjustly imprisoned
E. the sun, moon and stars. B. Joseph had been reported killed
C. the famine was very sever
2. The flood lasted while Noah was in the ark, for D. the Ishmaelites had bought Joseph and had
A. two weeks resold him to Potiphar
B. ten weeks E. He feared that Benjamin would be lost to him
C. ten days like Joseph.
D. a hundred days
E. a hundred and fifty days 5. And the magician said to Pharaoh, ‘ This is the finger
of God’. This statement was made after the plague of
3. ‘Walk before me, and be blameless.’ How old was the A. frogs B. blood
addressee when this voice came? C. locusts D. boils
E. gnats.

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6. The father of Moses was of the tribe of E. the Israelites wanted to be like other people
A. Levi B. Benjamin who had kings
C. Zebulun
D. Gad E. Judah 17. God took the Kingdom from Saul because he
A. was not strong enough
7. When did the Israelites say ‘All that the Lord has spoken B. did not offer sacrifices to the Lord
we will do’? C. disobeyed the Lord by offering burnt
A. After Joshua’s farewell speech sacrifices himself
B. At Mount Sinai D. was arrogant
C. When Moses spoke to them before his death E. had consulted soothesayers.
D. After the incident of the golden calf
E. When God asked them to gather manna from 18. How was Saul killed?
heaven A. He was killed by Jonathan.
B. He took his own sword and fell upon it.
8. The 5th of the Ten Commandments is a warning C. His armour-bearer killed him.

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A. not to bow down to idols D. The Philistines killed him.
B. not to kill E. An Amalekite killed him.
C. to avoid adultery
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E. to honour one’s father and mother. A. Abner B. Joab
C. Abiathar D. Zadok
9. Hear now, you rebels: shall we bring forth water for E. Adonijah.
you out of this rock? Was spoken by Moses
A. in the valley of Moab 20. King David committed adultery with
B. at Mount Hor A. Michal B. Bathsheba

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C. in the wilderness of Zin C. Jezebel D Merab
D. at Mount Nebo E. Athaliah.
E. in the wilderness of Paran
21. Which prophet encouraged Jeroboam I to revolt
10. The spies sent out into the land of Canaan were NOT at the initial stage?
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required to find out whether the A. Micaiah. B. Jeremiah.
A. people who dwelt in it were few or many C. Nathan. D. Ahija. E. Joel.
B. land they dwelt in was good or bad
C. cities they dwelt in were camps or strongholds 22. The city of Samaria was built by
D. land was flowing with milk and honey A. Omri B. Jeroboam
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E. land was forested C. Shemmer D. Jehu E. Ahab

11. Who was chosen to lead the Israelites after Moses’ 23. The prophet from Tekoa was
death? A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah C. Joel
A. Deborah B. Abimelech D. Hosea E. Amos.
C. Samuel D. Joshua E. Caleb
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24. Which king reigned after Hezekiah?

12. Joshua’ first victory was in A. Josiah B. Amon
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A. Ai B. Gibeon C. Jordan
D. Gilgal E. Jericho C. Jehoiakim D. Jehoahaz
13. Sisera was put to death by E. Manasseh
A. Barak B. Deborah
C. Joshua D. Jael E. Abinoam 25. Which was NOT a complaint of the people when
Nahemiah was rebuilding Jerusalem?
14. ‘But I will be with you and you will smite the Midianites A. Let us get grain; that we may eat and keep
as one man’ was said by God to alive.
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A. Moses B. Joshua B. We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards

C. Deborah D. Gideon E. Joash and our houses.
C. We have borrowed money for the King’s tax.
15. The name ‘Samuel’ means D. The strength of the burden-bearers is failing.
A. the Strength of God E. We are forcing our sons and daughters to be
B. the Child of Tears slaves.
C. I have asked him of the Lord
D. The fruit of my tears 26. Jesus was said to be ‘of Nazareth’ because
E. The future prophet of the Lord. A. he took a Nazarene vow
B. his ancestor David lived in Nazareth
16. Samuel’s sons were rejected as judges because C. he was brought up in the city of Nazareth
A. they were wicked D. he made Nazareth his preaching headquarters.
B. they were not from the royal family
C. they perverted justice and took bribes 27. Luke gave the most detailed account of Christ’s infancy
D. they were too ignorant because he
A. Was his blood relation
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B. Was writing to the Jews E. Stephen raised from the dead.
C. Was writing an orderly account of events
37. ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your,
D. Was writing to Theophilus.
left, in your glory.’ The petitioners were
E. Copied from one of the evangelists.
A. Peter and Andrew B. James and Andrew
C. John and Peter D. James and John
28. ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the
E. James and Peter.
wrath to come?’ was part of the Preaching of
A. Jesus Christ B. Zechariah 38. Today salvation has come to this house, for this is also
C. Paul D. John the Baptist a son of Abraham. This was said of
E. Barnabas. A. Levi B. Stephen
C. Zacchaeus D. Lazarus
29. Which of these statements is correct?
E.Simon the lepers.
A. The order in which Jesus was tempted Varies
in Matthew and Luke but the tests remain the 39. In the parable of the ten maidens, the five were called
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B. Matthew follows Luke’s order in which Jesus A. were sleeping before the marriage feast
was tempted. B. forgot their lamps
C. The temptation story of Jesus is found in C. had no wedding dresses
Mark only. D. did not go out of meet the bridegroom

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D. Only Luke gives us the story of Jesus E. did not take additional oil with them.
temptation.
E. The story of Jesus’ temptation is found in Luke 40. ‘I find no crime in this man. ‘Who made this statement?
and John only. A. Caiaphas B. Annas
C. Herod D. Caesar E. Pilate
30. Who of these was NOT one of the twelve?
A. Peter B. Andrew 41. Concerning the events that will precede the end of the

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C. Luke D. James E. John. world, Jesus asked his followers to pray that it would
not happen
31. Who said ‘I am not worthy to have you come under my
A. Yet B. Suddenly
roof?
C. In winter D. At night
A. The Syrophoenician woman
E. In spring
B. Jairus
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C. The Centurion at Capernaum 42. Theophillus was
D. Zacchaeus A. One of the twelve apostles
E. Peter B. The one for whom the Act of the Apostle was
written
32. ‘The Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in field’.
C. The centurion converted by Peter in Ceasarea
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This parable teaches about the
D. One of the seven deacons
A. hidden nature of the Kingdom
E. A governor of Judea
B. cleverness of the land speculator
C. urgency of entry into the Kingdom
43. And the angel said to him, ‘Dress yourself and put on
D. growth of the Kingdom
your sandal’. The addressee was
E. preciousness of the Kingdom.
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A. John B. Paul
33. The renowned interpreters of the Mosaic Law in the C. Peter D. Silas E. James
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time of Jesus were the

44. On the road to Gaza, Philip converted and Baptized a
A. Sadducees B. Scribes
A. Minister of the Candace
C. Zealots D. Herodians
B. Roman Officer C. Centurion
E. Pharisees
D. Samaritan E. Hellenist
34. ‘This is my beloved son: listen to him’, was said
A. in Gethsemane 45. After his conversion Paul first went to
B. at the Transfiguration A. Damascus B. Jerusalem
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C. at Jesus’ Baptism C. Tarsus D. Antioch

D. at the Birth of Jesus E. Caesarea
E. at the Crucifixion
46. An eloquent Jew from Alexandria, well versed in the
35. ‘The Kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man Scriptures, was
who sowed good seeds in his field; but while men were A. Aquila B. Cornelius
sleeping his enemy came and sowed weeds amongst
the wheat, and went away.’ The owner of the field was C. ClaudiusD. Apollos E. Silas
A. the devilB. a son of the Kingdom
C. an angle D. the son of man 47. The ecumenical Council of 49 A.D held in Jerusalem
E. a son of the evil one. was mainly to discuss the
A. persecution of the early Christians
36. When Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
B. roles of Paul the apostle
he thought that He was
C. leadership of Peter
A. Elijah raised from the dead
D. fate of gentile Christians
B. Isaiah brought back to life
E. general progress of the Church
C. John the Baptist raised from the dead
D. Jeremiah came back to life
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48. An alter was set up to the Unknown God in the Greek 50. The people of Malta thought that Paul must be a
town of murderer because he
A. Athens B. Thebes C. Ephesus A. was bitten by a poisonous snake
D. Macedonia E. Sparta B. told them about hell
C. was being taken to Rome as a prisoner
49. ‘You have appealed to Caesar: To Caesar then you shall
D. preached to them about the crucifixion of
go. This statement was made to Paul by
Jesus
A. Agrippa B. Festus
E. was going to answer charges before Caesar.
C. Claudius Lysias D. Publius
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1. ‘This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; 10. To whom was this addressed?
she shall be called Woman because she was … ‘Rule over us you and your son and your grandson also,
A. The first woman for you have delivered us out of the hand of Midian.
B. The mother of all living A. Deborah B. Samson C. Gideon D. Jephthah

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C. The man’s partner
D. Taken out of man. 11. Who asked this question?
‘Which is better for you that all seventy of the sons of
2. When God called Abram out of Haran, his first place of Jerubbaal rule over you, or that one rule over you?
call in Canaan was A. Abimelech B. Ahimelech C. Jotham D. Elimelech
A. Bethel B. Negeb C. Shechem D. Moreh.
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3. ‘This is none other than the house of God, and this is because he
the gate of heaven’, was said by A. was righteous
A. Abraham at Shechem B. Jacob at Bethe B. had the qualities of a prophet
C. Moses at the burning bush D. Moses at Sinai. C. was to announce the punishment for the house
of Eli
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The Egyptians enslaved the Israelites and forced them D. slept near the altar
to build
A. store-cities B. bridges C. temples D. canals. 13. ‘Cursed be the man who takes food before evening
before I am able to avenge myself on my enemies.’ This
5. The Passover was to remind the Israelites of was said by Saul during the battle between Israel and
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A. God’s execution of judgment on the gods of the
Egypt A. Ammonites B. Jebusites C. Amalekites
B. God’s smiting of all the first born in Egypt D. Philistines
C. The seven days of eating unleavened bread
D. The eating of roasted lamb while standing. 14. Who was the man who, in an attempt to prevent a
disaster, touched the Ark and died when David was
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6. The consecration of the people of Israel took place at returning it to Jerusalem?

the foot of Mount A. Obed-edom B. Abinadab C. Uzzah D. Ahio
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A. Carmel B. Nebo C. Sinai D. Gilboa

15. The suggestion made by prophet Nathan to Bathsheba
7. What occasion is reflected in this statement? ‘It is not to foil Adonijah’s attempt to usurp the throne of David
the sound of shouting for victory, or the sound of the was to
cry of defeat, but the sound of singing that I hear.’ A. have Adonijah banished
A. Celebrating the Exodus B. remind David of his promise that Solomon would
B. Rejoicing for the water from the rock succeed him
C. Praising God after receiving the Ten C. have Solomon secretly anointed by Zadok
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Commandments D. plead with Adonijah to abandon the attempt.

D. The apostasy of Aaron and the people.
16. It was wrong for King Solomon to have married foreign
8. When Moses was instructed to view the Promised Land women because
afar, he A. they would entice him to worship idols
A. made arrangements to capture it B. the women of Israel were more beautiful
B. summoned the elders and informed them about C. they were very jealous
the land D. a King should not have too many children
C. was struck dead immediately
D. prayed for a successor to shepherd the people 17. How many months were the Israelites on forced labour
in Lebanon allowed to spend at home for every month
9. Who gave this advice? ‘Now therefore, fear the Lord at the labour camp?
and serve him in sincerity and faithfulness; put away A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
the godswhich your fathers served beyond the River
and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.’ 18. Which of the following Kings said ‘Behold your gods,
A. Moses B. Joshua C. Aaron D. Caleb of Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt?
A. Rehoboam B. Ahab C. Jeroboam D. Zedekiah
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19. The jar of meal shall not be spend and the cruse of oil D. pinnacle of the temple-wilderness-high
shall not fail, until the day that the Lord sends rain mountain
upon the earth. From the context, which of these
statements is UNTRUE? 29. When Christ called Levi to follow Him, he
A. The meal in the jar and the oil in the cruse A. waited two days before he obeyed
were continually replenished thereafter B. accounted for the tax he collected and
B. The widow of Zerephath prepared food for responded
Elijah C. took some of the money he collected before
C. The widow and hers son ate the food and following Him
waited for their death. D. left everything and followed Him
D. The woman was gathering sticks to prepare
her last meal 30. The miracle which touched on ingratitude is the
A. healing of Bartimaeus
20. Which of these Kings did not assassinate his B. raising of Jairus’ daughter
predecessor but was assassinated by his successor? C. cure of the ten lepers
A. Shallum B. Pekah C. Hoshae D. Pekahiah D. cure of the demoniac

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21. Hosea said that the children of Israel shall dwell many 31. The parable of the unmerciful servant teaches that
days without king or prince without sacrifice or pillar, A. we should exercise patience until our debtors pay us
without … B. we should forgive our debtors from our hearts

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A. ephod on teraphim B. prophet or seer C. all debts should be reported
C. dream or vision D. Tummim or Urim D. debtors should be jailed until they pay all their debts.

22. To whom does this refer? 32. The ways in which various people hear the word of
And he burned his son as an offering, and practised God are described in the parable of the
soothsaying and augury, and dealt with mediums and A. Sower B.Wheat and the tares
with wizards. He did much evil in the sight of the Lord, C. Fig tree D. Vineyard

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provoking him to anger.
A. Hezehiah B. Manasseh C. Josiah D. Jehoiakim 33. But if it is by the spirit of God that I cast out demons, then
…
23. Who was that Egyptian king who not only made Eliakim A. God has defeated Satan
king of Judah but changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim? B. the kingdom of Satan cannot stand
A. So B. Neco
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C. Shishak D. Hophra C. the kingdom of God has come upon you
D. the kingdom of Satan is already divided.
24. Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylon and encourages
them to 34. ‘I assure you, unless you change and become like little
A. fight for their return children, you will not enter the kingdom of God.’
B. come back home to rebuild the temple This is a warning by Jesus against
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C. seek the welfare of Babylon A. anger B. ambition C. wealth D. disobedience
D. disobey the king of Babylon
35. Jesus taught that fasting in addition to prayers, is
25. Which of these prophets made this prophecy of Zion’s necessary in some situations, during the healing of the
happy future at the return of the exiles? “And the A. blind beggar B. dropsied man
ransomed the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with C. gerasene demoniac D. epileptic boy
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singing; everlasting joy and shall be upon their heads;

they shall obtain joy and gladness and sorrow and 36. Jesus did not grant the request of the sons of Zebedee
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sighing shall flee away. because

A. Jeremiah B. Isaiah C. Zephaniah D. Ezekiel A. they were not qualified for the privilege they
asked for
26. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his B. He did not want to encourage rivalry among the
name shall be called Emmanuel, which means disciples
A. Son of Emmaus B. God with us C. it was not His to grant the request
C. Saviour D. God is our D. they could not drink with Jesus’ cup.
Redeemer.
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37. The parable which teaches persistence in prayer is that

27. What specific reply did John the Baptist give to the of the
soldiers during his preaching? A. Unjust judge B. Sower
A. ‘Collect no more than is appointed you’ C. Good Samaritan D. Prodigal son
B. ‘Do not begin to say to yourselves: we have
Abraham as our Father 38. To give the widow’s mite is to give
C. ‘Bear fruits that befit repentance A. more that others B. less than others
D. ‘Be content with your wages. C. everything possible D. two copper coins

28. The order of the locations of Jesus’ temptations 39. Which of these women was absent during the crucifixion
according to Matthew is of Jesus Christ?
A. wilderness-high mountain-pinnacle of the A. Mary Magdalene B. Elizabeth
Temple C. Mary mother of Jesus D. Salome
B. wilderness-pinnacle of the temple-high
mountain 40. To explain the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day
C. high mountain-wilderness-pinnacle of the of Pentecost, Peter quoted Prophet
temple
A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah C. Joel D. Ezekiel

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41. To whom was this addressed?“While it remained A. Agabus and Barsabba
unsold, did it not remain your own?And after it was B. Barsabba and ElymasC. Elymas and Judas
sold, was it not at your disposal? How is it that you D. Judas and Silas
have contrived this deed in your heart? Youhave not
46. Lydia received Paul and Silas into her house when they
lied to men but to God.”
came to
A. Elymas B. Ananias C. Saul D. Sapphira
A. Philippi B. Thessalonica C. Ephesus D. Troas
42. “Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality” was said
47. Paul standing in the Areopagus, used the teaching of
by
the poets of the people to introduce God the Creator at
A. Cornelius B. Peter C. Paul D. Philip
A. Thessalonica B. Athens C. Corinth D. Salamis
43. After the killing of James the son of Zebedee, Herod
also arrested Peter because 48. On his final journey to Jerusalem, Paul lodged at the
A. Peter had promised to die with Jesus house of
B. the Jews were pleased with the murder of James A. Jason B. Agabus C. Mnason D. Trophymus

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C. Herod wanted to show his zeal for the Law of
Moses 49. ‘In a short time you think to make me a Christian’ was
D. Peter was the head of the Church said by
44. The proconsul of Paphos during the visit of Paul and A. Claudius Lysias B. Felix the Governor

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Barnabas was C. King Agrippa D. Festus the Governor
A. Marcus Felix B. Lucius Publius
C. Sergius Paulus D. Porcus Festus 50. The final port of departure for Italy where the Centurion
put Paul on board was
45. Which leading men among the brethren in Jerusalem, A. Myra B. Alexandria C. Syracuse D. Fair
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1. ‘Our sister, be the mother of thousands and ten thousands;
and my your descendants posses who was the sister? 8. Whoever touches the ‘mountain of God’ shall be put to
A. Rachel B. Rebekah C. Hannah D. Peniah death by
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A. hanging B. shooting C. strangling D. beating
2. ‘Cast out this slave woman with her son; for the son of 9. ‘Take off the rings gold which are in the ears of your
this slave woman shall not be heir with my son Isaac. wives, your sons and your daughters and bring them
Who was the slave woman? to me’.
A. Michael B. Sarah C. Hagar D. Puah A. decorating the Ark B. offering sacrifice
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C. erecting an altar
3. ‘… thoms and thistles it shall bring forth to you and D. fashioning a molten calf
you shall eat the plants of field. In the sweat of your
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face you shall eat bread’.To whom were these words 10. God commanded that Aaron should speak for Moses
spoken? to the Israelites, but Moses should be to Aaron as
A. Cain B. Esau C. Adam D. Abel A. God B. master C. brother D. priest
4. Abraham circumcised his son, Isaac, on the eighth day 11. On the first day when the Israelites left part of the bread,
because. it bred worms and became foul, but on the sixth day
A. It was the custom of his tribe to do so when they left part of the bread it did not become foul
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B. God commanded him to do so because

C. He wanted to distinguish Isaac from Ishmael A. they roasted it immediately
D. Isaac was the son of promise. B. God commanded them to keep it
C. Moses wanted to save them the trouble of
5. Who among Joseph’s brothers was bound by Joseph searching for bread everyday
when they went to Egypt to buy grain? D. by them they have discovered a better way of
A. Simeon B. Reuben C. Benjamin D. Judah preserving it.
6. Joshua was buried in the hill-country of 12. Who was regarded as the greatest prophet in the Old
A. Moab B. Naphtali C. Judah D. Ephraim Testament for seeing God face to face?
A. Elijah B. Jeremiah C. Isaiah D. Moses
7. ‘Take handfuls of ashes from the kiln and let Moses 13. Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys
throw them toward heaven I the sight of Pharaoh’. your words, whatever you command him, shall be put
A. the death of all Egyptian flocks and cattle to death: only be strong and of good courage.
B. the death of the first born and beast The above passage was addressed to:
C. boils ad sores on man and beast A. Moses B. Joshua C. Deborah D. Aaron
D. locusts eating up every herbage.
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14. Which of these statements did God make to Joshua A. Mary was too tender and lovely.
before the crossing of the Jordan? B. the angle warned Joseph not to be harsh on
A. You shall lead my people with the staff of Mary.
Moses in your hand C. Joseph was disappointed with Mary.
B. The people of Israel will murmur against you D. he was a just man.
as they did to Moses.
C. This book of the law shall not depart out of 27. Though Herod wanted to put John the Baptist to death,
our mouth he feared the people, because they held him to be a:
D. You shall select for yourself men of valour A. priest B. preacher C. prophet D. for-runner of Christ.
who will cross the Jordan with you.
28. Which of these if NOT included in the instructions
15. Achan, who took of the devoted things during the fall given to the disciples during their mission?
of Jericho was from the tribe of A. Heal the sick B. Judge the people
A. Reuben B. Benjamin C. Judah D. Manasseh C. Cleanse lepers D. Raise the dead.

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16. Who among the following people was connected with 29. Jesus asked his disciples not to disclose their vision of
the war between Israel and King Jabin of Cannan? the transfiguration until the
A. Egbon B. Jael C. Ehud D. Gideon A. Crucifixion B. Resurrection
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17. ‘Alas, my daughter: you have brought me very low and
you have become the cause of great trouble to me for I 30. When Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, Jesus replied
have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I cannot take that it had been revealed to Peter by
back my vow. A. my Father B. flesh and blood
A. Hannah B. Peninah C. Samson D. Jephthah. C. the spirit of the living God
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18. Elkanah went to worship and to sacrifice to the LORD
at Shiloh 31. Which of the following prophesied the signs of the
A. annually B. monthly C. fortnightly end?
D. every Sabbath A. Jeremiah B. Daniel C. Malachi D. Amos

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Uriah did not wish to go down to his house because 32. The parable of the labourers in the vineyard teaches
A. his wife was pregnant above all God’s
B. Joab would set him in the forefront of the battle A. generosity B. strictness C. partiality D. justice.
C. the Ark was in the battle field
D. David lay with his wife. 33. According to Jesus, every kingdom divided against itself
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20. Then the spirit of the Lord will come mightily upon A. laid waste B. selfish C. satanic D. without a
you, and you shall prophesy with them ... leader.
A. Samuel B. Saul C. David D. Jonathan.
34. Jesus taught that one should make friends quickly with one’s
21. The evil spirit that tormented Saul left him whenever he A. enemy B. neighbour C. master D. accuser.
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D. heard David’s music 35. The Pharisees and Scribes accused the disciples of
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Jesus of transgressing the tradition of the leaders

22. Saul was made king publicly before the Lord and before because they
all the people of Israel at A. did not regard synagogue rules
A. Mizpah B. Gilgal C. Bethel D. Dan. B. did not pray before meals
C. ate with unwashed hands
23. When the Queen of Sheba heard Solomon’s fame D. disobeyed the elders.
concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him
with her 36. ‘Why this waste? For this ointment might have been
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A. questions B. beauty C. army D. wealth. sold for a large sum and given to the poor.’ The event
which led to this saying took place in
24. The greatest of David’s domestic problems that seemed A. Capernaum B. Jerusalem C. Jericho D. Bethany.
to break his heart was the
A. rape of Tamar by Amnon 37. At His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ had to sit
B. killing of Amnon by absalom on an ass because He
C. conspiracy of Absalom against him A. had need of it B. was humble
D. murder of Absalom by Joab. C. wanted to fulfill the scriptures
D. was a king.
25. Besides the gifts of wisdom, what other gift did the
Lord promise to Solomon but with a condition? 38. But Jesus answered them, ‘You are wrong, because
A. Riches B. Honour C. Long life D. Victory in you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.
Warfare For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given
in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.’
26. When Joseph discovered that his betrothed Mary was A. Sadducees B. Pharisees C. Gentiles D. Samaritans.
with child, he decided to divorce her quietly because
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39. “... Let both grow together until the harvest; and at 44. Peter explained that the disciples were not filled with new
harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds wine but with the Holy Spirit according to the prophecy
first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather of
the wheat into my barn.” This passage is on the parable A. Joel B. Micah C. Isaiah D. Jonah
of the
A. mustard seed B. sower 45. Who advised the Sanhedrin to keep away from the
C. tares D. treasure hidden in a field. apostles and let them alone?
A. Cornelius B. Stephen C. Gamaliel D. James.
40. ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, for they shall ...’ 46. Saul travelled to Damascus in order to
A. inherit the earth B. be satisfied A. obtain letters of authority from the High Priest
C. obtain mercy D. see God. B. be converted to Christianity
C. be baptized by Ananias
41. Jesus charged his disciples not to depart from Jerusalem
D. arrest those belonging to the Way.
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This promise was fulfilled when 47. Peter was criticized by the circumcision party in
A. Jesus ascended into heaven. Jerusalem because he
B. the Holy Spirit filled the disciples on the day A. converted the gentiles
of Pentecost. B. raised Dorcas to life

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C. Jesus resurrected from the dead. C. ate with the gentiles
D. the holy Spirit descended upon Cornelius and D. baptized Cornelius
all who heard Peter’s preaching. 48. Who prophesied a great famine over all the world at
Antioch?
42. On their return to Jerusalem immediately after the A. Agabus B. Aeneas C. Claudius D. Barnabas.
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A. preaching B. healing C. alms-giving D. prayer. 49. While Peter was still speaking this, the holy Spirit fell
on all who heard the word.
43. One of the main qualifications of the successor to Judas Where did this happen?
was that he should be a witness A. Jerusalem B. Caesarea C. Antioch D. Damascus.
A. from the time of John the Baptist
B.
C.
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during the time of Christ’s ministry and death
50. Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him and
the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of
D. of the Resurrection. young man named Saul.
A. James B. Philip C. Barnabas D. Stephen
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1. The reference in Genesis chapter 6 to the union between 6. ‘I have sinned this time; the Lord is in the right, and I
the ‘Sons of God’ and the ‘Daughters of Men’ explains and my people are in the wrong; Pharaoh said this after
the origin of the plague of the
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A. hermaphrodites A. hailstorm B. death of the first born C. locusts

B. mighty men of renown D. darkness
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C. gods and goddesses

D. dwarfs. 7. The request of Moses that Israel should be allowed to
go and worship God was interpreted by Pharaoh to
2. ‘Two nation’s in Rebekah’s womb refers to the mean
A. Ammonites and Moabites A. disobedience B. idleness C. lawlessness D. disloyalty
B. Moabites and Edomites
C. Edomites and Israelites 8. The Passover lamb was to be kept until the fourteenth
D. Israelites and Ishmaelites. day of the first month when the whole assembly was to
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kill their lambs

3. Joseph’s rough treatment of his brothers was to A. in the morning B. at noon
A. revenge on them C. in the evening D. at midnight.
B. prolong their starvation
C. assure himself that they were not spies 9. Pharaoh’s horsemen and his army overtook the fleeing
D. prove their sincere contrition Hebrews, encamped by the sea, at
A. Migdol B. Etham C. Succoth D. Pihahiroth.
4. Which of the following BEST describes Abraham’s
reaction to God’s promise of a son by Sarah? 10. The sin of the Israelites that led to the punishment by
A. Humility B. Optmism C. Generosity fiery serpents was
D. Faithlessness A. making the golden calf
B. speaking against God and Moses
5. ‘Mahanaic is so called becaused Jacob saw the angles C. planning to return to Egypt
of God as God’s D. trying to stone Caleb and Joshua.
A. priests B. servants C. messengers D. army

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11. During the confirmation of the covenant, Moses was A. the intrigues for succession to the throne
invited by the Lord along with B. David’s popularity
A. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu C. the fame of Solomon’s wisdom
B. Aaron, Eleazar and Nadab D. David’s love for Uriah’s wife.
C. Abihu, Eleazar and Nadab
D. Eleazar, Aaron and Abihu. 23. As David took to flight from Jerusalem on account of
Absalom’s conspiracy, he was apprehensive of the role of
12. ‘Go into the hills, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide A. Ahitophel B. Ahijah C. Abiathar D. Shimel.
yourselves three days, until the pursurers have
returned; then afterwards you may go your way’. Who 24. To whom did God promise to give the kingdom after
gave this advice? Solomon’s heart turned away from the Lord?
A. Deborah B. Rebekah C. Rahab D. Sihon A. Rehoboam B. Ahijah C. Jeroboam D. Jehoram

13. When Joshua burned Ai, he also put to death the king 25. What did Solomon provide for Hiram in exhcnage for
of Ai, by timber of cedar and cypress?

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A. burning B. stoning C. hanging D. shooting. A. War equipment B. Food C. Wives D. Money.

14. In Jothams’s parable of the trees, Abimelech is very 26. The gift of gold to the infant, Jesus indicated his
much likened to the A. royal status B. priestly status

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A. fig B. bramble C. olive D. vine C. prophetic status D.messianic mission.

15. The preservation of the twelve stones by Joshua in Gilgal 27. Herod ordered the killing of children when he
was to A. learnt that a king was born
A. constitute a museum B. had been tricked by the wise men
B. found a place of worship C. could not see the new baby

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C. remind Israel of the crossing of River Jordan D. searched in vain for the wise men.
D. indicate that the site was a quarry.
28. ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no
16. Samson, as a Nazarite, was required to avoid alcohol means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you
A. women and dead lions shall come a ruler who will govern my people Israel.’
B.
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unclean things and shacing This statement fulfills the prophesy of
C. shaving and swearing A. Joel B. Micah C. Amos D. Nahum.
D. shaving and women.
29. According to Mark, what were the disciples forbidden
17. Which city was captured by Joshua before the disaster to take for their journey?
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at Ai? A. Gold, silver and bag
A. Bethel B. Jericho C. Hebron D. Gilgal B. Bread, bag and staff
C. Sandals, staff and two tunics
18. ‘I have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and I have D. Bread, bag and money.
utterly destroyed the Amalekites.’ This declaration was
made by 30. How many days elapsed between Peter’s confession
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A. David B. Solomon C. Samuel D. Saul and transfiguration?

A. Five B. Six C. Seven D. Eeight.
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19. ‘O Lord of hosts, if thou will ... give to thy maidservant

a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his 31. The young man who wanted to know from Jesus what
life, and no razor shall touch his head’. Who said this? good deed would qualify him for heaven, ‘went away
A. Sarah B. Rachael C. Hannah D. Samson’s sorrowful’ because he
mother. A. hated the poor
B. was uncertain about treasure in heaven
20. Eli fell down and died because of the C. had great possessions
A. defeat of the Israelites D. would realize little money from the sale of his
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B. behaviour of his delinquent children goods.

C. capture of the Ark of Covenant
D. death of his two children 32. In St. Matthew’s record of the ethnical teaching of Jesus
(chapters 5-7), the most important divine demand that
21. “Then Saul fell at once full lenght upon the ground, will enable a man inherit the kingdom of God is
filled with fear because of the words of Samuel; and A. doing the will of God
there was no strenght in him ...” This happened when B. practising charity
Samuel C. prophesying
A. rebuked Saul for sparing Agag D. perfoming miracles.
B. told Saul that God had rejected him and had
33. The answer ‘You are the Christ, the son of the living
chosen David to be king
God’ was made by Peter in the neighbourhood of
C. condemned Saul for offering sacrifice before his
A. Bethlehem in Judea
arrival
B. Capernum
D. was invoked from the dea.
C. Caesarea
22. Ammon’s incest with Tamar marks the begining of
D. Bethsaida.

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A. Nathan B. Zadok C. Ahimelech D. Abiathar.
34. ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ To which 42. ‘Take heed and beware of the leaven Pharisees and
temptation did Jesus give this reply? Sadducees.’ This leaven is their
A. Bowing down to the devil A. wealth B. hypocrisy C. wisdom D. teaching.
B. Turning stone into bread
C. Jumping from the pinnacle 43. The three thousand converts on the day of Pentecost
D. breaking his long fast. devoted themselves to
A. breaking of bread and the prayers
35. Which of these parables teaches about judgement and B. speaking in tongues
separation? C. healing and preaching
A. The Dragnet B. The Hidden Treasure D. prophesying.
C. The Sower D. The Leaven
44. Two of the seven deacons are
36. ‘If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and A. Paramenas and Proselytus
servant of all’. What does this saying of Jesus teach? B. Simon and Stephen

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A. Endurance B. Lack of ambition C. Nicanor and Nicolas
C. Humility D. Relaxation. D. Prochorus and Protus.

37. The appearance of Elijah and Moses at the 45. According to the apostle’s speech before the

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transfiguration indicates the significance of the Sanhedrin, the holy Spirit is given by God to
A. prophets and apostles A. the followers of Christ
B. prophets and the law B. the disciples of Jesus
C. Spirit and the word C. those who obey God
D. Kings and the judges D. those who fast and pray.

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38. One of the illustrations of Jesus on true greatness is 46. In his speech concerning the replacement of Judas
A. giving alms to the poor Iscariot, Peter quoted from
B. preaaching the gospel A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah C. Joel D. the Psalms.
C. becomig like a child
D. knowing how to pray. 47. When Peter escaped from prison during the passover,
ool the guards were
39. From which town did Jesus send two of his diciples to A. drunk B. struck dead C. transfixed D. fast asleep.
make adequate preparation for the last entry into
Jerusalem? 48. One of the seven Hellenists who preached the gospel
A. Bethphage B. Golgotha in Samaria, and from Azotus to the Syrian capital,
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C. Jericho D. Bethany Caesarea, was
A. Stephen B. Prochorus C. Nicanor D. Philip.
40. Which religious groups asked Jesus about payment of
taxes to Ceasar?
49. Simon the magician was rebuked by Peter in Samaria
A. Pharisees and Sadducces.
because he
B. Pharisees and Herodians
A. perverted the minds of the people
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C. Sadduccees and Herodians

B. opposed the teaching of the apostles
D. Herodians and Zealots.
C. Wanted to purchase spiritual power with
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41. When the Pharisees accused Jesus’ disciples of money

plucking heeds of grain on the Sabbath, Jesus reffered D. refused to be baptized.
them to what David did during the high priesthood of
50. The disciples were for the first time called Christians in
A. Tarsus B. Antioch C. Jerusalem D. Judea.

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1. ‘Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man B. Going to Jerusalem every year.
should be alone;…” C. Keeping of the Passover
A. Assistant B. Woman D. Circumcision in the flesh of the foreskins.
C. Helper D. Companion
4. God appeared to Jacob in a dream and Jacob made a vow to
2. The first generation of mankind was destroyed in the great A. return to his father’s house
flood of water because of B. furnish the house of God
A. corruption and violence C. make Bethel his new home
B. disobedience to the Torah D. pay tithe to God.
C. worship of idols
D. immoral sex relationships. 5. Joseph saw his sale by his brothers as God’s plan to enable him.
A. revenge on his brothers
3. Which of the following is the sign of the covenant between B. become the lord of Egypt
God and Abraham? C. become a father to Pharoah
A. The sprinking of blood on door posts D. preserve life.

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6. The two Hebrew midwives instructed by Paroah to kill the 16. ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins’ means
Hebrew male babies at birth were that in comparison with his father
A. Shipharah and Zipporah A. reign more wisely B. be more lenient
B. Pu’ah and Miriam C. be harsher D. be more just
C. Shipharah and Puah
D. Zipporah and Puah 17. What portion have we in David? We have no inheritance
in the son of jesse.
7. The Egyptian magicians were able to reproduce the first To your tents, O Israel!….
three miracles done by Moses and Aaron, but the fourth This declaration marked the end of
which they were unable perform was the plague of A. monarchy in Israel B. united kingdom in
A. gnat from the dust Israel
B. frogs C. confederacy in Israel D. divided kingdom in
C. swarm of bees Israel
D. locusts.
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8. The possibility of crossing the Red Sea was seen by reform was the
Israel as A. prophecy of Huldah the prophetess
A. God’s active presence in their midst B. scarifies of Hilkiah the priest
B. the miraculous power of Moses’ rod C. discovery of the book of the law

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C. a punishment of the Egyptians D. preparation of the passover
D. a favour deserved by Israel.
19. ‘Seek good, and not evil that you may live; and so the
9. In Exodus 17 and Numbers 20, similar incidents of lack of Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you have said…’
water for the congregation are recorded. A significant Which prophet gave this advice?
difference however, is that in Exodus 17, Moses is commanded to A. Hosea B. Amos C. Isaiah

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A. strike the rock D.Jeremiah
B. strike the rock twice
C. speak to the rock 20. And at the time of the offering of the oblation, the prophet
D. speak to the rock twice came near and said, ‘… O Lord, answer me, that this people
may know that thou, O Lord, art God, and that thou had
10.
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The only commandment which has a promise attached it turned their hearts back.’
concerns What happened after this prayer?
A. respecting parents A. There was heavy rain
B. keeping the Sabbath B. There was thunder and lightning
C. not taking the name of the Lord in vain C. There was a strong wing
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D. not coveting our neighbour’s house. D. The fire of the Lord fell.

11. ‘What is sweeter than honey’ ‘What is stronger than lion?’ 21. One of the reasons why Sennacherib could not enter
Who gave this riddle? Jerusalem and conquer it as he did to Samaria was that
A. Joseph B. Solomon A. his god told hi9m to return home from his camp
C. Samson D. Ahimelech B. thousand of his soldiers miraculously died overnight
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C. he willingly changed his mind and returned to

12. ‘Draw your sword and kill me, lest men say of me. “A his country
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woman killed him.” D. fight broke out among his soldiers.

The speaker was
A. Sisera B. Samson 22. When the Chaldean army captured King Zedekiah, they
C. Abimelech D. Ahimelech A. hung him on a tree
B. slew his wives before his eyes
13. A famous prophetes who was also a judge in Israel was C. bound him in fetters
A. Hannah B. Sarah D. cut off his figures and toes
C. Peninah D. Deborah
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23. ‘All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every
14. Gideon was also called Jerubbaal because he one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the
A. pulled down the altar of Baal and cut down inquity of us all.’
the Asherah beside it This messianic prophecy was made by
B. led the Israelites against the Midianites who A. Jeremiah B. Amos
were Baal Worshippers C. Ezekiel D. Isaiah
C. turned Israel away from Baal worship
D. tested God. 24. The vision of ‘dry bones’ teaches that
A. there is life after death
15. Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom because B. there will be a resurrection of the body
A. he did everything as the Lord had commanded him C. there will be a new creation
B. Moses had laid his hand upon him D. exiled Israel will be restored.
C. the Lord had promised to be with him as He
was with Moses 25. Gilgamesh Epic is the Babylonian equivalent of the biblical
D. he meditated on the book of the law day and story of the
night.
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A. Patriarchs B. creation 36. From the Parable of the friend at midnight we learn that
C. fall D. flood A. we should always make our requests even at
26. To whom was the birth of Jesus announced with a sign? midnight
A. An angle of the Lord B. The shepherds B. we cannot receive anything from God if we don’t
C. Herod the Great D. The wise men ask
27. The central message of John the Baptist in the Jordan C. an evil father will always give good gifts to his
region was about a baptism. children
A. with water B.with the Holy Spirit D. the heavenly Father will always give the Holy
C. of forgivenessD. of repentance Spirit to anybody.

28. Jesus heard a voice saying: ‘Thou art my beloved son; 37. And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by
with thee I am well pleased.’ Jesus heard this voice during Satan; and he was with the wild beasts, and the angels
His ministered to him, Jesus was led into the wilderness by
A. baptism B. transfiguration A.The devil B. The Spirit
C. crucifixion D. ascension. C.Demons D.Angles

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29. According to Herod, Jesus was John the Baptist raised 38. Which of the following instructions was given only to
from the dead because He the seventy and not to the twelve when Jesus sent His
A. was a prophet like one of the prophets disciples on missions?

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B. was Elijah the prophet A. Wipe off the dust from their feet
C. had the powers of John at work in him B. Salute no one on the road
D. had become known. C. Take on bag
D. Go from house to house
30. When John sent his disciples to ask Jesus ‘Are you the
one who is to come….? 39. ‘But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.

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Jesus immediate reaction was to A. Eating B. Drinking
A. cure many diseases C. Fasting D. Praying
B. ask them to tell John about his miracles
C. speak to the crowds concerning John 40. ‘Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and
D. ask the crowds what they went into the to God the things that are God’s
wilderness to see
ool The above quotation teaches
A. Rejection of civil authority
31. ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among B. Obedience to civil authority
men with whom he, is pleased!’ is usually referred to as C. Indifference to civil authority
A. The angles’ song B. David’s song D. Disobedience to civil authority
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C. Shepherd’s song D. Luke’s song.
41. Who requested for the body of Jesus after His death?
32. ‘I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.’ A. Nicodemus the Pharisee
This statement was made during the healing of the B. Simon of Cyrene
A. ten lepers B. paralytic C. Simon the disciple
C. blind man D. centurion’s D. Joseph of Arimathea
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servant
42. ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us
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33. When they saw the man who had been possessed by …?
demons in his right mind, the Gerasrnse This expresses the regret of
A. fled the city for fear A. Peter’s audience at Pentecost
B. asked Jesus to depart from then B. The twelve after His arrest
C. asked Jesus, ‘what is your name?’ C. Cleopas and one other disciple
D. asked Jesus to stay on with the. D. Cornelius and his friends

34. One of the objectives, according to Mark, for which Jesus 43. Paul was accused of apparently being a preacher of
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appointed the twelve, was for them to foreign divinities in Athens because he preached Jesus
A. love one another and the
B. make disciples of al the nations of the earth A. Cross B. Law
C. cast out demons C. Resurrection D. Second coming
D. denounce the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and 44. When Paul and Barnabas healed a cripple at Lystra, the
the Sadducess. people named them
A. Zeus and Hermes
35. ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are not on the side of God, B. Seus nd Apollo
but of men.’ C. Jupiter and Mercury
The reason for this sharp rebuke was that the addressee D. Zeus and Mars
A. confessed that Jesus is the Christ.
B. wanted to dissuade Jesus from dying on the 45. Paul told the Athenians that they were very religious
cross because
C. desired to be the right hand of Christ A. Some of their poets said that men are the
D. wanted Jesus to worship him. offsprings of God
B. They dedicated an altar to the Unknown God
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C. Their Epicurean and Stoic philosophers B. Believe in the Lord Jesus
always discussed religious issues C. Release us and wash our wounds
D. The city was full of idols and symbols of D. Trust in God and pray always
religious devotion
49. “Let it be known to you then that if this salvation of
46. The elders at Jerusalem advised Paul on his arrival in God has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen”
the city to This implies that
A. Avoid the Jewish Christians A. The Gentiles will be more receptive to Christianity
B. Purify himself along with men under vows than the Jews
C. Join those in the temple for prayer and fasting B. The Jews have lost the opportunity of salvation f
D. Preach the good news orever
C. The gentiles are very understanding
47. ‘Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I
D. Paul has completely lost hope in the Jews.
am with you, and no man shall attach you to harm you;
for I have many people in this city.’ 50. During the voyage to Rome, some people thought that
The city referred to was Paul was a god because

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A. Corinth B. Ephesus A. He caused rain to fall
C. Athens D. Troas B. An angel appeared to him
C. He was not harmed by a viper
48. To the question of the Philippian Jailer, Men, what must D. He broke his chains easily.

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I do to be saved? Paul replied,
A. Confess your sins and give alms

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1. ‘Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man D. Zipporah and Pual
should be alone;…”
A. Assistant B. Woman 7. The Egyptian magicians were able to reproduce the
C. Helper D.
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Companion first three miracles done by Moses and Aaron, but the
fourth which they were unable perform was the plague
2. The first generation of mankind was destroyed in the of
great flood of water because of A. gnat from the dust B. frogs
A. corruption and violence C. swarm of bees D. locusts.
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B. disobedience to the Torah
C. worship of idols 8. The possibility of crossing the Red Sea was seen by
D. immoral sex relationships. Israel as
A. God’s active presence in their midst
3. Which of the following is the sign of the covenant B. the miraculous power of Moses’ rod
between God and Abraham? C. a punishment of the Egyptians
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A. The sprinking of blood on door posts D. a favour deserved by Israel.

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B. Going to Jerusalem every year.

C. Keeping of the Passover 9. In Exodus 17 and Numbers 20, similar incidents of lack
D. Circumcision in the flesh of the foreskins. of water for the congregation are recorded. A significant
difference however, is that in Exodus 17, Moses is
4. God appeared to Jacob in a dream and Jacob made a vow commanded to
to A. strike the rock
A. return to his father’s house B. strike the rock twice
B. furnish the house of God C. speak to the rock
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C. make Bethel his new home D. speak to the rock twice

D. pay tithe to God.

5. Joseph saw his sale by his brothers as God’s plan to 10. The only commandment which has a promise attached
enable him. it concerns
A. revenge on his brothers A. respecting parents
B. become the lord of Egypt B. keeping the Sabbath
C. become a father to Pharoah C. not taking the name of the Lord in vain
D. preserve life. D. not coveting our neighbour’s house.

6. The two Hebrew midwives instructed by Pharaoh to 11. ‘What is sweeter than honey?’
kill the Hebrew male babies at birth were ‘What is stronger than lion?’
A. Shipharah and Zipporah Who gave this riddle?
B. Puah and Miriam A. Joseph B. Solomon C. Samson D. Ahimelech
C. Shipharah and Puah
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12. ‘Draw your sword and kill me, lest men say of me. “A C. he willingly changed his mind and returned to
woman killed him.” ’ his country
The speaker was D. fight broke out among his soldiers.
A. Sisera B. Samson C. Abimelech D. Ahimelech.
22. When the Chaldean army captured King Zedekiah, they
13. A famous prophetes who was also a judge in Israel was A. hung him on a tree
A. Hannah B. Sarah C. Peninah D. Deborah. B. slew his wives before his eyes
C. bound him in fetters
14. Gideon was also called Jerubbaal because he D. cut off his figures and toes
A. pulled down the altar of Baal and cut down
the Asherah beside it 23. ‘All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned
B. led the Israelites against the Midianites who every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him
were Baal Worshippers the inquity of us all.’
C. turned Israel away from Baal worship This messianic prophecy was made by
A. Jeremiah B. Amos C. Ezekiel D. Isaiah.

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D. tested God.

15. Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom because 24. The vision of ‘dry bones’ teaches that
A. he did everything as the Lord had commanded A. there is life after death
B. there will be a resurrection of the body

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him
B. Moses had laid his hand upon him C. there will be a new creation
C. the Lord had promised to be with him as He D. exiled Israel will be restored.
was with Moses 25. Gilgamesh Epic is the Babylonian equivalent of the
D. he meditated on the book of the law day and biblical story of the
night. A. Patriarchs B. creation C. fall D. flood.

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16. ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins’ means 26. To whom was the birth of Jesus announced with a sign?
that in comparison with his father A. An angle of the Lord
A. reign more wisely B. be more lenient B. The shepherds
C. be harsher D. be more just. C. Herod the Great
17. What portion have we in David?
ool D. The wise men
We have no inheritance in the son of jesse. 27. The central message of John the Baptist in the Jordan
To your tents, O Israel!…. region was about a baptism.
This declaration marked the end of A. with water B. with the Holy Spirit
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A. monarchy in Israel C. of forgiveness D. of repentance
B. united kingdom in Israel
C. confederacy in Israel 28. Jesus heard a voice saying: ‘Thou art my beloved son;
D. divided kingdom in Israel with thee I am well pleased.’
Jesus heard this voice during His
18. The incident which inspired King Josiah to undertake a A. baptism B. transfiguration C. crucifixion
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reform was the D. ascension.

A. prophecy of Huldah the prophetess
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B. scarifies of Hilkiah the priest 29. According to Herod, Jesus was John the Baptist raised
C. discovery of the book of the law from the dead because He
D. preparation of the passover. A. was a prophet like one of the prophets
B. was Elijah the prophet
19. ‘Seek good, and not evil that you may live; and so the C. had the powers of John at work in him
Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you have said…’ D. had become known.
Which prophet gave this advice?
A. Hosea B. Amos C. Isaiah D. Jeremiah 30. When John sent his disciples to ask Jesus ‘Are you
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the one who is to come...?

20. And at the time of the offering of the oblation, the Jesus immediate reaction was to
prophet came near and said, ‘… O Lord, answer me, A. cure many diseases
that this people may know that thou, O Lord, art God, B. ask them to tell John about his miracles
and that thou had turned their hearts back.’ C. speak to the crowds concerning John
What happened after this prayer? D. ask the crowds what they went into the
A. There was heavy rain wilderness to see
B. There was thunder and lightning
31. ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among
C. There was a strong wing
men with whom he, is pleased!’ is usually referred to as
D. The fire of the Lord fell.
A. The angles’ song B. David’s song
21. One of the reasons why Sennacherib could not enter C. Shepherd’s song D. Luke’s song.
Jerusalem and conquer it as he did to Samaria was that
A. his god told him to return home from his camp 32. ‘I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.’
B. thousand of his soldiers miraculously died This statement was made during the healing of the
overnight A. ten lepers B. paralytic
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C. blind man D. centurion’s B. Simon of Cyrene
servant. C. Symon the disciple
D. Joseph of Arimathea.
33. When they saw the man who had been possessed by
demons in his right mind, the Gerasenes 42. ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us
A. fled the city for fear ...?’ This expresses the regret of
B. asked Jesus to depart from then A. Peter’s audience at Pentecost
C. asked Jesus, ‘what is your name?’ B. the twelve after His arrest
D. asked Jesus to stay on with the. C. Cleopas and one other disciple
D. Cornelius and his friends.
34. One of the objectives, according to Mark, for which
Jesus appointed the twelve, was for them to 43. Paul was accused of apparently being a preacher of
A. love one another foreign divinities in Athens because he preached Jesus
B. make disciples of al the nations of the earth and the
C. cast out demons A. cross B. law C. resurrection D. second coming.

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D. denounce the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and 44. When Paul and Barnabas healed a cripple at Lystra, the
the Sadducess. people named them
35. ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are not on the side of A. Zeus and Hermes

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God, but of men.’ B. Zeus and Apollo
The reason for this sharp rebuke was that the addressee C. Jupiter and Mercury
A. confessed that Jesus is the Christ. D. Zeus and Mars.
B. wanted to dissuade Jesus from dying on the 45. Paul told the Atheniasn that they were very religious
cross because
C. desired to be the right hand of Christ

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A. some of their poets said that men are the
D. wanted Jesus to worship him. offsprings of God.
36. From the Parable of the friend at midnight we learn that B. they deidcated an altar to the Unknown God.
A. we should always make our requests even at C. their Epicurean and Stoic philosophers always
midnight discussed religious issues.
B.
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we cannot receive anything from God if we D. the city was full of idols and symbols of
don’t ask religious devotion.
C. an evil father will always give good gifts to 46. The elders at Jerusalem advised Paul on his arrival in
his children the city to
D. the heavenly Father will always give the Holy
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A. avoid the Jewish Christians
Spirit to anybody. B. purify himself along with men under vows
37. And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by C. join those in the temple for prayer and fasting
Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels D. preach the good news.
ministered to him. 47. ‘Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I
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Jesus was led into the wilderness by am with you, and no man shall attack you to harm you;
A. the devil B. the Spirit C. demons D. angels. for I have many people in this city.’
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38. Which of the following instructions was given only to A. Corinth B. Ephesus C. Athens D. Troas.
the seventy and not to the twelve when Jesus sent His
disciples on missions? 48. To the question of the Philippian Jailer, ‘Men, what
A. Wipe off the dust from their feet must I do to be saved? Paul replied,
B. Salute no one on the road A. confess your sins and give alms
C. Take no bag B. believe in the Lord Jesus
D. go from house to house. C. release us and wash our wounds
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39. ‘But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.
What issues was raised to which this statement was a 49. “Let it be kown to you then that if this salvation of God
response? has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen.”
A. Eating B. Drinking C. Fasting D. Praying. This imples that
A. the Gentiles will be more receptive to
40. ‘Then render to Ceasar the things that are Ceaser’s and Christianity than the Jews
to God the things that are God’s.’ B. the Jews have lost the opportunity of salvation
The above quotation teaches forever.
A. rejection of civil authority C. the Gentiles are very understanding
B. obedience to civil authority D. Paul has completely lost hope in the Jews.
C. indifference to civil authority
D. disobedience to civil authority. 50. During the voyage to Rome, some people thought that
Paul was a god because
41. Who requested for the body of Jesus after His death? A. he caused rain to fall
A. Nicodemus the Pharisee B. an angel appeared to him

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C. he was not harmed by a viper
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he broke his chains easily.

1. “Be fruitful and multiply ...” C. The lamb should be eaten boiled with its head,
. This statement occurs first in Genesis following the legs and inner parts.
creation of D. It should not be eaten in haste.
A. day and night
B. the earth and the seas 10. Before God met with Israel at Mount Sinai, Moses
C. living creatures and birds charged his people not to
D. Adam and Eve A. go near the mountain
B. go near a woman
2. “… Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his C. tremble at the sight of smoke
blood be shed; for God made man in his own image…” D. tremble at the sound of thunder.
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A. origin of blood revenge 11. “It is not the sound of shouting for victory, or the sound
B. prohibition of suicide of the cry of defeat, but the sound of singing that I
C. importance of blood hear.”
D. disapproval of violence A. consecration of the Israelites at Mount Sinai

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B. crossing of the Red Sea
3. The four promises of God to Abram were land, C. fall of Jericho
A. Greatness, riches and blessings D. worship of a god.
B. Fame, circumcision and many descendants
C. Many descendant, greatness and medium of 12. In order to stay alive, anyone who was bitten by the
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D. Greatness, salvation and blessings. A. touch the bronze serpent
B. make a bronze serpent
4. “God has made laughter for me; every-one who hears C. kill a serpent
will laugh over me.” D. look at the bronze serpent
This statement was made at the birth of
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A. Ishmael B. Isaac C. Esau D. Samuel 13. “… As I was with Moses, so I will be with you I will not
fail you or forsake you…”
5. The main point emphasized in the story of Joseph’s In the above passage, God addresses
treatment of his brothers in Egypt was that A. the spies B. Joshua C. Aaron D. Gideon.
A. God’s design for anybody cannot be stopped
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B. it is good to forgive one’s enemies 14. The cities of the Amorites were completely devastated
C. one should test any old enemy before trusting by Israel through the combined forces of
him A. plague, hailstone and sword
D. wrongful action weakens the valiant. B. plague, panic and hailstone
C. panic hailstone and sword
6. “Put off your shoes from feet; for the place where you D. panic, plague and sword.
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stand is holy.”Where was this statement made?

A. Mount Horeb B. Mount Sinai 15. In which of the Philistine citied did Samson carry away
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C. Jericho D. Gilgal on his shoulder, the doors, posts and bar of the city
gate?
7. When the Israelites were caught between Pharaoh’s A. Ashdod B. Askelon C. Gath D. Gaza.
army and the Red Sea, God instructed Moses to
A. command the sea to be divided 16 The king that reigned in Samaria during the prophecies
B. throw his rod into the sea of Amos and Hosea was
C. strike the sea twice A. Jeroboam, the son of Nebat
D. stretch out his hand over the sea B. Jeroboam, the son of Joash
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C. Ahab, the son of Omri

8. “Who is the Lord that I should heed his voice and let D. Jehoash, the son of Jeohaz.
Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and moreover I will
not let Israel go.” 17. The kink who disguised himself when he traveled to
A. He increased their burden Romoth-gilead was
B. He killed their male children A. Ahijah B. Jehu C. Abah D. David.
C. He hesitatingly released them
D. He appealed to them to stay in Egypt. 18. Which of the following kings built the city of Samaria?
A. Jeroboam II B. Ahab C. Omri D. Rehoboam
9. Which of the following is a condition for the eating of
the Passover? 19. The theme of Amos’s prophecies centres on the
A. A fatted lamb should be taken from among A. holiness of God
The sheep or goat B. jealousy of God
B. Anything that remained until morning should C. righteousness of God
be burnt D. punishment of evil

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20. The event which ultimately led to the destruction of 29. “… Rob no one by violence or by false accusation, and
the Northern Kingdom was the invasion of be content with your wages.”
A. Syria by Assyria and Judah A. scribes B. multitudes C. soldiers
B. Jerusalem by Syria and Israel D. tax collectors.
C. Damascus by Judah and Syria
D. Assyria by Israel and Judah 30. “… The heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit
descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a
21. What was king Hezehiah’s reaction to the letter of threat voice came..”
from the Assyrian king? A. being baptized B. praying to God
A. He spread it before God in the temple and C. at the Transfiguration D. in the temple
prayed
B. He sent for his fellow kings to come and assist 31. James and John caused the other disciple of Jesus to
him be angry because they
C. He summoned his soldiers to fight the A. did not go with the others on the missionary
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D. He sent to the prophets for advice B. asked for a special favour to sit with Jesus in
22. Manasseh did what was evil in the sight of the Lord glory
because he C. were Lazy
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B. persecuted the prophets of Yahweh Baptist
C. encourage idol worship
D. waged wars against the people of God. 32. What is the significance of Jesus allowing His disciples
to take certain things and not others on their missionary
23. Who was the last king of Judah that suffered at the journey to the evangelist?
hands of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon? A. Adequate material and spiritual preparation

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A. Jehoiakim B. Manasseh C. Jehoiachin should be made for the work
D. Zedekiah B. He should depend on his audience for every
need
24. The image of jealousy which Ezekiel saw was the C. He should have absolute confidence in the
A. fornication among the Israelites sufficiency of God
B.
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worship of Baal in the land of Israel D. He should not leave a place where he is not
C. abomination in the temple received without placing a curse on the people
D. destruction of the temple.
33. …” Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke
25. What reason did the people around Jerusalem give for of his departure…
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wanting to assist the returned exiles in rebuilding the A. return of Jesus ot Capernaum
temple? B. return of Jesus to Nazareth
A. They shared the same geographical location C. ascension of Jesus into Heaven
with the jews D. crucifixion of Jesus in Jerusalem
B. They themselves were Jews by descent
C. They were commanded to do so by king Cyrus 34. Jesus pronounced ‘woe’ on the rich during the sermon
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D. They also worshipped the same God as the A. loved money more than God
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B. were oppressive
26. Jeremiah’s vision of the rod of almond was meant to C. had receive their reward on earth
symbolize that God D. were proud.
A. would protect Jeremiah at all times
B. would confirm His word through Jeremiah 35. In the parable of the sower, the seeds that fell on the
C. would send evil from the North upon the people rock represent people who
D. had appointed Jeremiah as a prophet before A. believed for a short while and later fell away
his birth B. resisted the good news
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C. believed and were later enticed by riches

27. “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many D. were drawn away by ambitions.
in Israel, …”
A. few Israelites would be save 36. “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
B. no Israelite would be saved A. keep the commandments and surrender his
C. all Israelites would be saved wealth
D. many Israelites would be saved B. keep the commandments and pay tithe
C. repent and believe the gospel
28. ‘… Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s D. do to others as he wished other to do to him
house?
A. The Publicans 37. “Go your way; your faith has made you well”.
B. The Sadducees This statement was addressed to
C. Joseph and Mary A. Bartimaeus
D. The Lawyers and Pharisees. B. the Centurion
C. the Paralytic

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D. the woman with the Issue of blood C. the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas were here
ordained priests
38. The disciples could not cast out the dumb spirit D. Paul and Barnabas were here confirmed
because Christians and the first Apostles.
A. it was stubborn
B. they were not familiar with that particular spirit 45. The reason for the first Apostolic Council in Jerusalem
C. they had not been fasting was that
D. it could only be driven out by prayer A. Paul’s Apostleship was in dispute
B. circumcision was enjoined on the Gentile
39. Which of the following did NOT believe in the convertsas necessary for salvation
resurrection of the dead? C. the Gentiles were discriminated against at the
A. The Essenes B. The Herodians fellowship meals
C. The Pharisees D. The Sadducees. D. the widows of Hellenistic Jews were
discriminated against in the daily ministration,
40. The Holy week starts with the 46. Before the Areopagus, Paul declared that the Unknown

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A. Transfiguration God was
B. Cleaning of the temple A. indeed the creator of all
C. Triumphal entry B. truly a fake deity
D. Baptism of Jesus C. spiritually

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D. a manifestation of the human mind
41. Where did Jesus go after His triumphal entry into
Jerusalem? 47. Owing to the uproar in Jerusalem, the tribune ordered
A. Bethphage Paul to be examined by scourging, but changed his
B. Bethany mind when he discovered that Paul was
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D. Nazareth C. a Pharisee D. a Jew

42. Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified because he 48. When Paul and his companions were ship-wrecked,
A. wished to satisfy the crowd the soldiers planned to kill the prisoners but the
B. feared Caesar centurion prevented them because
C. found Him guilty
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D. was afraid of the chief priests B. they would have to account for them
C. te wanted to save Paul’s life
43. The two disciples on the way to Emmaus recognized D. it was not lawful to kill
Jesus
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A. while He was teaching 49. “… You shall indeed hear but never understand and
B. before they go to the village you shall indeed see but never perceive.”
C. when they got to Jerusalem To which prophet did Paul attribute this saying?
D. at the breaking of bread while at table A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah
C. Joel D. Ezekiel
44. “Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands
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on them and sent them off. 50. On arrival in Rome, Paul first addressed
The significance of the laying on the hands in this A. Caesar’s household
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passage is that B. the Gentiles

A. the Church under the guidance of the Holy C. the Roman Council
Spirit initiated the missionary work of Paul and Barnabas D. the Jewish Council
B. the teachers’ and prophets’ hand conferred
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1. “I heard the sound of thee in the garden, and I was C. send out the dove
afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” The D. remain in the ark.
question that immediately followed this statement was
A. “What is this that you have done?” 3. “. . . Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to
B “Who told you that you that you are naked?” you . . .” This statement was made by
C. “Where are you?” A. God B. Abraham C. Jacob D. Isaac
D. “Have you eaten of the tree of which I 4. “This lad is gone; and where shall I go?” Which of
commanded you not to eat?” Joseph’s brothers uttered these words?
A Benjamin B. Judah C. Reuben D. Simeon.
2. One of the rules given to Noah after the flood was that
he should 5. Pharaoh oppressed the Israelites because
A. cultivate the land A. he feared that they might join his enemies to fight
B. not to eat the flesh with its blood him
B. they continued to give birth to male children

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C. the midwives did not kill the children at birth B. she was childless
D. he did not know Jacob and Joseph. C. she was a second wife
D. she was young.
6. “... The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to
16. Who was unfaithful to her husband as Israel was to
be still...” The Lord fought for the people of Israel on
God?
the occasion referred to in the statement by
A. Gomer B. Rahab C. Jezebel D. Lo-ruhamah.
A. drowning the Egyptian army in the Red Sea
B. opening a chasm in the earth and swallowing
17. “... To your tents O Israel!” This was a signal for
their enemies
A. war B. plebiscite C. rebellion D. truce.
C. raining fire and brimstone on their enemies
D. raining hail and stones on their enemies.
18. “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand,
there shall be neither dew nor rain those years except
7. When Moses delayed to come down from the mountain,
by my words.” Who was the Israelites king during the
the Israelites
period of the drought?

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A. murmured against God and Moses
A. Omri B. Ahab C. Jeroboam I D. Jeroboam II.
B. decided to go back to Egypt
C. went up to look for him 19. When Elishah received the message about Benhadad’s

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D. asked Aaron to make gods for them iII-health, the prophet wept because
A. Benhadad was his friend
8. Moses could not enter the promised Land because he B. Benhadad would not recover from the sickness
A. was too old to cross the border C. Hazael would not succeed him
B. was too busy preparing his successor D. Hazael would be cruel to Israel.
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D. died in the wilderness 20. “... Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear, open thy eyes, O
Lord, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib,
9. Moses consecrated Joshua as the new leader of Israel
which he has sent to mock the living God ...”This was the
in the presence of
prayer of
A. Aaron B. Eleazar C. Zadok D. Mariam.
A. Josiah B. Isaiah C. Rabshakeh D. Hezekiah.
10.
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“All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever
21. “...Behold, I am bringing upon Jerusalem and Judah
you send us we will go. Just as we obeyed Moses in all
such evil that the ears of every one who hears of it will
things, so we will obey you ...” This pledge was made
tingle ...” The above was said because of the sins of
to Joshua by the
A. Josiah B. Manasseh C. Amon D. Zedekiah.
A. Reubenites, the Gadites and part of the tribe
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Manasseh 22. Saul initially desired to kill David because
B. twelve tribes of Israel A. David became very popular after killing Goliath
C. two spies sent to Jericho B. David wanted to overthrow him
D. seventy elders C. David married Michal and befriended Jonathan
D. Saul was tormented by an evil spirit.
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11. Rahab the harlot assisted the Israelites spies as they

prepared to attack 23. God revealed to Solomon that the kingdo would be
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A. Ai B. Gideon C. Jericho divided after him because he

D. the five kings of the Ammorites. A. had many wives
B. over-taxed and enslaved the people
12. “Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the C. was too extravagant
strong came something sweet.” This riddle was D. worshipped other gods.
explained first to Samson’s
24. “In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting
A. parent-in-law B. wife C. parents D. friends.
upon a throne, high and lifted up; and His train filled
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the temple.” Which prophet is associated with this

13. For offending God, the Israelites were delivered into
vision?
the power of Midian for
A. Amos B. Hosea C. Isaiah D. Jeremiah.
A. seven years B. nine years
C. twelve years D. fifteen years. 25. King Herod granted the request of the daughter of Herodias
by beheading John the Baptist because
14. Gideon was able to defeat the Midianites with a reduced A. the King was impressed by the way she
number of soldiers because he danced
A. was a good fighter B. John the Baptist opposed the king’s
B. was a prudent warrior love affairs with Herodias
C. had better weapons C. Herod was bound by oath and personal
D. had faith in God integrity
D. Herod was anxious to see John the Baptist
15. Elkannah would give Hannah only one portion of the
dead.
sacrifice because
A. he loved her
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26. Which of the following is NOT a condition for being a 36. “.. . For the Son of man also came not to be served but
disciple of Jesus? to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
A. Having a good knowledge of the scriptures This statement was made by Jesus
B. Self denial A. after healing two blind men near Jericho
C. Taking up of the cross daily B. immediately before he told the parable of the
D. Confessing Jesus. householder
C. during the discussion that followed the
27. According to Mark’s Gospel, the first miracle of Jesus
request of the sons of Zebedee
was
D. as he was foretelling his crucifixion and
A. healing a leper
resurrection.
B. opening the eyes of a blind man
C. healing a man with an unclean spirit
37. Herod was very glad to see Jesus at the trial because
D. raising a dead boy to life.
A. John the Baptist spoke to him about Jesus
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to appear immediately, Jesus told them the parable of the C. he hoped to see Jesus perform some miracles
A. great banquet B. prodigal son D. the quarrel between Herod and Pilate was
C. pounds D. vineyard. settled on account of Jesus.

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29. The miracle which Jesus performed on the Sabbath was 38. “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the
the healing of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” This
A. Gerasene demonic B. paralytic verse is connected with
C. epileptic boy D. man with A. the birth of Jesus.
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C. the resurrection of Jesus Christ
30. Peace makers are blessed because they shall
D. the song of the disciples after the Last Supper.
A. obtain peace of mind
B. see God
39. According to Mark, the people who saw where Jesus
C. inherit the earth
was laid were Mary Magdalene and
D.
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be called the sons of God
A. Mary the mother of Jesus
31. “He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you B. Mary the mother of James
rejects me, ...” The above statement was addressed to C. Joanna
A. the 12 whom he sent out to preach D. Salome
B. all the disciples, just before the Ascension
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C. the 70 whom he sent out to preach 40. The message of the risen Christ to the woman who
D. all the disciples during the Sermon on the came early to the tomb was to be relayed to the disciples
Mount. and to
A. the Jews B. the Sadduccees
32. “A great Prophet has arisen among us! and God had visited
C. Thomas D. Peter.
his people. “These statements were made during the
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A. healing of the Centurion’s slave

41. “I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have;
B. raising of the son of the widow of Nain
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in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” This

C. raising of Tabitha
was said by Peter to a lame man
D. raising of Lazarus.
A. at the pool called Bethsaida
33. Jesus gave the sign of Jonah to the Pharisees to indicate
B. carried by four friends
his
C. at the gate called Beautiful
A. three-fold office as Prophet, Priest and King
D. who was also blind.
B. transfiguration and glorification
C. messianic role
42. The immediate cause of the stoning of Stephen was his
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D. death and resurrection.

A. condemnation of the Jews
34. The Jews asked Jesus whether they should pay their B. declaration of Jesus as the Righteous One
tax or not because they wanted to C. condemnation of the Jewish rite of
A. entrap him in is talk circumcision
B. praise his teaching D. claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God.
C. help him and his disciples to pay taxes
D. evade paying taxes. 43. “But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about
two hours they all with one voice cried out, “Great is
35. Jesus began to teach his disciples about his suffering,
Artemis of the Ephesians!” Who was the Jew alluded to
rejection, crucifixion and resurrection after
here?
A. the Transfiguration
A. Paul B. Alexander C. Gaius D. Aristarchus.
B. the healing of the blind Bartimaeus
C. Peter’s Confession
44. Saul and Barnabas were sent on their mission by the
D. the encounter at Gethsemane
A. church at Antioch
B. apostles at Jerusalem
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C. church at Tarsus D. advised to do so by the elders.
D. Christians in Rome.
48. During Paul’s trial by the Tribunal, he brought a division
45. The Jerusalem Council sent a group of four, with a letter between the Pharisees and Sadduccees by mentioning
to Antioch. At the end of their mission, which of the the issue of
following remained behind in Antioch? A. the Resurrection
A. Judas and Silas B. faith in God through Jesus
B. Silas and Paul C. the miracle of God
C. Paul and Barnabas D. the judgment
D. Barnabas and Judas
49. On the Island of Malta, Paul healed a man who was
46. “They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men A. born blind
who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into B. deaf and dumb
prison; and do they now cast us out secretly?. . .” This C. lame from birth

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experience of Paul was in D. sick with dysentery.
A. Athens B. Jerusalem C. Philippi D. Caesarea.
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47. Paul purified himself in the Temple after the third missionary now on I will go to the Gentiles.” The above statement
journey because he was was made by
A. unclean A. Jesus B. Paul C. Peter D. James.
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1. What was upon the face of the deep on the first day of C. an influential prisoner
creation?
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A. Light B. Cloud C. Water D. Darkness
8. The children of Israel cried out to God for help in Egypt
2. “Let there be lights I the firmament of the heavens to because
separated the day from the night …” A. their male children were killed
This statement was made by God on the
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B. they were hungry and overworked
A. third day B. fourth day C. they were in bondage
C. fifth day D. sixth day D. Moses failed to look after them.,

3. The story of the Fall teaches that 9. “What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go
A. man was made in the image of God from serving us?”
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B. it is a sin to disobey God The above statement was made by

C. Adam was less guilty than Eve A. the Egyptian soldiers
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D. God created man naked. B. the Egyptian magicians

C. the Cananites in the wilderness
4. ‘On that day all the fountains of the great deep burst D. Pharaoh and his servants.
forth and the windows of the heavens were opened.
The result of this was a 10. The manna which the Israelites left till the morning in
A. great earthquake B. heavy rainfall disobedience to God.
C. consuming fire D. violent wind. A. bred worms and changed colour
B. melted and bred worms
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5. “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would C. bred worms and became foul
suckle children?…” D. melted and became foul,
A. Ishmael B. Sarah
C. God D. Hagar. 11 God gave the ten commandments to the people of
Israel because He
6. The quotation, “Let me not look upon the death of the A. is a jealous God
child” comes form the story about B. wanted their days to be long
A. Solomon and the two harlots C. redeemed them from slavery in Egypt
B. the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael D. frowned at those who took His Name in
C. Moses when he was placed on the bank of the Nile vain.
D. Bathsheba and David’s illegitimate child.
12. “…Choose this day whom you will serve, … as for me
7. Joseph’s dream about his future leadership of his and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
brothers was fulfilled when he became The Israelites’ response to the above statement is ‘…we
A. an overseer of Potiphar’s house A. also will serve the LORD, for He is our God’
B. an interpreter of dreams B. cannot serve the LORD, for He is a holy God’
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C. will serve the LORD though He is a jealous
God’ 22. According to the birth and infancy narratives in St.
D. cannot put away the foreign gods among us Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a
because our fathers served them’. dream three times. In the second appearance, he instructed
Joseph to
13. God’s anger was kindled against Eli and his children A. accept that Mary was a virgin
because Eli did not B. expect a baby boy
A. train his children in the way of the LORD C. go into exile D. return form exile.
B. warn his children against sin
C. apply appropriate sanctions on his children 23, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
when due according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy
D. know the gravity of their actions. salvation …”
This was said at the dedication of Jesus by
14. The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeath-elohim a A. Anna B. the high priest C. Simeon
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to rule over God’s people, were
A. false prophets B. ecstatic prophets 24. “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the
C. court prophets D. classical prophets wrath to come?
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15. While David was being anointed king, he received B. Pharisees and the Scribes
A. a protest from Saul C. Sadducees and the Lawyers
B. the promise of eternal reign D. Zealots and the Herodians
C. a gift from Samuel
D. the Spirit of the LORD. 25. The second temptation of Jesus according to Luke’s
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16. Against whom were the Israelites fighting when King A. giving the kingdoms of the world to Jesus if
David committed adultery with Uriah’s wife? he would worship the devil
A. The Amorites B. The Ammonites B. a command for a stone to become bread
C. The Hittites D. The Syrians C. jumping down from the pinnacle of the temple
D. denying the name of God, the Father,
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According to Psalm 51, the sacrifice acceptable to God is.
A. a clean heart 26. What did Christ say should be the qualification of whoever
B. obedience was to be first or great among the apostles?
C. a lamb without blemish A. Being baptized with Christ’s baptism
D. a broken spirit B. Being a slave of all
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C. Giving one’s life as a ransom
18. Solomon could devote his attention to the building of D. Drinking from the same cup as Jesus,
the house of the LORD because
A. of the supplies from the Queen of Sheba 27. A would-be disciple, who puts his hand to the plough
B of Hiram’s co-operation and looks back, lacks
C. there was neither adversary nor misfortune A. faith B. kindness C. repentance
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19. The immediate cause of the division of the kingdom 28. In which miracle story was Jesus mistaken for a ghost
was by his disciples?
A. Rehoboam’s foolishness A. The feeding of the five thousand
B. Solomon’s bad government B. Calming of the storm and sea
C. Prophet Ahijah’s instigation C. Healing the demoniac
D. Jeroboam’s rebellion. D. Walking on the sea.

20. “Arise go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and 29. According to Luke, the healing of the paralytic was
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dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there intended to show that
to feed you”. A. God alone can forgive sins
What exactly necessitated this event? B. Jesus has authority to forgive sins
A. The drought caused by Elijah’s curse C. the Holy Spirit makes intercession for sinners
B. Ahab’s evil in the sight of the LORD D. faith and prayer can heal.
C. The ravens ceased to feed Elijah
D Elijah’s fight from Ahab. 30. “…I adjure you by God, do not torment me, …” what is
the significance of this statement?
21. “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, …” is a hymn of A. The demons wanted to reach an agreement
praise by with Jesus.
A. the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation B. The demons wanted to reach an agreement
B. Zachariah at the birth of John the Baptist with Jesus.
C. Simeon at the presentation of Jesus in the C. It is a recognition of the fact that demons
Temple are subject to Jesus.
D. Elizabeth at the visit of Mary. D. It shows that demons hate Jesus.

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31. The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus teaches D. daughters of Jerusalem
that
A. prayer is very basic to healing 4.0 What was the first statement of Jesus on the cross according
B. there is need to persistently shout for to Luke’s account of the gospel?
attention A. ‘It is finished.’
C. Jesus is the Son of David B. ‘Today you shall be with me in paradise.’
D. faith is a pre-requisite to healing, C. ‘Father forgive them for they do not know
what they do.’
32. The parable of the prodigal son emphasizes that D. ‘I thirst.’

A. it is not good for the son and the father to 41. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week,
quarrel three women went to the tomb of Jesus to
B. repentance and reconciliation are A. see whether He had risen
important B. decorate it
C. the father loves the second son more than the C. anoint the body of Jesus

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first D. see whether the soldiers had carried the body
D. the first son was jealous. away.

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most important divine requirement for entering the that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus
kingdom of heaven is whom you crucified…”
A. preaching the gospel As a reaction to this declaration, the Jews
B. doing the will of God A. decided to kill Peter and the apostles
C. practicing charity B. went back to their houses in anger
D. performing miracles. C. were deeply troubled and asked what they should

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34. After their mission, the seventy disciplines reported to D. ridiculed Peter and the apostles.
Jesus that
A. many people repented 43. “…You have not lied to men but to God”
B. they enjoyed the hospitality of people The immediate effect of this statement of Peter on the
C.
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they were honoured and respected liar was that he
D. demons were subject to them in His name A. became afraid
B. became ill
C. fell down dead
35 The appearance of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration D. repented and was forgiven ,
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underscores the importance in the ministry of Jesus of
A. prophets and apostles 44. The apostles created a new office in the ministry besides
B. the law and the prophets prayer and preaching, in order to address the problems of
C. the Spirit and the word A. Injustice B. false prophecy
D. judges and kings C. incest D. adultery
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36. “This is my beloved Son; listen to him”. ‘This was said 45. Saul’s encounter with the Risen Christ on the road to
on the occasion of Jesus’ Damascus convinced him that
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C. transfiguration D. resurrection him. B. Jesus is the Son of God
C. the faith of his father was right
37. “…My house shall be a house of prayer; but you have D. he should have gone to Damascus with more
made it a den of robber” armed escort.
Just before making this statement, the speaker
A. locked up the temple 46. When Saul escaped from Damascus to Jerusalem after
B. taught in the temple his conversion, the disciples in Jerusalem
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D. went out of the temple. B. were afraid of him
C. were indifferent towards him
38. Which of the following questions did the high priest D. were full of sympathy for him
ask Jesus during His trial?
A. ‘Are you the Christ, the son of the Blessed?’ 47. Paul and Barnabas were referred to as ‘gods’ in Lystra
B. ‘Are you greater than Solomon?’ because they
C. ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ A. were agents of the unknown God
D. ‘Are you the Son of David?’ B. silenced Elymas the magician
C. healed a crippled man
39. “…Do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and D. proclaimed the gospel with power.
for your children…:
These words were addressed by Jesus to the 48. “... Abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and
A. sons of Jerusalem from blood and from what is strangled and from
B. men of Bethlehem unchastity...”To which issue was the above a response?
C. women of Bethlehem A. Immoral behaviour
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B. Circumcision controversy 50. According to Paul, which of the following is the
C. Idol worship greatest?
D. Demon possession. A. Truth B. Love C. Faith D. Hope

49. “... I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees; with respect to

the hope and resurrection of the dead I am on trial.”
This was part of the address of Paul to
A. the Jerusalem crowd
B. King Agrippa and Festus
C. the Sanhedrin
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God charged man to D. made a golden calf.
A. rest on the Sabbath day
B. worship Him 8. The golden calf which Aaron made for the people of
C. have dominion over all the earth Israel signified
D. obey all His commandments. A. a return to the gods of Egypt.
B. the final break with the god that brought
2. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his

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them out of Egypt.
blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.” C. the beginning of idolatry in Israel
This statement explains the D. the end of Moses’ leadership of the people
of Israel.
A. existence of blood revenge 9. During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the
B.
C.
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significance of blood
disapproval of violence
Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of
God because
D. prohibition of blood revenge. A. the people were afraid and trembled
B. they thought they would die
3. When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, C. they did not consecrate themselves
Abraham laughed because
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D. Moses was their spokesman.
A. Hagar prompted him
B. his wife Sarah laughed 10. Where did Joshua gather all the tribes of Israel for
C. they were too old to have a child presentation before God?
D. he already had a child called Ishmael. A. Shechem B. Dan C. Sinai D. Shiloh
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4. After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he promised that he would 11. The valley of Eshcol is symbolic to Israel because it
A. continue to live there forever was the place where
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B. give a tenth of all he would have to God A. Moses and his people had a resounding
C. return immediately and settle there with his victory over the Amalekites
family B. the men of Israel cut down the cluster of
D. go to his father’s house in peace. grapes
C. the spies set out to survey Canaan
5. Why did Judah advise his brother against shedding the D. the Israelites challenged the leadership of
blood of Joseph? Moses and Aaron.
A. He was afraid of blood
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B. Joseph was their brother 12. The report brought by the men who followed Caleb to
C. Blood is life spy the land of Canaan showed that the land
D. He wanted to raise some money by selling Joseph. A. was desolate
B. had rich fruits
6. Why did God redeem the Israelites from the hands of C. devoured its inhabitants
Pharaoh? D. flowed with milk and honey
A. God remembered His covenant with Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob. 13. The Shema emphasizes the
B. They yoke of the Israelites was heavy A. unity of God
C. God wanted to show His power to Pharaoh B. had rich fruits
D. He wanted to show that Moses was powerful C. omnipotence of God
D. importance of Israel to the world,
7. When the people of Israel saw the great work of the
LORD in drowning the Egyptians, they 14. “The LORD give you children by this woman for the
A. built an altar to the LORD loan which she lent to the LORD;…”
B. became afraid of Moses rod. A. Samuel B. Isaac C. Samson D. Ishmael
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15. A good example of parental upbringing is manifested in D. appreciate the sufferings of man.
the son of 26. One important fact about Mary brought out in Jesus
A. Samuel B. Eli C. David D. Asa. miracle of changing water to wine was that she
A. attended marriage feasts regularly
16. The leadership potential of David was demonstrated B. must intercede for a miracle to occur
publicly for the first time when he C. was a sister of the bridegroom
A. was anointed by Samuel D. had a deep insight of her son and His ability.
B. killed Goliath, the Philistine giant
C. spared King Saul’s life into he cave 27. The raising of Lazarus illustrates that Jesus
D. killed two hundred Philistines. A. loved Mary and Martha
B. was a good friend of Lazarus
18. Although David refused to kill Saul because he was
C. is the giver of life
the LORD’S anointed, he still believed that
D. was a person of emotion
A. Saul would be killed by the Philistines
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C. the LORD would eventually smite Saul have you come under my roof, …”
D. Saul’s soldiers would cause him to die in The continuation of this message by the centurion
battle., indicated that
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19. “Blessed be you, my son David! You will do many B. he had faith in the power of Jesus’ word
things and will succeed in them”, the above C. as a Gentile, he did not like the Jews
statement was made when David D. as an army officer, he wanted to avoid contact
A. spared Saul’s life with Jesus.
B. was blessed by his father
C. met Saul on Mount Gillboa 29. The epileptic boy could not be healed by the disciples

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D. encountered Abner. because
A. they had not ye received power
20. Solomon asked God for wisdom to enable him B. the disease was incurable
A. live a long life C. their prayers were not intensive enough
B. deal decisively with his enemies D. they had to wait for Jesus
C.
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acquire wealth and power
discern what was right.
Questions 30 an 31 are based on the Sermon on the Plain.

30. The poor in spirit are promised

21. The consequence of Rehoboam’s unwise decision at
A. plenty of food B .the kingdom of God
the time the Israelites came to him at Shechem
C. the earth D. satisfaction.
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A. a rebellion
31. Those that are hated and reviled shall
B. a war
A. have a great reward in heaven
C. his overthrow
B. See God
D. his fight from Jerusalem
C. be called sons of god
22. The new covenant which God was to make with the D. receive mercy.
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A. written upon their hearts 32. Jesus’ objective for sending out the twelve was
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B. for the tribe of Judah alone A. for them to teach the Gentiles about the God
C. the means of Judah alone of the Jews
D. everlasting. B. to train the disciples in His ministry
C. to demonstrate that He was about to be
23. According to Luke, John the Baptist instructed the crucified
multitudes that came to be baptized to D. to divert the attention of Herod from Himself.
A. flee from the coming wrath
B. bear fruits that befit repentance 33. Who appeared and talked with Jesus during the
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C. be charitable to one another transfiguration?

D. give thanks for being Abraham’s children. A. Moses and Elijah B. Moses and Samuel
C. Samuel and Elisha D. Elisha and Elijah
24. “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you
have found him bring me word,…” 34. “Great us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your
The intention of the speaker in this context was to left, in your glory…”
A. pay homage to the Lord Jesus Why was this request by the sons of Zebedee not
B. kill all the children in the area granted?
C. present gifts to the child A. They were not qualified for the privilege
D. kill the child. B. The other disciplines disagreed with them
C. They were unable to drink the cup
25. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness in order to D. It was not the duty of Jesus to grant their
A. proved that He was the Son of God request.
B. prepare Him for His earthly ministry
C. prepare Him for His crucifixion 35. Where did Jesus lodge after he cleansed the temple?

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A. Jerusalem B. Bethphage C. Nazareth D. A. are like a noisy gong
Bethany B. are like a clanging cymbal
C. gain only the world
36. At the trials of Jesus, Pilate was perplexed because D. gain nothing
A. the Jews had no genuine case against Him
B. Jesus gave no answer to the charges 44. “Now the company of those who believed were of one
C. the Jews asked for the release of hart and soul…”
Barabbas, a notorious criminal This reveals that the early Christians
D. he knew that Jesus had performed many A. had everything in common
miracles among the Jews., B. prayed together every hour
C. celebrated the Holy Communion daily
37. Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while He D. were always filled with the Holy Spirit.
was led to the Praetorium?
A. It was forbidden to follow the accused 45. The suggestion to choose the seven deacons was made
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D. They did not want to be defiled.
46. “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I
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will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons
A. Peter B. Joseph of Arimathea and your daughters shall prophesy, and you’re your
C. Andrew D. Simon of Cyrene, men shall see visions…”This prophecy was fulfilled
A. during the baptism of Jesus
39. “Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise”. B. at Pentecost
A. Zacchaeus B. the repentant robber C. during the Transfiguration
C. the centurion D. Cleopas. D. at His crucifixion.

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40. According to Luke, the people who first got to Jesus’ 47. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has
tomb were come upon you, and you shall be my witnesses in
A. Mary the mother of Jesus, Peter and John Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end
B. Peter and Joanna
C.
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Mary Magdalene and the other women
of the earth.
This statement commissions the apostles to
D. Peter and John. A. establish the church in Jewish cities
41. Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd was loved by the B. preach only to the Jews
Father because He C. carry the gospel to all continents
A. understood the needs of the sheep D. preach to the Gentiles in and outside Palestine
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B. loved the sheep
C. tended the sheep 48. Who was sent by God to restore Saul’s sight after his
D. laid down His life for the sheep. encounter with Jesus on the road to Damasus?
A. Simon B. Stephen C. Aeneas D. Ananias.
42. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life: he
who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 49. “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to
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and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die…” which I have called them
On what occasion was this statement made? This statement was made by the
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A. On the day of Jesus resurrection A. Holy Spirit B. Church C. elders D. apostles.

B. When Jesus demonstrated the fact of His
resurrection to Thomas 50. Following his encounter with the apostles, the 80 ruler
C. On the day Jesus restored Lazarus back of Cyprus
to life A. dismissed them
D. When Jairus daughter was raised from the B. became blind for resisting the gospel
dead. C. requested that they choose another time to
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deliver our bodies to be burnt, but have not love we D. believed the gospel.

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3. Naboth did not agree to release his vineyard to Ahab
1. When Elijah escaped to the brook Cherith, he was fed because
by A. the amount offered for it was too small
A. angels B. doves C. ravens D. sparrows,
B. it was his major source of income
C. it was his only vineyard
2. The contest on Mount Caronel was to prove that
D. it was the inheritance of his fathers.
A. Baal was the god of Israel
B. Baal controlled nature
4. What did Gehazi deceitful receive from Naaman?
C. God was supreme to other gods A. two talents of silver and two festal garments
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C. two festal garments and two talents of gold 14. Selling the needy for a pair of shoes in Amos means
D. two thousand shekels and two festal garments. A. exchanging the needy for shoes
B. equating human beings with material things
5. The greatest achievement of King Josiah of Judah was C. trade by barter
his D. oppressing the needy.
A. rebuilding the Temple
B. sweeping reforms of the religious life of his 15. ‘Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of
people Israel and for four, I will not revoke the punishment…”.
C. curtailing the Assyrian aggressions In the latter part of this prophecy, Amos condemned
D. training a worthy successor before his death. Israel for
A. not remembering the covenant of
6. Jerusalem fell in 586 B.C. to the Babylonian King called brotherhood
A. Nebuchadnezzar B. Nabopolassa B. fighting and destroying Gilead
C. Asshurbanapal D. Psammetichus I. C. completely neglecting social justice
D. rejecting the laws and statutes of the LORD.

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7. And the King (Artaxerxes) said to me, “Why is your
face sad, seeing you are not sick? This is nothing else 16. From Hosea’s teaching, we learn that God
but sadness of the heat” Why was the addressee sad? A. will pour His Spirit on all flesh
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B. He was fasting because of Jerusalem C. prefers steadfast love to sacrifice
C. Enemies of Jerusalem were laughing at him D. prefers steadfast love to sacrifice
D. He was in exile in Babylon.
17. The central theme of Isaiah’s teachings is that
8. Although Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were cast A. no sinner can be saved
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astonished to see four men in the furnace. He said the C. no sinner is beyond redemption
fourth man was like D. the vilest sinner will not be redeemed,
A. a prophet B. an angel of the LORD 18. “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I
C. a son of the gods D. a priest said,” Here am I! Send me.”
Why did Isaiah offer himself to be God’s messenger
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In the belly of the fish Jonah prayed to God to A. Because the king had died and he needed
A. punish the people of Nineveh another job
B. forgive him B. Having been cleansed of his sins, he saw the
C. stop the tempest need to warn others.
D. deliver him. C. Because he had seen the beauty of heaven
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and wanted to work for God
10. The sins of Nineveh notwithstanding, God spared the D. There were no other prophets
inhabitants because
A. Jonah was reluctant to deliver the message to 19. Who, according to Ezekiel, did the exiles blame for their
them plight
B. the people responded positively to God’s A. Moses and Aaron B. The Egyptians
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mercy C. Their fathers D. Their enemies.

C. Nineveh was made up of a large population
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which did not know its right from its left 20. God told Jeremiah that He would give Jerusalem into
D. Nineveh was a great and prosperous city with the hands of the Chaldeans because the Israelites
one hundred and twenty thousand A. had provoked God to anger
inhabitants. B. were few in number
C. did not prepare adequately for war
11. Daniel was distinguished above all other satraps and D. were engaged in merry-making
presidents because he
A. worshipped only one God 21. The expression ‘dry bones’ in Ezekiel refers to
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B. had an excellent spirit in him A. an Israelite proverb

C. refused to worship the golden image B. the whole house of Israel
D. interpreted the king’s dream. C. the slain in the valley
D. sinful Israelites and Judeans,
12. Daniel could not be harmed by the lions because
A. an angel shut the mouths of the lions 22. According to Paul, the law and the prophets bear
B. The lions were not hungry witness to the
C. a pillar of cloud separated Daniel from the lions A. righteousness of God
D. Daniel understood their language. B. covenant with Israel
C. crucifixion of Christ
13. The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD in the D. wickedness of the Jews
days of the Judges by
A. serving the Philistines 23. According to Paul in his Letter to the Galatians, one is
B. practicing human sacrifice justified by
C. marrying the Canaanites A. works of the law
D. serving the Baals.
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B. faith in Jesus Christ 33. There are varieties of gifts and so different people have
C. love for the neighbour different gifts. Who gives all these gifts?
D. love for God. A. Angels B. The Holy Spirit
C. The apostles D. The disciplines,
24. The function of the law to believers before the coming
of Christ was that of a 34. The overriding principle in the use of spiritual gifts is
A. custodian B. Judge C. servant D. father. A. decency and order B. growth and power
C. faith and love D. Zeal and power
25. Justification by grace shows that work is
A. not required for salvation 35. For the administration of the churches, Paul directed
B. complementary to grace that Christians should
C. the primary requisite for salvation A. surrender all they have to the church
D. opposed to salvation. B. regularly contribute to the church
C. donate when it is convenient
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A. Into his death B. by fire 36. Contribution of relief materials for the needy in the
C. under the law D. by his church according to Paul, must be
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27. In what way did God condemn sin in the flesh? C. with cheerfulness
A. He allowed Jesus to be crucified D. witnessed by two other Christians.
B. Repentance was made possible for the
forgiveness of sin 37. Paul teaches that we should obey governing authorities
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ineffective A. imprisonment and execution
D. He sent His own Son in the likeness of man. B. ridicule and punishment
28. ‘But you are not in darkness brethren, for that day to C. unemployment and hunger
surprise you like a thief. That ‘day’ refers to the D. God’s wrath and a bad conscience,
A. Pentecost B. resurrection of Christ
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coming of the LORD D. ascension 38. When Paul says if anyone will not work, let him not eat,
he is saying that
29. The main aim of the teaching of Christ’s humility in A. the unemployed should not eat
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is that every Christian B. the lazy person must eat only a little
should C. everyone should toil and labour with his hands
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A. regard himself as equal to Jesus because He D. every person should seek lucrative job.
came in human form
B. confess that Jesus Christ is LORD to the 39. Paul worked harder than any of the apostles because
glory of God the Father A. he had the strength to do so
C. work out his own salvation with fear and B. of the grace of God that was with him
trembling C. Jesus personally revealed Himself to him
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D. look into the interest of others and do nothing D. he was formerly a persecutor of the
from selfishness. church.
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30. According to Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, God 40. Christian wives are to be subject to their husbands
exalted Jesus and gave Him a name which is above all A. since their husbands take care of them
names because He B because it is fitting in the LORD
A. was His Son C. because it is the natural thing to do
B. was humble and obedient unto death D. since women are not expected to be heard.
C. never committed any sin
D. was the greatest man ever born. 41. On being revealed at the coming of Christ, the lawless
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will be slain by the

31. In the Letter to the Galatians, Christians are encouraged A. sword of God B. gospel message
to bear one another’s burdens in order to C. Power from aboveD. breath of His
A. enter the kingdom to God mouth,
B. be children of God
C. be rewarded in heaven 42. An important feature of the second coming of Jesus as
D. fulfill the law of Christ. taught by Paul is the
A. outbreak of a world war
32. ‘Be angry but do not sin means that anger B. establishment of a world government under
A. is not a serious sin Christ
B. it is not a sin at all C. reign of the lawless one
C. is an unforgivable sin D. resurrection of the dead
D. Could be an occasion for sin.
43. ‘What you sow does not come to life unless it dies?
This statement refers to the

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A. parable of the sower Who are the men of old mentioned as examples of faith
B. good works which are expected of the in the Letter to the Hebrews?
Christian A. Elijah, Ezekiel and Job
C. resurrection of dead B. Solomon, Rehoboam and Hezekiah
D. reward of the works of Christians. C. Amos, Hosea and Joel
D. Abel, Abraham and Rahab.
44. Paul’s experience as recorded in his second Letter to
the Corinthians, teaches that the attitude of Christians 48. According to James, effective prayer is that which is
to suffering should be that of offered
A. obedience B. perseverance A. loudly B. silently C. in faith D. with emotion.
C. rebellionD. rejection.
49. According to Peter, Christians living among non-Christians
45. In the Letter to the Hebrews, it is found that despite the should
victory through faith in God of the men of old, they did A. maintain good condition
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promise? C. be suspicious of them
A. Jesus Christ B. They Holy Spirit D. avoid them.
C. The Law D. Reward.
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46. Abraham’s faith and works were better illustrated when A. using their freedom to fight for their right
he B. not taking part in politics
A. took lot with him to Canaan C. submitting to civil authorities
B. offered his son, Isaac, on the altar D. fighting non-Christians in the society.
C. parted ways with Lot
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47. ‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped fo ... For
by it the men of old received divine approval.
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1. “Let us make man in our image...” 7. When the Hebrews left Egypt, God did not lead them
In the statement above, ‘man’ refers to by the way of the land of the Philistines because
A. Eve B. Adam C. male D. male and female A. it was far from Canaan
B. He did not want them to see war and return to
2. In the covenant with Noah, God equates blood with Egypt
A. sacrifice B. life C. murder D. food
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C. He wanted to test their faith

D. the Hebrews went out of Egypt not equipped
3. The covenant with Abraham stipulates that an for war.
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uncircumcised male shall

A. not marry in Israel 8. Samuel’s reaction during his first encounter with God
B. find it difficult to have a child showed that he was
C. not stand before the Lord A. inexperienced in dealing with God.
D. be cut off from his people B. curious
C. afraid of the voice he heard
4. Joseph was hated the more by his brothers because D. misinformed.
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A. he was his father’s favourite

B. he was the first son of Rebecca 9. From the accounts in the First Book of Samuel, Eli’s
C. of his dreams attitude to his children showed parental
D. his father bought him a coat of many colours. A. control B. intolerance C. weakness D.
responsibility.
5. Pharaoh set Joseph over all the land of Egypt because he was
A. a man of vision 10. David demonstrated his submission to the will of God
B. compassionate and honest when he
C. discreet and wise A. lamented the death of Saul and Jonathan
D. of a high moral standard. B. prevented the killing of Saul
C. took Bathsheba as his wife
6. In the burning bush, God revealed Himself to Moses as D. received Abner in Hebron.
the God of
A. war B. peace C. deliverance D. fire 11. When David repented of his adultery with Bathsheba,
he said,
A. “I have done wrong...”

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B. “I have sinned against the Lord” C. When Jesus fed the multitude
C. “Have mercy on me..” D. Following the invitation of Jesus to a meal by
D. “The man who has done this deserves to die...” a Pharisee.

12. “The Lord has set the sun in the heavens, but has said 22. “Follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead”
that he would dwell in thick darkness...” By this statement, Jesus means that
A. law giving at mount sinai A. disciples should not attend burials
B. dedication of Solomon’s temple B. there is no life after death
C. crossing of the Red Sea C. following Him comes before anything else
D. ten plagues of Egypt. D. disciples should leave their families in God’s
care.
13. In the first three chapters of the Book of Hosea, his
main teaching is that 23. The disciples became terrified when they saw Jesus
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B. God loves us despite our sins A. they thought He would drown
C. one should forgive others B. they thought He was a ghost
D. one should keep the commandments of God. C. they lacked faith

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D. there was great storm in the sea.
14. The valley of Achor in the Book of Hosea is a door of
A. love B. hope C. peace D. wisdom. 24. By the miracle of raising Lazarus to life, Jesus wanted to
A. demonstrate His love for Lazarus
15. “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn, that he B. reward Mary and Martha for their charity
may heal us; he has stricken, and I he will bind us up.” C. convince the people that He was the LORD of

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This call is to encourage life
A. response to God’s love D. seek self-glorification.
B. concern for one’s nation
C. social justice and true religion 25. The Jews sought all the more to kill Jesus after the
D. response to the need of the nation. healing the man at the pool of Bethzatha because they
ool thought that He
16. With reference to prophet Isaiah vision, which of the A. claimed to have authority to forgive sins
following attributes must a minister of God possesss? B. made Himself equal with God
A. Dedication B. Knowledge C. Anointing C. did not agree with the law of Moses
D. Holiness. D. sid that He was born before Abraham.
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17. What did God give to Ezekiel to eat in his vision? 26. In the gospel according to Matthew, the disciples could
A. Scroll B. bread C. Manna D. Burning coal. not heal the epileptic boy because
A. they had little faith
18. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist B. they did not pray enough
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A. to fulfil the prophecy about Him C. the boy’s father had no faith in them
B. so that the heavens could open up blessings D. Jesus was not present.
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for all believers

C. to fulfil all righteousness 27. In the parable of the sower, the seed which fell on rocky
D. so that the Holy Spirit could descend upon ground refers to people whose conversion is
Him. A. Unfruitful B. genuine C. superficial D. lasting.

19. “Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.” 28. The parable of the lost sheep teaches much about God’s
This statement was made during the A. forgiveness B. love C. wisdom D. endurance.
A. transfiguration B. ascension
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C. holy week D. baptism. 29. Turning the other cheek as preached by Jesus, implies
that believers should
20. According to the temptation narratives in the gospels A. never retaliate
according tto Matthew and Luke, Jesus overcame Satan B. retaliate proportionately
because He C. love one another
A. depended on the word of God D. love their enemies.
B. was too wise for Satan
C. knew Satan’s tactics 30. According to Matthew’s account of the gospel, Jesus
D. was the Son of God. charged the twelve disciples to give without pay
because they themselves
21. “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and A. were to be perfect
sinners? B. would be fed by others
On what occasion was this question asked?” C. would be repaid by God
A. Following the call of Matthew D. had freely received.
B. When Jesus ate in the house of Zacchaeus.
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31. Which diciples were with Jesus during the 40. Who was the second martyr of the early church
transfiguration? A. James the brother of John
A. Peter, James and Andrew B. John the son of Zebedel
B. John, James and Philip C. James the Lord’s brother
C. Peter, Jmes and John D. Stephen.
D. Andrew, Thomas and John.
41. The Christian concept of Justification is that
32. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because
A. through faith in Jesus the sinner is now
A. the people did not believe in Him
regarded by God as guiltless
B. the city did not know the things that made for
B. by one’s efforts in keeping the law, man is now
peace
perfect before God
C. people were buyinh and selling in the temple
C. through his own knowledge, man can now do
D. the Pharisees and the priests had misled the
what is pleasing to God
people.
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33. In the Gospel according to Luke, the multitude that reconciled to God.
followed Jesus during the triumphal entry rejoiced and
praised God with a loud voice because 42. According to Paul, those who rely on the works of the

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A. they realized that Jesus was a prophet from law are under a curse since
Nazareth A. the law is made for the weak
B. of the mighty workds that they had seen done B. the law brings about salvation
by Jesus. C. none can fully keep the law
C. Jesus was for the first time riding on a colt D. the works of the law are of the devil.
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from the hands of their enemies. 43. According to the Letter of Paul to the Roman, sin
reigned in death, while grace reigned through r
34. Jesus did not appeal to His Father for legions of angels ighteousness to
to fight for Him because A. salvation B. eternal life
A. it was not proper for angels to physically fight C. eternal peace D. eternal joy.
human beings.
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B. He could, on His own, avoid the cross 44. Christians believe that they are children of God because
C. He wnted the scriptures to be fulffiled A. they keep the laws and covenants of Abraham
D. the disciples were watching and praying. as commanded by God.
B. they are church goers and benefactors
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35. What did Pilate achieve by sending Jesus to Herod? C. they are descendants of Abraham Isaac and
A. He escaped the anger of the Jews Jacob
B. Jesus was not killed in his hands D. through faith, they were baptized into Christ
C. Herod and Pilate became friends and put on Christ.
D. He was able to pacify the Jews.
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45. Christians ought to be humble because

36. Which of Jesus’ word on the cross led a bystander to A. the law commanded it abolutely
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give him vinegar? B. Jesus Christ demonstrated it

A. “Father, forgive them; for they know not what C. It is a spiritual gift
they do.” D. only the humble will inherit eternal life.
B. “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.”
C. “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken 46. According to Paul, spiritual gifts, if properly employed,
me” help in
D. “It is finished.” A. attracting converts
B. hastening miracles
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37. When Jesus said that Lazarus would rise again, Marhta C. identifying evil doers
thought that D. edifying the church.
A. Jesus would raise her brother from the dead
B. her brother would rise again at the last day 47. Paul advised Christians in Thessalonica to keep away
C. Jesus was talking of his own resurrection from any brother who is
D. He was talking of spiritual resurrection. A. living in sin
B. very stingy in giving
38. What kind of a man was elected to replace Judas Iscariot? C. living in idleness
A. A critic of the Jews D. not proclaining the gospel.
B. A co-witness of the resurrection
C. An opponent of the religious leaders
D. A supporter of religious liberty

39. The event of the day of Pentecost was prophsed by

A. Jonah B. Joel C. Jeremiah D. Micah.
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48. The order of events at the second coming of Christ will 49. Which of the following commandments is described by
be that James as the royal law?
A. those who are alive will be caught up first A. You shall have no other gods before me
before the dead will rise. B. You shall love the Lord your God with all your
B. the dead will rise first before the living are heart.
cought up C. You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
C. the dead and the living will be caught up D. You shall not covet your neighbour’s property.
together
D. only the dead will rise leaving behind those 50. “If your enemy is hungry, feed him ...”
who are alive. This statement implies
A. vengeance B. kindness
C. forgiveness D. charity.

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1. In extolling the sovereignty of God, Amos contrasted This is a part of David’s Lamentation over
Him with the Nile, which he described as A. Abasalom B. Jonathan C. Abner D. Saul
A. rising and sinking
B. drying and flooding 9. The mother of the living child asked Solomon to give
C. the source of the waters of the sea the child to the other woman because

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D. the source of Egypt’s power. A. killing the child would serve no useful purpose
B. her heart yearned for the child
2. By keeping God’s covenant, the people of Israel C. she was confident that the king would ensure
would become justice
A. the conquerors of nations D. she believed the child would recognize her at
B.
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a kingdom of priests to God maturity.
C. the inheritors of the earth 10. Hosea’s matrimonial experience symbolizes God’s intention
D. a nation where God would manifest Himself. to
A. reform Israel and make her greater
3. According to Jeremiah, the vital element in the new B. review his covenant with Israel
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covenant God would make with the Jews was that C. discipline Israel for her infidelity
A. He would bless all nations through the Jews D. redeem Israel from her unfaithfulness
B. Man would be enable to keep God’s law
C. salvation would come through a virgin’s seed 11. The harlotry of Gomer is compared to Israel’s
D. the individual would be accountable before A. abandonment of the ephod
God. B. false n insincere sacrifices
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4. Joseph saw his rise to leadership position in Egypt D. unfaithfulness to God.
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in relation to his brothers as

A. a proof of his superiority over them 12. ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth
B. an opportunity to avenge their evil deeds is full of his glory.”’
C. a time to test their honesty A. Solomon dedicated the temple
D. a means of preserving their lives. B. Josiah completed his reformation
C. Uzzia of Judah died
5. ‘If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go D. David brought the ark to Jerusalem.
with me, I will not go.’’’
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In the statement above, ‘you’ refers to 13 “Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Give
A. God B. Balaam C. Deborah D. Jael. ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
The nation referred to a Sodom and Gomorrah in the
6. The name Ichabod means statement above is
A. without glory B. unfolding glory A. Israel B. Judah C. Samaria D. Ephraim.
C. perpetual glory D. departed glory
14. Jeremiah was not anxious to accept God’s call to become
7. How did David perceive that his child from a prophet because
Bathsheba was dead? A. it was hazardous profession
A. Bathsheba Iamented the loss of her child. B. he knew that people would not listen to him
B. He saw his servants whispering together. C. he needed to know God more
C. He received a message to that effect from joab. D. he was too young and inexperienced.
D. God revealed it to him through Nathan.
15. The devil’s principal purpose for tempting Jesus Christ
8. ‘As one falls before the wicked you have fallen.’’ was to

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A. show that nobody is above temptation 26. Jesus’ injunction not to lay up treasure on earth for
B. demonstrate that he controls the world ourselves implies that the Christian should
C. lure Jesus Christ from his mission A. not bank his money
D. prove that after all, Jesus is only human. B. give his money to charity
C. not be extravagant
16. ‘ Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nest; but D. be rich in good works.
the son of man has nowhere to lay his head.”
The statement above implies that 27. The seventy disciples who returned from their
A. discipleship costs much missionary work were told by Jesus to rejoice because
B. the son of man need no house A. they were well received by people
C. church buildings are unnecessary B. the spirits were subject to them
D. suffering is inevitable in life. C. their names were written in heaven
D. they preached to many people.
17. According to Luke, following Jesus involves
A. confession B. self-denial 28. According to Matthew, when Jesus was transfigured

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C. baptism D. daily prayers. A. his face shone like the sun
B. his body became as white as light
18. In the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, which of the C. he could only communicate with heaven
following played a very vital role? D. he saw Elisha and Moses.

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A. Faith B. Patience C. Love D. Repentance.
29. According to Matthew, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding
19. Jesus healed the only son of the widow of Nain because A. a horse and a donkey
A. the crowd pleaded with him B. an ass and a horse
B. the widow demonstrated faith in Him C. a colt and a donkey
C. he had compassion on her D. an ass and a colt.

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D. he wanted to make people believe in Him.
30. The prayer of Jesus before his arrest showed that
20. The healing of the paralytic brought by his four friends A. he was sorrowful and troubled
demonstrates B. his disciples had not understood his
A. the power of Jesus to heal all types of diseases thoroughly
B.
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that the friend had faith in the healing power C. he was not prepared to die on the cross
of Jesus D. he wanted his disciples to be prayerful.
C. the compassion of Jesus on the sick man
D. that Jesus has power to forgive sin. 31 “Are you the king of the Jews?
21. According to mark and Luke, the response of blind Jesus’ reply to the question above by Pilate was
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Bartmaeus to healing was to A. “You have said so”
A. follow Jesus immediately B. “My kingship is not of this word
B. run to show himself to the priests C. “Who has made you a prince and a judge over
C. confess Jesus as a prophet us?”
D. speak to the Jew about Jesus D. “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites?”
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22. The parable which teaches about God’s judgment is that 32. According to Matthew, when the women went to see
of the the sepulcher, the
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A. sower B. lost sheep C. weeds D. mustard A. found that the disciples had been thee
seed. B. saw an angel sitting upon the stone
C. met Jesus on the way
23. The parable of the good Samaritan implies that D. found the guards rolling back the stone.
A. Samaritans always love their neighbours
B. Priests and Levites hardly show love 33. Jesus used the illustration of the vine to teach that a
C. neighbourliness is expressed in love and Christian that abides in Him will surely
concern A. be a good shepherd
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D. a good neighbour must show love to his B. resurrect on the Last Day
enemies. C. be a bread of life
D. bear much fruit.
24. Luke ends the sermons on the plain with an analogy of
a building to emphasize the importance of 34. Two of the seven disciple chosen to serve tables in the
A. preaching and hearing the word early church were
B. hearing and obeying the word A. Parmenas and Timon
C. studying and doing the word B. Mathias and Cornelius
D. preaching and abiding by the word. C. Nathaniel and Philip
D. Stephen and Andrew
25. Jesus implies in His teaching on adultery, prayer, alms
and fasting that these are more of matters of 35. “Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay
A. the heart my hands may receive the Holy Spirit”
B. individual interpretation A. very crafty B. money conscious
C. religious beliefs C. ignorant D. fraudulent.
D. social norms.
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36. At the Beautiful Gate, Peter and John healed a man who A. removed from their midst
was B. punished severely
A. lame B. blind C. deaf D. dumb C. forgiven and comforted
D. made to confess his sins
37. The people referred to as pillars of the Jerusalem church,
who gave Barnabas and Paul the right hand of 44. The greatest spiritual gift to seek
fellowship were for is
A. Cephas, John and mark A. speaking in tongues
B. James, john and silas B. love
C. John, silas and Simon C. healing
D. James, Cephas and john. D. working of miracles.

38. The condition for justification according to Paul is 45. One of the civic responsibilities Christians are
A. merit and favour commanded to carry out is
B. possession of spiritual gifts A. honoring elders in the society

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C. ability to keep God’s commandments B. maintaining holiness in life
D. faith in Christ crucified. C. obedience to lawful authority
D. observing the law faithfully.
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and promise void? 46. In the course of his ministry, Paul worked night and
A. Faith is a necessary condition for justification. day so that
B. Believers saved through grace A. he might not be burden to any one
C. Salvation comes through adherence to the B. his followers might eat
law. C. he could raise money for the work of the gospel
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brethren.
40. According to the Letter of Paul to the Romans,
Christians are to yield themselves to God as men who 47. Those who have fallen asleep before the coming of the
A. have been raised from death to life lord are those
B. no longer live by the works of law A. sleeping naturally
C.
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receive baptism after circumcision B. dead physically
D. have listened to the gospel of Christ. C. dead spiritually
D. who are unfaithful
41. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world in the
likeness of sinful flesh in order 48. James enjoins Christians to remain impartial by
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A. to destroy the law A. showing love to all without distinction
B. that the law might be fulfilled B. loving their neighbours as themselves
C. that man may walk in the flesh C. treating all brethren equally
D. to save the righteous D. giving everyone his due

42. “… at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… 49. According to James, the man who prays to God and at
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every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…” the same time doubts is
The statement above demonstrates the Lordship of A. ignorant of God’s purpose
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Jesus over B. disobedient to God

A. Christians only C. double-minded
B. non-Christians only D. deceive by Satan.
C. all religious persons
D. all creation. 50. Peter admonishes Christian that suffering for Christ’s
sake brings God’s
43. Paul told the Corinthians that if any one has caused A. salvation B. blessing
pain to the church, he should be C. love D. righteousness
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1. God made two great lights to 3. When God heard the groaning of the people of Israel in
A. shine upon the earth Egypt, He
B. rule the day and the night A. got angry with the Pharaoh
C. demarcate between the day and the night B. sent a warning to the Pharaoh
D. give light to the world. C. remembered His covenant with Abraham
D. plagued the Egyptians with drought.
2. God commanded the earth to bring forth living creatures
according to their kinds on the 4. The golden calf which Aaron made for Israel was an
A. 3rd day B. 4th day C. 5th day D. 6th day evidence of.
A. lack of faith in God

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B. ‘loss of confidence in Moses 15. The would be disciple who wanted to go and bury his
C. a plot to replace Moses father before following Jesus was told that he
D. an attempt to revolt against God A. was not fit for the kingdom of God
5. “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you B. should go and proclaim the kingdom of God
have taken us away to die in the wilderness?” C. should go and build a house first
This question was asked by the Israelites when D. was filled with worldly desires
A. they were hungry in the wilderness
B. there was no water for them to drink 16. According to Matthew, the first two disciples to be
C. the spies brought evil reports about Canaan called by Jesus were
D. the Egyptains marched after them. A. Peter and Andrew B. Peter and John
C. James and John D. James and
6. God promised to send bread from heaven to the people Andrew
of Israel, so as to see if they would 17. Jesus had compassion for the five thousand people
A. walk in His law B. remain stubborn fed by Him because they were
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B. like sheep without a shepherd
7. “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel, at which the C. strangers from the country and villages far
two ears of everyone that hears it will tingle”. away
A. Eli the priest D. poor and had no money to buy food

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B. Samuel the prophet
C. Hophni and Phinehas 18. What was Jesus’ response when the message of
D. Joel and Abijah Lazarus’ illness reached Him?
A. He asked Mary and Martha to take care of him
8. Why did David spare the life of King Saul at Ziph? B. He said that the Son of God may be glorified
A. Saul was anointed by God by it.

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B. Saul was a fellow Israelite C. He hurried to Bethany to see him.
C. He did not want to shed blood D. He instructed that he should be brought to
D. He was Saul’s son-in-law. Him.

9. Nathan told David that although God had put away his 19. At the country of the Gersenes, Jesus
sin, he would still be
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A. made to weep and fast B. healed the centurion’s servant
B. bereaved of the child C. raised the widow’s son from the dead
C. visited with plague D. healed the man who had demons.
D. required to make atonement.
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20. The parable of the wheat and the tares illustrates that
10. The ark of the covenant brought before Israel and King A. the kingdom of God is already established on earth.
Solomon contained B. both good and evil live in the world
A. the rod of Moses C. it is impossible to overcome enemies
B. the image of a serpent D. the wheat cannot grow where there are weeds.
C. the law of Moses
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D. two table of stone 21. Jesus’ teaching on swearing is that Christians should
A. not swear falsely
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11. Hosea accused Israel of harlotry because B. swear when necessary

A. her daughters were cult prostitutes C. not swear at all
B. her men moved with harlots D. swear by the head.
C. the people worshipped other gods
D. the women ran after other husbands. 22. What blessing has Jesus promised the pure at heart?
A. They shall obtain mercy
12. Who among the following was consecrated and B. They shall see God
appointed prophet before he was born? C. The earth shall be theirs only
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A. JoelB. Josiah C. Jeremiah D. Nehemia. D. They shall be comforted.

13. “Son of man stand upon your feet, and I will speak with 23. “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; ...”
you”. Jesus made the statement above during the
The statement above was made during the call of A. commissioning of the seventy others
A. Isaiah B. Hosea C. Samuel D. Ezekiel. B. mission of the twelve
C. sermon on the mount
14. Satan promised to give Jesus all the Kingdoms of the D. triumphal entry.
world if He would
A. turn stones to loaves of bread 24. “... Hosanna to the Son of David!...”
B. throw Hmself down from the pinnacle of the The statement above indicates Jesus’
temple A. power B. priesthood C. kingship D. exaltation.
C. bow down and worship him
D. perform a miracle. 25. With regard to the triumphal entry, which of the
following descriptions is peculiar to Luke?
A. People who followed cried hosanna.
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B. The disciples were sent to bring the animal. C. God’s grace as a gift
C. People spread their garments on the road. D. Being at peace with God.
D. The disciples set Jesus on the animal.
36. According to Paul, what bear witness to the righteousness
26. According to Mattew, when Christ was arrested, He of God are
was led to A. faith and the law
A. Caiaphas B. Annas C. Pontius Pilate B. grace and saving gift
D. Herod the Great C. faith and the prophets
D. the law and the prophets
27. The conviction of Jesus by the high priest and the 37. The consequence of setting one’s mind on the things
elders was on the ground that He of the flesh is
A. uttered blasphemy A. poverty B. infertility C. death D. suffering.
B. healed on the Sabbath day
C. said He would destroy the temple 38. Paul admonished the Romans to live a new life in Christ
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A. have been brought from death to life
28. In the account of John about the resurrection, Mary B. will receive judgment in the last days
was first asked why she was weeping by C. will meet Christ in God’s kingdom
A. Jesus B. two angles C. the guard D. Salome. D. have suffered for the sake of the gospel

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29. “Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men. Show which 39. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a
one of these two thou has chosen to take the place. custodian;... Custodian here means the
From which Judas turned aside, ... A. Church B. law C. priest D. covenant.
Who were the two men referred to in the statement above?
A. Justus and Matthias 40. Paul, writing to the Philippians, said that God highly

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B. Joseph and Barsabbas exalted Christ and bestowed on Him the name which is
C. Justus and Barsabbas above every name because He was
D. Joseph and Justus. A. both god and man
B. the Son of God
30. The criteria for the choice of the seven Deacons were C. obedient and humble
A.
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Wisdom and understanding D. the saviour of mankind
B. Good repute and being fill of the spirit
C. Good repute and knowledge 41. According to Paul, Christian should forgive one
D. Wisdom and knowledge another so that
A. Satan may not gain advantage over them
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31. At Pentecost, Peter explained that God had promised B. their prayers may be heard
to pour out His Spirit on all C. God may forgive them
A. Gentiles B. the God fearing D. they may not perish in sin.
C. the believers D. flesh.
42. Spiritual gifts, according to Paul, should be used for
32. The resolution of the Jerusalem council was that the the
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Gentiles should abstain from food offered to idols, A. upliftment of individuals in the church
A. unchastity, Iying and what is strangled B. edification of the Church
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B. blood, what is strangled and strong drinks C. eradication of enimity among Christians
C. what is strangled, blood and unchastity D. uplifment of the community
D. Iying, unchastity and strong drinks.
43. Paul considered the Philippians’ gifts to him as
33. “Then in seemed good to the apostles and the elders,... A. a duty they owed him
to choose men from among them and send them to B. indispensable to his life
Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; C. an exhibition of Christian maturity and
A. Judas and Barsabbas generosity
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B. John and James D. a fragrant offering and a sacrifice acceptable

C. Peter and Mark to God
D. Judas and Silas
44. ‘For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to
34. Peter and John were arrested and imprisoned because bad’.Christians, therefore, must do what is good and
they they would
A. healed a man lame from birth A. receive their approval
B. condemned the Pharisees and the Sadducees B. get a reward
C. cursed the high priest C. become servants of God
D. were preaching the gospel of Jesus D. be left alone to preach the Gospel

35. According to Roamans, all who have sinned and fallen 45. ‘Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our
short of the glory of God will be justified by Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother
A. works of the law who is living in idleness...
B. the worship of God through Christ The Statement above was made to teach

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A. Christian charity B. Justice 49. The importance of love in the teaching of Peter is that
C. dignity of labour D. humility. it
A. covers a multitude of sins
46. The second coming of Jesus Christ, according to Paul, B. brings together all believers in the community
will be preceded by the coming of C. takes one eternal life
A. Elijah the prophet D. extends to Christians only.
B. John the Baptist
C. the man of lawlessness 50. According to Peter, when the Chief Shepherded is
D. the man of righteousness manifested, Christians will
47. Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who A. cast all their anxieties on Him
drag you into court? B. obtain eternal life
James asked his question in his teachings on C. be saved from their sins
A. humility B. impartiality C. loyalty D. obtain the unfading crown of glory.
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James teaches that Christians should
A. ask for it when they can
B. endure all trials to get it

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“Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree
6. Deborah was a judge when Israel was under the yoke
of
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with seed in its fruit; ...” A. Moab B. Midian C. Canaan D. Philistine.
In the statement above, God made all provision for man to
A. tend and preserve 7. When Jacob woke from sleep on his way to Haran, he
B. have enough food was afraid and named the place Bethel because he
C. make a beautiful garden believed that the
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D. look at and admire A. place was a part of heaven
B. place had a ladder that led to heaven
2. God told Noah that ‘Whoever sheds the blood of man C. angels of the Lord lived there
by man, shall his blood be shed; ... because D. place was the gate of heaven.
A. man is made in God’s image
B. man is his brother’s keeper 8. God rejected the sons of Eli from being priest over His
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C. blood is the life of man people because they were

D. man was the last creature. A. blasphemous and unrestrained
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B. avaricious and fearful

3. What did God promise the Israelites after their rescue C. thieves and murderers
from Babylon to make them fear Him for ever? D. immoral and seditious.
A. A new heart and a new life
B. A new covenant and a new spirit 9. The final consequence of Saul’s disobedience to God
C. Prosperity and security was his
D. One heart and one way. A. defeat in battle
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B. abandonment by his armour-bearer

4. The Lord appeared to Abraham and promised his C. dethronement by the people
descendants the land of the canaanites at D. death in the war front.
A. Mount Sinai
B. the Oaks of Mamre 10. God forgave David when he took Bathsheba, the wife
C. the Oak of Moreh of Uriah because
D. the Mountain east of Bethel. A. the child he had with her died
B. David accepted his guilt
5. When Joseph narrated his second dream, he was r C. David fasted and laid upon the ground
ebuked by Jacob because the dream would D. David was a man after God’s heart.
A. make his brothers all the more jealous
B. subject his parents to his authority 11. Abner sent messengers to David at Hebron because
C. make the family harvest sheaves he wanted to
D. send the family to Egypt as slaves. A. bring over all Israel to David
B. reconcile Ishbasheth with Judah
C. spy on Hebron and capture it later
D. reconcile David with Ishbosheth.
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12. Where did the Lord appear to Solomon in a dream
A. Horeb B. Gibeon C. Gath D. Jericho 23. The vision of the dry bones of Ezekiel portrays
A. famine B. hope C. punishment D. judgement.
13. The division of David’s kingdom was a direct consequence
of 24. What was Peter’s reaction when he saw the great shoal
A. Absalom’s revolt of fish he and his partners caught?
B. Jeroboam’s revolt A. He felt very pleased
C. Solomon’s forced labour B. He was embarrassed
D. Rehoboam’s unwise decision C. He confessed being a sinner
D. He was greatly confused.
14. Naaman’s leprosy was transferred to Gehazi as a result
of 25. In the feeding of the five thousand, according to
A. the testimony of the maid of Israel Matthew, the first thing that Jesus did was to
B. Gehazi’s disobedience to God A. order the loaves and fish to be brought to Him
C. the gifts he received from Naaman B. break the loaves and fish brought to Him

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D. the bathe Gehazi took in the river Jordan. C. look up to heaven and pray to God
D. give thanks to God and have the fish and
15. The prayer of Elijah is the name of God of Abraham, loaves shared.
Isaac and Jacob brought down fire from heaven which

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A. killed all the prophets of Baal 26. Acording to John, the six stone jar of water which Jesus
B. destroyed the demonic spirits of Jezebel turned into wine were kept there for the
C. caused rain to fall immediately A. collection of drinking water
D. consumed the burnt offering. B. Miracle
C. Jewish rites of purification
16. The reforms of King Josiah were made possible by the D. wedding

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B. encouragement he received from Hezekiah 27. When the man with an unclean spirit in the region of t
C. sacrifices he made to God he Gerasenes saw Jesus, he
D. destruction of the chariot Ahaz A. acknowledge Him as the son of the most High
God.
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As Nehemiah embarked on reconstruction of Jerusalem, B. pleaded to be cast into the Abyss
he faced threats and opposition from C. requested to follow Him as a disciple
A. Lacrit Malchijah D. pleaded that a miracle be performed to cleanse
B. Artaxerxes and Darius him.
C. Shadrack and Abednego
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D. Sanballat and Tobiah 28. “To you it has given to know the secrets of the kingdom
of heaven, but to them it has not been given ...” This
18. Amos told the Israelites that they have turned justice statement was made after Jesus had told the parable of
into the
A. injustice B. poison C. wormwood D. anguish. A. mustard seed B. sower
C. wheat and tares D. leaven
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19. Hosea compared Judah’s love for the Lord to the

morning cloud because it 29. The parable of the lost sheep portrays the sheperd as
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A. goes away early like the dew being

B. is a sincere love A. foolish B. patient C. careless D. loving.
C. goes up to God like a smoke
D. is a delicate love 30. “... Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, ...”
This statement shows that Jesus
20. The attribute of God which Isaiah emphasize most is A. does not want Christians to be rich
His B. forbids worldly possessions by believers
A. goodness B. holiness C. love D. kindness C. wants Christians to seek first kingdom of God
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D. regards poverty as a condition for the kingdom

21. ... even though you make prayers, I will not listen ... of God.
Why will God the Holy one of Israel not listen?
A. because they sacrifice with incense to Him 31. Jesus commissioned the twelve disciples charging them
B. because God detests their burnt offerings of to
rams A. go to all the world and preach
C. becuase their hands are full of blood B. go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel
D. because their new moon gift are a burden to C. receive hospitality and wages for their labour
Him. D. performed healing miracles among the
Samaritans.
22. How did God convince Jeremiah of his divine call?
A. He anointed him with oil 32. According to Mark, after Jesus had triumphantly
B. He spoke to him directly from heaven entered Jerusalem, He
C. He sent a prophet to inform him A. went first into the temple
D. He touched his mouth. B. went to Bethany with the twelve

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C. wept over the city and prophesied its D. decent from Abraham.
destruction
D. addressed the Pharisees who had asked Him 41. According to Galatians, what makes all believers sons
to rebukes His to rebuke His disciples. of God is
A. the law B. faith in Christ Jesus
33. According to Matthew, the inscription over Jesus when C. faith in God D. righteousness of
he was crucified was God.
A. “This is the King of the Jews”
B. “The king of the Jews” 42. Speaking in tongue according to Paul, is where
C. “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” A. there is one with the gift of interpretation
D. “This is Jesus king of the Jews”. B. the Holy Spirit is present during worship
C. there are apostles and evangelists
34. Which disciple asked Jesus, “Lord, we do not know D. those speaking in tongues are many.
where you are going; how can we know the way?”
A. Peter B. James C. Thomas D. John. 43. Paul says that anyone who does acts of mercy should

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do so with
35. “... For he was numbered among us, and was alloted his A. zeal B. liberality C. faith D. cheerfulness.
share in this ministry...”
What hapen to the person referred to in the statement 44. Paul advises Christians to obey authorities because;

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above? A. it could lead to salvation
A. He was crucified B. rulers want people to obey them
B. He committed suicide C. they have divine mandate
C. He abandoned the ministry D. they are God’s children.
D. He was taken into heaven
45. The second coming of Christ shall be recognized by:

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36. The disciples in the early church chose the seven A. His arrival in Jerusalem
deacons inorder to B. a cry of command
A. solve the problem of murmuring by the C. earthquakes and wars, darkness on earth
Hellenites D. darkness on earth.
B. have adequate daily distribution of food
C.
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take proper care of the neglected widows 46. “And the dead in Christ will rise first; then we who are
D. devote themselves to prayer and teaching the alive, who are left, shall be caught up together with
world. them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air”
From the statement above, Paul’s belief was that he
37. The sound which came from heaven on the day of would;
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Pentecost is likened to that of A. live to witness the second coming of Christ
A. a mighty wind B. a surging ocean B. have died before the second coming of Christ
C. cracking flames D. heavy thunder C. resurrect at the second coming of Christ
D. have been in paradise before the second
38. What were the major issues of controversy that led to coming.
the appearance of Paul and Barnabas before the Council
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in Jerusalem? 47. According to James, whoever keeps the whole law but
A. Circumcision and food offered to idols fails in one point
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B. Unchastity and the Law of Moses A. will be forgiven in heaven

C. Circumcision and the Law of Moses B. has become guilty of all of it
D. The Law of Moses and Pollution by idols. C. will be punished for a little while
D. must asks for forgiveness.
39. According to John, the distinctive quality of the
disciples of Jesus Christ is 48. James in his Epistle urged the brethren to count their
A. preaching the word of God trials as joy because the testing of their faith produces;
B. witnessing to unbelievers A. joy B. wisdom C. righteousness
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C. laying down their lives for others D. steadfastness.

D. showing love to one another.
49. According to Peter, if a Christian suffers for his faith,
40. God has extended the promise He made to Abraham to he should not be
all those who share his faith based on A. ashamed B. worried C. blamed D. afraid.
A. righteousness of faith
B. observance of the law 50. Peter says that Chrisitan would put to silence the
C. the grace of God ignorance of foolish men by
A. preaching the resurrection
B. being humble
C. doing right
D. praying daily.

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 2000
1. Joseph called the name of his first born Manasseh, 10. Moses fled Egypt to the land of Midian because
meaning God has A. he was afraid that his crime would be made known
A. made him forget his hardship and his father’s house. B. Pharaoh wanted to kill him for the crime he had
B. made him fruitful in the land of his affliction. committed.
C. rescued him from the hands of Potiphar C. his countryman asked if he would also kill him
D. made him not to forget his brothers and his house D. he had killed an Egyptian and buried him in the
hold sand.

2. “…Now therefore lighten the hard service of your fa 11. The LORD sent Samuel to Saul to go and destroy the
ther upon us, and we will serve you.” This request was Amalekites because
made to Rehoboam because A. they opposed Isreal on their way out of Egypt

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A. the people had another person in mind B. they were idolaters
B. the people wanted to test his wisdom C. they disobeyed God
C. of an impending revolt D. their land had been given to Isreal after the battle.

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D. the people wanted some relief.
12. In the creation story, man was permitted to
3. “You are the man…’’ A. plant fruit trees for food
This statement by Nathan made David immediately B. water the garden
A. order him out of the palace C. make garments of skin
B. order the killing of the child D. name all the creatures.

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C. confess and ask for forgiveness
D. abdicate his throne. 13. God instructed Moses on Mount Sinai to
A. speak to the rock B. strike the rock
4. One of the consequences of C. consecrate the people D. pray for the people.
Saul’s disobedience was that
A. the Philistines killed him
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B he killed himself us from the burning fiery furnance…’’’ The statement
C the Amalekites killed him above portrays Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as
D his armour bearer killed him. A. men of faith B. disillusioned men
C. stub born men D. men with pride.
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5. “…The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be
still.” This statement was made by Moses when the 15. Prohet Ezekiel described the house of Isreal as having a
A. Egyptians were pursuing the Isrealites before the hard forehead and stubborn heart because the people
Red Sea. A. lacked confidence in him
B. Isrealitis were standing before Joshua B. refused to listen to him
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C. Isrealites were standing before King Pharaoh. C. had taken God for granted
D. Isrealitis’ charious were crossing the Rea Sea. D. had endured suffering.
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6. God told Solomon that He would surely tear the 16. ‘And the LORD God appointed a plant, and made it
kingdom from him and give it to his come up over Jonah…’ The statement above taught
A. son B. brother C.servant D. army commander. Jonah that
A. the repentance of the Ninevites would be short-
7. Why did Job kill Abner? lived
A. He wanted to avenge the death of his brother. B. God is sovereign
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B. He feared that Abner would take over his post. C. his assignment would not last long
C. Abner only came to deceive David. D. God is merciful.
D. He was an enemy who came to spy on David.
17. “Why is your spirit so vexed that you eat no food?”
8. When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, The addressee was sad because
Abraham laughed because A. Naboth refused to give him his vineyard
A. he already had a child by Hagar B. he had an encounter with Elijah
B. his wife Sarah was barren C. his inheritance had been taken away
C. his wife was too old to have a child D. Jezebel refused to speak to him.
D. he was amused by the promise.
18. Isaiah teaches that the LORD wants His people to
9. In the beginning, God created the demonstrate holiness by
A. heavens and the earth A. observing religious festivals
B. animals and the birds B. offering more sacrifices
C. light and the darkness C. doing justice and not evil
D. water and the dry land.
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D. honouring their father and mother. 30. When Jesus entered the temple in Jerusalem, He
19. One of the reforms of King Josiah was that A. contended with the scribes and the Pharisees.
A. he worshipped at the brook Kidron B. read from the book of Isaiah
B. he defiled Topheth in the valley of the sons of Hinnom. C. beat everyone that sold and bought
C. he allowed the worship of Asherah D. drove out all who sold and bought.
D. the priests were allowed to worship in the temple.
31. Jesus’ reply to the Devil’s command to throw Himself
20. The main lesson of Hosea’s teachings is that God down from the pinnacle of the temple was
A. will pour His spirit on all flesh. A“… Man shall not live by bread alone…”
B. accepts every free-will offering B. “… You shall not tempt the Lord your God.”
C. will create a new heart in His people C. ’’… You shall worship the Lord your God and Him
D. prefers steadfast love to sacrifice. only shall you serve.”
D. “He will give his angels charge of you.”
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showed that he was 32. “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The
A. proud B. faithless C. ignorant D. stubborn. lawyer who asked this question wanted to
A. put Christ to the test. B. please the crowd

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22. Daniel became distinguished above all other presidents C. prove his knowledge of the law D. condemn Christ.
and satraps because he
A. interpreted the king’s dreams 33. In the story of stilling the storm, the disciples were
B. refused to worship the golden calf. surprised because
C. worshipped only one God A. Jesus was deeply asleep in the boat while the
D. had an excellent spirit in him. storm raged

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B. Jesus rebuked them for lack of faith
23. When Elijah escaped from Ahab to the brook Cherith, C. the wind and the sea obeyed Jesus
he was fed by D. the storm disturbed the boat even with Jesus in
A. angels B. ravens C. doves D. sparrows. it.

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The man appointed by the Holy Ghost to go on the 34. In his reference to the events of the day of Pentecost,
missionary journey with Saul was Peter said that they were the fulfillment of the prophecy
A. Lucius B. Barnabas C. Peter D. Mark of
A. Jeremiah B. Joel C. Jonah D. Isaiah.
25. The mark of a true disciple according to Jesus Christ is
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A. loving one another 35. “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of
B. keeping the ten commandments God, He who is coming into the world.” The confession
C. knowing the word was made during the
D. fasting and praying. A. changing of water to wine
B. transfiguration of Jesus Christ
C. raising of Lazarus
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26. The main complaint of the Hellenists against the

brews in the early Church was that their D. healing of the epileptic boy.
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A. men were neglected 36. Before Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter, the people mocked
B. widows were neglected Him because he
C. new converts were neglected A. told them that the girl was not dead but sleeping
D. children were neglected. B. rebuked them for weeping and mourning over the
dead
27. Peter, James and John were asked to keep their C. did not pray before performing the miracle
experience of the transfiguration secret until D. did not arrive at the place before the girl died.
A. the kingdom of God comes
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B. they met the other disciples 37. When Bartimaeus wanted Jesus to heal him, he
C. they descended from the mount A. waited for Him by the roadside
D. the son of man is raised from the dead. B. requested to be led to Him.
C. expressed his faith in Him.
28. According to Jesus, every branch of tree that bears D. persistently cried out for help.
fruit, He would prune. Branch in this context refers to
A. man B. an angel C. the Jews D. the Gentiles. 38. The teachers of the law accused Jesus of blasphemy
because He
29. John declares that for a man to have eternal life he must A. claimed to have power to heal the sick
A. preach the gospel of Christ B. declared that He had authority to forgive sin
B. possess the Holy Spirit C. said sin was the cause of sickness
C. beat everyone that sold and bought D. called Himself Son of Man.
D. drove out all who sold and bought.
39. “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have

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suffered much over him today in a dream.” This state
ment was made by Pilate’s wife during 46. Paul declares in Romans that as by one man’s
A. the arrest of Jesus B. Jesus’ betrayal disobedience many were made sinners, by one man’s
C. Jesus’ trial D. Jesus’ crucifixion. obedience many will
A. be made righteous B. be made pure C. became
40. According to Jesus, believers who forgive the sins of steadfast in faith D. become loyal to God.
others will
A. enter the Kingdom of God B. be forgiven by God 47. According to James, the prayer of a righteous man
C. receive a crown of life. D. inherit the earth. A. can cleanse his sins B. has saving power
C. can move mountains D. has great power in its
41. In the parable of the wheat and the tares, the bad seed effects.
was sowed by the
A. Devil B. Scribes C. Pharisees D. Sadducees. 48. ‘…. the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the
night.’ The day of the Lord in the statement above
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A. righteousness B. thanksgiving to God C. salvation A. retribution B. repentance
D. the grace of God C. judgement D. tribulation.

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43. ‘Is it not they who blasphem the honourable name which 49. Peter urges Christians to live as free men without
was invoked over you?’ According to James in the state necessarily using their freedom as a pretex for
ment above, they refers to the A. evil B. immorality
A. principalities B. needy C. authorities D. rich. C. greed D. partiality.

44. Paul reminded the Thessalonians that he did not eat 50. Those that have been baptized into Jesus Christ,

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anyone’s bread without paying for it. This statement according to Paul, are
teaches. A. cleansed of their sins B baptized into His death
A. self respect B. creativityC. hardwork D. humility. C sanctified in Him D. baptized into the Christian fold.

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A. eternal life B. overcome all evils C. fulfilled the law.
D. peace with God.
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 2001
1. What did Saul do after his defeat of the Amalekites: was made to King Saul by the
A. He set up a monument for himself A. Amalekites B. Philippines
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B. He returned to Shiloh C. Hittites D. Ziphites

C. He offered sacrifices to god
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D. He repented to his sins 5. ‘The LORD give you children by this woman. Eli
offered this prayer because of Hannah’s
2. “Let us flee from before Israel: for the Lord fights for A. love for the service
them…” the statement above was made by the B. loan of Samuel to the lord
Egyptian when C. desire for more children from GOD
A. Moses stretched out his hand over the sea D. faith in GOD
B. their chariots were clogged in the sea
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C. the LORD drove the sea back by a strong 6. The river that flowed out of Eden to water the garden
east wind. divided and became four rivers namely
D. the angel of God stood between them and A. Nile, Pishon, Euphrates and Tigris
Hebrews B. Pishon, Tigris, Gihon and Nile
C. Gihon, Pishon, Tigris and Euphrates
3. Moses told the Israelites that the LORD would give D. Pishon, Euphrates, Gihon and Jordan.
them flesh in the evening and bread in the morning
because he had 7. King Rehoboam refused to take the counsel of
A. heard their prayers the elders because
B. seen their suffering A. it was wrong counsel
C. promised to feed them B. he was afraid of the outcome of their counsel
D. heard their murmuring C. he was stubborn
D. it was a turn of affairs brought about by the
4. “Is not David hiding himself on the hill of Hachilah; LORD
which is on the east of Jeshimon? The report above 8. King Saul asked Jesse to send David to him because

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he wanted David to C. avoiding evils and praying for others
A. kill goliath D. Learning to do good and seeking justice
B. marry his daughter, Micheal
C. become Jonathan’s friend 16. God promised the faithless Isrealites that if they
D. serve him repented of their sins and returned to Him. He
would
9. The new covenant God made with the house of Israel A. deliver their enemies into their hands
and the house of Judah was written on B. fill them with his knowledge
A. their hearts C. give them favour in the sight of the nations
B. stones D. give them shepherds after his own heart
C. their foreheads
D. tablets 17. “........When my soul fainted within me, I remembered
the LORD; and my prayer came to thee.. ” The prayer
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do. What was Moses response to this declaration by A. at Nineveh B. at Tarshish
the Israelites? C. in the ship D .in the belly of the fish
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to represent the tribes 18. The ark of the God of Isreal must not remain with
B. He offered peace offerings to the LORD us.......” The Philitines who made the statement
C. he charged them to walk faithfully before the above were anxious to get rid of the ark because
LORD. A. they could not handle it
D. he said that the LORD was witness to their B. the hand of God was heavy upon them
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D. the Isrealites had mustered forces against
11. The sign of the covenant between God and Noah for them
all future generations was
A. blood 19. “At the time shall arise.... the great prince who has
B. treaty of peace charge of your people.......” in the statement above
C. circumcision
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D. bow in the cloud A. Gabriel B. the Deliver
C. Micheal D. the Messiah
12. The signs that God showed to Moses at his call were
meant to 20. According to Hosea, the LORD would not hav pity
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A. convince the people that he had upon the children of his faithless wife because
been sent by God A. they were rebellious children
B. prtray him as superior to the Egyptian B. they had not been faithful
magicians C. their mother had not shown pity on them
C. enable him to perform miracles before D. their mother had played the harlot
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Pharaoh
E. convince Pharaoh that he was the prophet of God 21. God decided not to bring evil in Ahab’s days but in
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13. King Josisah defiled Topheth which was in the valley A. asked God for mercy
of the sons of Hinnom during his reform in Israel so B. returned Naboth’s vineyard
that C. fasted for forty days
A. he might revive the worship of the sun God D. humbled himself before God
B. he might pull down Topheth and break 23. When the Babylonians captured King Zedekiah,
Molech into peices they
C. no one would worship Moleh A. killed him immediately
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D. no one might sacrifice human beings again B. assaulted his wives in his presence
to Molech C. put out his eyes
D. took his sons to Babylon
14. Amos declared that the Jews who built houses of
Hewn stone would not dwell in them because they 24. The men who threw Shadrach, Meshach and
A. trampled upon the poor Abedenego into the fire were
B. persecuted the prophets A. amazed that the Hebrews were not burnt
C. swore falsely B. assisted to escape from being burnt
D. worshipped other gods C. promoted by the king
D. consumed by the flames
15. What acts of righteousness did Isaiah admonish his
people to demonstrate? 25. “Hear this word, you cows of Bashan... who
A. helping the poor and offering sacrifice oppress the poor, who crush the needy...” cows of
B. defending the orphans an respecting the Bashan in the statement above refers to the
widows A. wicked kings B. women of Samaria
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C. Judges in Isreal D false prophets D. the high priest and the Sadducees were jealous

26. “It is enough; now O LORD, take away my life; for 35. After the mission of the seventy, Jesus declared
I am no better than my fathers.” the prayer above that he had given
was said by Elijah when A. the gift of healing B. power over
A. ran out of food the roman authorities C. authority over all the
B. had no water to drink at the brook Cherith power of the enemy D.the gift of knowledge
C. learnt that Ahab was looking for him of the word
D. was threatened by Jezebel
36. Jesus did not go immediately to attend to Lazarus
27. In his effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, who has reported sick because he
Nehemiah prayed against insults of A. wanted His disciples to believe in Him
A. Tobiah and Sanbaliat B. was too busy attending to her people
B. Amon and Shallum C. did not know how serious the sickness was

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C. Nebuchadnezzer and Tobiah D. careless about Lazarus
D. Geshem and Hulda
37. In the parable of the wheat and tares, the harvest

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28. According to Luke, Jesus healed the epileptic boy by time refers to the
A. telling the boy to have faith A. white judgement throne
B. rebuking the unclean spirit B. millennium reign of christ
C. binding the evil spirite in him C. tribulation period
D. touching the boy D. close of the age

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29. According to Luke Jesus last words on the cross were 38. Peter teaches that good Christian conduct is
A. “ I thirst”B. woman behold your son characterized by love and
C. “father, into thy hands I commit my spirit” A. impartial judgement
D. “father , forgive them; for they know not B. forbearance C. fear of God
what they do” D. hardwork
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30. ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send 39. Paul teaches that the excercise of spiritual gifts by
Lazarus..... Abraham could not grant the rich man’s individual believers should be used to promote
request because’ A. faith B. cooperation C. competition
A. the rich man lived in luxury while on earth D. Knowledge
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B. there was a chasm between them 40. Peter advises the elders to tend the flock of God with
C. he had no pity on the rich man A. authority and compassion
D. his dogs used to lick Lazaurus’s sores B. a willing and cheeful heart
C. knowledge and understanding
31. In the story of the transfiguration of Jesus, Moses, D. zeal and credibilty
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Elijah represented the

A. Old testament saints 41. Paul warned the Thessalonians against the deciet
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B. glory of God of false teachers concerning

C. end of the age A. their salvation in Christ
D. law and the prophets B. activities of the man of sins
C. the resurrection of the dead
32. .....but he who enters by the door is the shepheredof D. the second coming of Christ
the sheep...... the door in the
statement refers to 42. Paul described the gifts he received from the
A. the law B. the gospel Philipians as
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C Peter D. Jesus A. peace offering B. treasure in heaven

C. pleasin to God D. free will offering
33. In order to fufil the law of Moses, Jesus told the
leper He had healed to go and 43. According to Paul, the purpose of the law is
A. proclaim the good news A. to increase the knowledge of sin
B. show himself to his household B. tobring about justification by the faith
C. show himself to the priest C. the fulfilment of divine promise
D. make sacrifice to God D. to promote the faith in the cruccified Christ

34. The Jewish religious leaders arrested and 44. The man who stirred up the people against Paul in
imprisoned the apostles the second time because Ephesus was
A. they performed miracles in the name of Jesus A. Alexander B. Aristarchus C. Demetrius
B. they disobeyed the law D. Gaius
C. the high priest and the Sadducees excused
them of treason
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45. Paul teaches that believers have been buried and 48. According to Paul, God would send a strong
raised with Chirst so that they migh delusion upon those who will perish because they
A. adhere to the law A. did not show love to the brethren
B. walk in the newness of life B. had an unforgiving spirit
C. grow in the knowledge of Christ C. were false teachers
D. walk in liberty D. refused to belive the truth

46. According to James, because believers hold the 49. According to Romans, justification is by faith
faith of the lord Jesus Christ, they should through
A. not show partially A. obedience to the law
B. not yield to temptation B. works righteousness
C. pray for one another C. Being filled with the Holy Spirit
D. overcome evil with good. D. redemption in Christ

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47. According to Pauls’s letter to the Philipines, Christ 50. Peter teaches that Chritians should prepare for the
demonstrated His humility by day of the Lord by
A. praying for his enemies A. giving aims to the poor

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B. washing the feet of his disples B. having sober reflection
C. taking the form of a servant C. living holy and godly lives
D. dying on the cross D. fasting and praying.

1. Moses sent men to spy out the land of Canaan in order to

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1. David did not allow Abishai to destroy Saul because he B. ruler and his followers
A.
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believed in the judgement of God C. master and his servant
B. wanted to avoid being guilty before the Lord D. shepherd and his sheep
C. wanted to disarm Saul before killing him
D. wanted to see if Saul would repent eventually. 7. ‘David departed from there and escaped..... and when his
brothers and all his father’s house heard it..... In the
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2. The reward for total obedience to the commandments of statement above, where did David escape to ?
God is A. Mizpeh of Moab B. The land of Judah
A. wisdom B. life and length of days C. The cave of Abdullam D. The wilderness
C. knowledge D. marital possessions of Engedi

3. Adam named his wife Eve because she was 8. Hiram, King of Tyre, was friendly with King Solomon
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A. deceived by the serpent because he

B. the one that misled him A. was afraid of war
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C. the bone of his bones B. wanted to assist

D. the mother of all living. C. loved the wisdom of Solomon
D. loved David, Solomon’s father
4. What was the immediate reaction of Moses when he cast
his rod on the ground at Mount Hereb and it became a 9. ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s
serpent ? house to the land that I will show you... where was
A. He shouted for joy Abraham when this command was given
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B. He fled from it A. Sheckem B. Bethel C. Ur D. Haran

C. He took it by the tail
D. He caugth it immediately 10. The LORD repented of the evil which he intended for
His people because Moses
5. The consequence of King Solomon’s failure to keep the A. burnt the golden calf which the people made
LORD’S commandment was B. broke the tablets out of his hands
A. God’s promise to tear away part of the kingdom C. made the people drink of the water of the burnt
B. the disloyalty of his subjects calf
C. the rebellion of the vassal states against his rule D. reminded Him of his promise to Abraham, Isaac
D. the loss of God’s favour and Israel

6. According to Prophet Isaiah, the creative ability of God is 11. The altar that Gideon built the oak of Ophrah was called
likened to that of a A. The LORD is represent B. The LORD is strenght
A. potter and his earthen vessel C. The LORD is peace D. The LORD is great

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12. The second creation story ends with the institution o f C. be filled with the Holy Spirit
A. the sabbath B. the Passover D. baptize sinners who would come to him
C. marriage D. circumcission
21. What were the two emblems Jesus used during the Last
13. The greatest dometic problem King David experienced Supper?
which almost cost him his kingdom was A. the bread and the blood of the lamb
A. his adultery with Bathsheba B. the bread and the wine
B. the killing of Uriah C. The Unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine
C. the proclamation of Adonijah as king D his blood and his body
D. the revolt ofAbsalom against him
22. The condition Peter gave for a person that would replace
14. The declaration by God that he would make a nation of the Judas Iscar lot was that he must be
son of the slave woman meant that He A. a witness to Jesus ministry
A. recognized Ishmael as Abraham’s descendant B. full of faith

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B. was not partial towards Isaac and Ishmael C. a disciple of John the Baptist
C. did not like the way Ishmael was sent out by D. a Galilean
Abraham
D. was responsilbe for sending Ishmael out of 23. “They have no wine”

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Abraham’s house. Jesus immediate response to the statement above was
A. “Do wathever he tells you”
15. The chief buftler said to Pharaoh, I remember my faults B. “Fill the jar with water”
today ...... Faults refer to his C. “.... Draw some out and take it to the steward of te
A. sins before he was imprisoned by Pharaoh east”
B. inability to interprete Pharaoh’s dream D. “O woman, what have you to do with me ? My

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C. inability to identify competent magicians, wise hour has not yet come”.
men and interpreters of dreams
D. forgetting the young Hebrew who interpreted his 24. The Macedonians who travelled with Paul to Ephesus were
dream correctly while in prison A. Alexander andGaius
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16. ... The earth produced of itself, first the blade, then the ear, C. Gaius and Aristarchus
then the full grain in the ear... The statement above was D. Demetrius and Alexander
made by Jesus in the parable of the
A. sower B. mustard seed C. weeds D. seed 25. “O faithfulness and perserve generation, how long am I to
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growing secretly be with you and bear ith you..........”
Jesus statement above was addressed to
17. Peter became frightened as he walked on the sea because A. the Jews because of their unbelief
A. he saw a ghost B. His disciples because they could not heal
B. he doubled Jesus C. the Pharisee because of their hypocrisy
C. of the wind D. His own people because they did not give Him
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18. What did the blind man by the roadside near Jericho do on 26. According to the first Epistle of John, to have the son is to
recieving his sight? have
A. he jumped for joy and went away A. salvation B. the Holy Spirit C. the Father D. life
B. he thanked Jesus for healing him
C. He followed Jesus, glorifying God 27. In the explanation of the parable of the weeds, Jesus said
D. he gave praise to God for making him whole that the righteous will
A. live forever in the kingdom of God
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19. The order of the crucifixon events according to Luke’s B. be set aside from all cause of sin
Gospel is C. enter into glory with the Son of man
A. cruxifixion, lots casting for His dress, scoffing and D. shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom
mockery
B. mockery, lots casting for His dress, scoffing and 28. The resolution of the Council at Jerusalem was that the
cruxifixion Gentiles should abstain from
C. lots casting for His dress, mockery scoffing and A. adultery, greed, strangled meat and divination
cruxifixion B. homosexuality, idolatry, fornication and strangled
D. crucifixion, scoffing, mockery and lots casting for meat
His dress C. idolatry, unchasitystrangled meat and blood
D. circumcision, whoremongering, homosexuality
20. The angel told Zachariah that John the Baptist would drink falsehood.
no wine nor strong drink because he would
A be the forerunner of Jesus 29. ..... And I will say to my Soul, Soul you have ample goods
B. only eat locusts and wild honey laid up for many years take you ease, eat, drink, be merry..
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God’s response to the statement above was that 39. Paul boasted about the believers in Corinth for their
A. the servant should enter into the rest of his Lord A. zeal in prayer B.offering for the saints
B. his soul was required of him C. maturityin Christ D. display of spiritual gifts
C. his soul should be satisfied with his increase
D. he should lay up more treasures for himself 40. God exalted the name of Jesus above every other name in
heaven and on earth because
30. Before the cock crowed, Peter denied Jesus three times. A. Jesus was born in the likeness of man
Who was the first person to recognize him as soon as one B. as son of God, He counted equality with God a
of the disciples? thing to be grasped
A. A bystrander B. 4 maid C. in humility, he counted others better than Himself
C. One of the rulers D. The High Priest D. He humbled himself to be born in human form
and was obedient to death
31. The woman with the flow of blood touched the garment of
Jesus because 41. How did Joshua react to the defeat of the Isrealites by the

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A. she had heard the reports about Jesus men of Ai?
B. she had suffered much under many physicians A. He rent his clothes
C. the crowd could not allow her to speak to Jesus B. He fasted all day
D. she believed that she would be well. C. He prayed to God

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D. He consulted the priest.
32. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, believers were
admonished to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ 42. Hosea declares that the upright walk in the ways of the
A. keeping awake and being sober LORD , but transgressors
B. praying and fasting A. scorn them B. reject them
C. preaching peace and tolerance C. stumble in them D flee from them.

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D. encouraging idlers to work hard
43. After Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem, he took
33. Paul taught the Romans that while they were yet enemies of the inhabitants into exile but left behind the
God, they were reconcilled to him by the A. poorest people B. noblemen C. priests
A.
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suffering of Jesus Christ D. temple guards
B. death of Jesus Christ
C. ascension of Jesus Christ 44. According to Amos, the type of famine God said he would
D. resurrection of Jesus Christ send upon the people of Israel was
A. that of bread B. thirst for water
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34. Paul declared to the believers in Corinth that no one can C. not hearing the word of the LORD
say Jesus is Lord except by D. hunger for baskets of summer fruits.
A. revelation knowledge B. grace
C. the Holy Spirit D. faith 45. “....The soul that sins shall die. The statement above by
Prophet Ezekiel means that
35. According to Peter, the genuineness of Chrisitian faith is A. a sinner shall not escape punishment
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tested B. the wages of sin is death

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A. trials B. fire C. suffering D. temptation C. God will Judge the soul of a sinner
D. every person is responsible for his own sin
36. In Colossians, Paul admonished believers not to lie to one
another because they 46. The consequence of Hiel’s building of Jericho was that he
A. were joints heirs with Christ in the kingdom A. was killed by Ahab
B. were waiting for the Second Coming of Christ B. was made a commander in Ahab’s army
C. had put off the old nature with its practises C. was highly repected by his tribe
D. had known the truth from the very beginning D. lost two o f his sons
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37. Paul teaches that believers who maintain good conduct 47. “.... I send you to the people of Isreal, to a nation of rebels.”
before governing authorities shall The statement above was God’s message to
A. recieve approval B. enjoy peace A. Prophet Isaiah B. Prophet Jeremiah
C. be shown hospitality D. be higly C. Prophet Amos D. Prophet Ezekiel
honoured
48. Daniel was set up to be thrown to the lions by the
38. According to Peter, when the chief Shepherd would be A. counsellors of Nebchadnezzar
manifested, the elders would obtain the B. adviser of king Xerxes
A. unfading crown of glory C. presidents and satraps of Persia
B. scepter of authority D. lords and nobles of Medes
C. house of glory
D. crown with stars

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50. Elijah knew of the covetous act of Gehazi because
49. According to Hosea, one of the punishments for the sins of A. it was reported to him
Isreal was that B. he saw him from afar
A. they would not recieve divine revelation C. he went with him in spirit
B. they would eat but would not be statisfied D. he saw the gifts with him
C. the LORD would send famine upon the land
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A. measure the entire land 8. Saul visited the witch of Endor when he was beiseged
B. share out the land by the
C. know if it was god or bad A. Philistines B. Amorites
D. know if it was flowing with milk and honey C. Amalekites D. Moabites

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2. The two sons of Samuel that became Judges in ISrael 9. Why did Saul tell the Kenites to go away from among
were the Amalekites?
A. Joel and Abijah B. Abimelech and Abidjah A. God did not tell him to destroy the Kenites
C. Hophni and Phinehas C. Joel and Abimelech B. Saul married from the Kenites
C. The Kenites showed kindness to Israel

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3. “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...”In D. The Kenites had blood convenant with Israel
the statement above, in our image implies man
A. becoming God 10. “...And they shall be my people, and i will be their
B. being a representative of God and fellow men God...” This convenant was made with Israel through
C. being like God prophet
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becoming the exact picture of God A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah
C. Amos D. Hosea
4. The murmuring of the congregation in the wilderness
against Moses and Aaron were an indication of the 11. How many sons of Jesse passed before Samuel before
people’s David was chosen as King?
A. lack of patience with them A. 5 B. 7
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B. lack of faith in them C. 7 D. 8
C. fear of dying by the sword
D. inability to get to the promise land 12. “Whoever does not come out after Saul and Samuel, so
shall it be doen to his oxen!”
5. When the glory of teh LORD appeared to moses and A. The power of the Lord came upon them
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Aaron in the wilderness of Zin, the Lord said they B. The dread of the Lord came upon them
should C. The spirit of the Lor came upon tehm
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A. tell the rock before tehir eyes to yield its water D. The word of teh Lord came to them
B. strike the rock with rod to bring out water for
them 13. “...Do not forsake her, and she will keep you, love her
C. fetch water for the people and their cattle and she will guard you...”
D. tell the people to go around teh rock A. intelligence B. wife
C. knowledge D. wisdom
6. The last event taht boosted Gideon’s courage to go
against the Midianities was the 14. Joseph was made prime minister iN Egypt
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A. apperance of the angel who called him a man A. interpreted teh dreams of Pharaoh’s servants
of valour in the prison
B. sign in which God caused teh dew to be on B. resisted teh temptation by Potiphar’s wife was
the fleece C. faithful and upright man
C. test God gave Gideon’s men at teh waterside D. Interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and counselled
D. dream told by the Midianities about the barley him to what to do
bread
15. Nehemiah in exile fuinctioned as the King’s
7. At the confirmation of the cocenent, after Moses had A. guard. B. secretaru
addressed the people, they answered and said, C. cupbearer D. adviser
A. “We are going to obey the Lord our God”
B. to beware of false prophets and teachers 16. In days of Uzziah, Isaiah saw a vision concerning
C. obeying fully the ten commandments A. Samaria and Judah
D. We shall keep all the comamndments of God B. Judah and Jerusalem
C. Samaria and Jerusalem
D. Judah and Israel

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26. ‘ “What have you to do with us O son of God?
17. God said that any member of Ahab’s family who died in Have you come here to torment us before the
the open country would be time? This statement reveals that the demoniacs in
A. eaten up by the dogs the country of the Garderenes
B. buried by foreigners A. recognised the supreme power of Jesus.
C. eaten by the birds B. wanted to question Jesus’s authority
D. left unburied C. were threatened by the power of Jesus
D. did not expect Jesus to come to them at that
18. “Take away all iniquity; accept that which is good...”
time.
what was the iniquity Hosea as referring to in the
statement above? 27. According to Luke, the mandate given to the twelve
A. Adultery B. Ignorance
at their commissioning was to
C. Idolatry D. Injustice
A. rid the entire region of Galilee of evil spirits
19. According to Jeremiah, the role of the shepherds which B. preach the gospel to the poor

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God will give to His people is to C. preach the kingdom of God and heal
A. feed the people with knowledge and D. go about doing good to all people.
understanding
B. heal the guilt oe the people 28. According to John, the accusation of the Jews

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C. gather the scattered children of Israel levelled against Jesus before Pilate was that He was
D. lead them to greener pastures A. an evildoer B. an impostor
C. a perverter D. a blasphelmer
20. King Nebuchadnezzar assembled the straps, the
prefects and the governors to 29. ‘ “ ... Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy
A. tell him his dream and not sacrifice’...

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B. send them to the provinces A. Healing of the lepers
C. interpret his dream B. Eating with tax collectors
D. the dedication of the image C. Call of the twelve apostles
D. the dedication of the image D. Deliverance of the demoniac.

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Where did Elijah kill all the prophets of BAll after, ateh 30. Jesus did not go with the centurion to heal his servant
contest with Ahab? because he
A. Kishon B. Carmel A. exhibit great faith
C. Zaraphath D. Cherith B. spoke to Jesus as a man under authority
C. was not worthy for Jesus to come under his
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22. “...The fathers have eaten sour grapes,a nd teh roof.
children’s teeth are set on edge...” D. was a Gentiles.
A. parents are punished for the sins of their
children 31. The disciples celebrated the passover with Jesus be
B. children ar epunished for the sins of their cause
parents
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A. He was going to be betrayed by one of them

C. parents are punished for the sins of thsier
granparents B. it was the first day of unleaved bread
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D. great grandchildren are punished fr the sins C. they had sacrificed the passover lamb
of their forefathers D. they wanted to keep the passover feast with
Him.
23. After Jonah had been thrown into the sea and sea
ceased from its raging, the men with him 32. According to Matthew, true wisdom is
A. praised the Lord fo saving them A. seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteous
B. feared teh LORD, offered sacrifice and made ness.
vows B. knowing the truth and doing it at all times
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C. prayed to God for forgivenss C. to beware of false prophets and teacher.

D. rowed hard to bring teh shhip back to land D. obeying fully the ten commandments.

24. Zedekiah, the king o Judah, as captured by teh army of 33. The condition Jesus required from Jairus in order to
the Chaldeans heal his daughter was that he should
A. at Riblah B. in the plains of Jericho A. pray and fast
C. At Arabah D. on the outskirts of Jerusalem B. not fear but believe
C. put out thosee weeping in the hose
25. Two Christian virtues to be learned in the story of the D. repent and confess his sins.
good Samaritan are
A. kidness and fairness 34. According to Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost,
B. justice and humility God made Jesus
C. compassion and humility A. Lord and King B. holy and mighty
D. comparisson and mercy C. both Lord nd Christ
D. overcome death and sin.

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35. “Unless you are circumcised according to thecustom of who love Him?
Moses, you cannot be saved” The men who taught the A. Eternal life
above came from B. Abundant blessing
A. Jerusalem B. Judah C. Honourable position in life
C. Samaria D. Phoenicia. D. Heirs of the kingdom.

36. According to John, Jesus said the work of God is 44. According to Paul, a ruler does not bear the sword
A. preaching the gospel in vain but he
B. healing the sick A. leads men into the ways of God
C. feeding the hungry who are in need B. executes God’s wrath on the wrong doer
D. believing in Him who he had sent. C. rules as influenced by the people
D. enforces civil duties.
37. “What shall we do to these men? For that a notable
sign has been performed through them is manifested to 45. In Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians, as long as an heir

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all ...” is a child, he is under
A. guardians B. custodians
38. Why was Paul arrested and detained at Philippi? C. protectors D. teachers.
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and Saviour 46. According to Peter, believers who are reproached
B. The Jews did not want him to preach in the for the name of Christ are blessed because the spirit
Gentiles’ territories of
C. He cast out the spirit of soothsaying from a A. glory and of God rest upon them
slave girl B. patience rests upon them
D. He was preaching the unknown God. C. hope rests upon them a perverter

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D. love and God rests upon them.
39. Jesus said His disciples had been made clean by
A. their abiding in Him 47. In interpersonal relationships, Paul advises
B. His abiding in them always believers to
C.
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the word he spoke to them A. emulate his good gesture
D. their walking in the spirit. B. obey the law of Moses
C. think with osber judgement
40. Following the death of Stephen, the only group of D. think of others first.
believers not scattered by the great persecution
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against the Jerusalem Church were the 48. In his letter to Philemon, Paul described Onesimus
A. deacons B. apostles as his
C. prophets D. disciples. A. brother
B. fellow worker
41. The first second in the order of hierarchy of spiritual C. fellow prisoner
gifts enumerated by Paul are D. child.
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A. healers and helpers

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B. teachers and workers of miracles 49. Thessalonians, Paul advises believers await
C. apostles and prophets ing the coming of the Lord to put on the
D. administrators and speakers. A. armour of hope
B. helmet of righteousness
42. According to Galatians, Christ redeemed us from C. breast plate of faith
the curse of the law by D. breast plate of salvation
A. dying on the cross
B. becoming a curse for us 50. According to Corinthians, the same spirit gives
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C. resurrecting from the dead varieties of gifts while the same Lord gives varities of
D. ascending into heavens. A. service B. prophecy
C. working D. healing.
43. According to James, what does God promise those

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1. What effect did the sudden death of Ananias and C. cast off as a branch
Supphira have on the early disciples? D. condemned already
A. Many more disciples were won to God
B. Great fear gripped them all 9. ‘ “ … Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does
C. The disciples became more united not know the things that have happened there in these
D. Apostle peter was highly respected days?” ’
The things being referred to in the statement above are
2. Paul and Barnabas were sent out on the first missionary the
work from Antioch to Seleucia by the A. arrest, trials and judgment of Jesus
A. prophets and teachers B. crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus
B. church elders C. triumphal entry and cleansing of the temple

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C. other disciples D. birth and presentation of Jesus.
D. holy spirit
10. According to Paul, just as the law came to increase

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3. ‘ “… We must work the works of him who sent me, trespass, so sin came to increase
while it is day; night comes, when no one can work” ’ A. righteousness
Jesus made the statement above after the healing B. punishment
of the C. grace
A. centurion’s servant B. ten lepers D. ungodliness.
C. man born blind D. paralytic man
11. According to Peter, Christians who suffer

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4. ‘ “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do according to the will of God will receive
not know where they have laid him.” ’ A. forgiveness
What happened immediately after Mary Magdalene B. the Crown of Glory
made the statement above? C. the Holy Spirit
A. Peter and the other disciple went towards the
tomb
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B. the guards were afraid and ran away from the 12. Paul declares that Christians have the same functions,
tomb but they have gift that differ according to
C. Mary stood, weeping outside the tomb A. their devotion of prayer
D. two angels appeared to Mary by the tomb. B. their suffering and endurance
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C. grace given to the
5. ‘ “ … For it this plan or this undertaken is of men, it D. enablement by the spirit.
will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to
overthrow them…” ’ 13. According to Romans, as one man’s trespass led to
Them is Gamaliel’s statement above refers to condemnation all, so will on man’s act of righteousness
A. Peter and John lead to
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B. Peter and the apostles A. acquittal and life for all men
C. Paul and timothy B. salvation and new life for all men
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D. Paul and silas C. justification and hope for all men

6. Jesus declared that men love darkness rather than light D. sanctification and life for all men
because
A. their hearts were hardened 14. ‘ And let steadfastness have its full effect …’
B. they had no truth What does James say would be the outcome of this
C. they had been blinded effect?
D. their deeds were evil A. Righteousness and faith.
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B. Trial and endurance

7. ‘ “ … This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all C. Humanity and obedience
are witnesses…” ’ D. Perfection and completion
The statement above was made by Peter on the occasion
of his 15. ‘Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in
A. sermon on the day of Pentecost Christ Jesus…’
B. release from prison by the Jews This mind in Paul’s statement above means a mind of
C. healing of the lame man at the gate called A. humanity B. faith C. holiness D. prayer.
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D. address to the disciples for the replacement 16. Peter teaches that servants should be submissive to
of Judas. their masters with all respect, not only to the kind and
gentle but also to the
8. According to John, he who does not believe in the A. impatient B. inconsiderate
only Son of God is C. wicked D. overbearing
A. none of his own
B. not worthy of the Kingdom

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17. In Romans, Christians are admonished to put on the 26. ‘ “ Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and
Lord Jesus Christ and not to before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed
A. rely on the law B. judge one another you a prophet to the nations.’’ ’
C. make provision for the flesh The statements above was made by God during the
D. take advantage of one another A. consecration of Prophet Isaiah
B. he was very excited about the discovery
18. Paul teaches that those who have been baptized into C. he realized that God was angry with Israel
Christ been baptized into His D. no one was able to read the word of the book.
A. service B. death C. kingdom D. suffering
28. According to Jeremiah, other nations would find glory
19. On the third day of their capture of the Ark of God, the in God and bless themselves in Him only when Israel
Philistines discovered that A. swears in truth, in justice and in uprightness
A. Dagon, their god, had fallen and broken to B. becomes loyal to God and repents of her sins
pieces C. returns to God, honours and glorifies Him
B. Dagon had disappeared from its place D. comes to God with prayer and fasting

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C. The Ark has swallowed Dagon, their god
D. The Ark had been standing on Dagon. 29. Hosea proclaimed that Israel should return to God and
plead that he should
20. One of the sins of Manasseh for which the LORD send A. accept their worship

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bands of the Chaldeans, Syrians, Moabites and B. bless them abundantly
Ammonites to destroy Judah was C. take away their iniquity
A. the release of a thousand captives D. grant them victory in battle
B. his failure to obey God’s prophets
C. the arrest of the King of Babylon 30. The response of Eli after Samuel had told him the Lord’s
D. the shedding of innocent blood. message as regards his sons’ acts of blasphemy was that

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A. sacrifice would be offered on their behalf
21. Elijah decreed that there would be neither rain nor dew B. he would call them and rebuke them
for three years because C. God should have mercy on them
A. Ahab had forsaken the commandment of God D. He was the LORD, and should do what pleased
by erecting an altar for Baal Him.
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Nebat the son of Rehoboam connived with
Ahab to kill him 31. Rehab’s reward for hiding the messengers sent by
C. he was sure that he would be fed by the ravens Joshua to spy out the city of Jericho was that
D. Jezebel the wife of Ahab killed Obadiah. A. she and her household were spared
B. the city of Jericho was spared for her sake
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22. God called Jonah and send him to the people of Nineveh C. she married one of the spies and became a
to queen
A. pray for their repentance D. the gold, bronze and iron in the city were given
B. pray to Him for their forgiveness to her
C. cry against their wickedness
D. preach His word to them. 32. David’s victory over he Amalekites who raided Ziklag
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was due to
23. Consequent upon the murder of Naboth by Ahab and A. the fact that David was a mighty man in battle
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Jezebel, God declared that B. his swearing to the Egyptian servant of the
A. dogs would lick Ahab’s blood where they had Amalekites not to kill or harm him
licked Naboth’s C. the great army that followed him to fight the
B. Ahab’s descendants would never ascend the Amalekites
throne is Israel D. his prayer in seeking the approval of God
C. He would require the blood of Naboth from before pursuing them
Ahab’s hand
D. the sword would not depart from the house of 33. God did not lead the Israelites by the way of the land of
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Ahab. the Philistines although that was near because

A. He did not want them to see war and return to
24. According to Amos, God decided to raise up a nation Egypt
that would fight and oppress Israel because the people B. The Egyptians would have overtaken them
A. were corrupt and enslaved the poor C. They were afraid of the Philistines
B. claimed to achieve fame by their own strength D. He wanted them to learn through hardship in
C. rejected him and sold the righteous for silver the wilderness
D. turned justice into poison.
34. One of king Solomon’s unwise policies was the
25. What did king Josiah do to the altar that was erected A. incessant fighting of wars against his enemies
by Jeroboam at Bethel? B. signing of treaties with the kings of the
A. He rained cursed upon it. surrounding nations
B. He removed its items C. use of forced labour to build the house of God
C. He broke its stones into pieces D. making of sacrifices in high places.
D. He burnt it down

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35. ‘ “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will 43. ‘ “ … Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels
make him a helper fit for him.’’ ’ of God over on sinner who repents.’’ ’
After this statement, the first thing God did was to Jesus made this statements after telling the parable of the
A. form beasts and bird and bring them to the A. prodigal son B. lost coin
man C. dishonest stewadD. lost sheep
B. take one of the man’s ribs and close up its
place with flesh 44. According to Luke, the leper healed by Jesus was
C. make a rib into a woman and bring her to the commanded to
man A. go and show himself to his friends
D. cause a deep sleep to fall upon the man. B. find out from the priest what he should offer
C. tell people about the cleansing
36. Joseph’s brothers decided not to kill him because D. make an offering for his cleansing.
A. pleaded with them
B. was loved by their father 45. After the great confession by Peter, Jesus charged the
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ome
37. King Saul ordered that those who had opposed his B. tell no one that he was the Christ
ascent to the throne should not be put to death because C. go away from the crowd to rest

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A. God had wrought deliverance in Israel D. beware of the leaven of the Pharisees.
B. They had fought bravely in battle
C. They had been reconciled with him 46. The Angel of the Lord told Zachariah that the son
D. God had forgiven their evil intentions would
A. make the disobedient repent of their sins
38. After Saul realized that God would have nothing to do B. turn may of the sons and daughters of Israel

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with him, he sought the help of to God
A. Achish B. a prophet C. Samuel D. a medium. C. go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah
D. turn the hearts of the children to their father.
39. A promise made by king Saul to anyone that could face
and defeat Goliath was 47. When they returned from their mission, the seventy
A.
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giving his daughter in marriage to the person reported that
B. making the person second in command in Israel A. their needs were fully met
C. giving the person part of his land B. even Samaritans accepted their message
D. making the person the captain of his army. C. they saw Satan fall like lightning
D. even demons were subject to them
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40. The LORD said to Moses that the people should gather
just a day’s portion of bread so that He might test their 48. “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.’’’
A. self-control B. patience This statement was made by Jesus when
C. obedience D. faith. A. He appeared to two disciples on the way
to Emmaus
41. What were the Israelites asked to do before meeting B. He was walking on the sea in the night
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with God on Mount Sinai? C. Mary Magdalene saw him at the sepulehre
A. To be consecrated have their garments washed D. The women saw Him after resurrection
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B. To touch the border of the mountain

C. To fast and have their feet washed 49. “… Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is
D. To fast, pray and be consecrated. coming…”
The declaration above was made by the crowd during
42. ‘ “ To you I will give all this authority and their glory; the
for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I A. triumphal entry into Jerusalem
will…”’ B. feeding of the four thousand
This statement was made during the C. Passover feast
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A. ascension of Jesus D. Transfiguration of Jesus

B. sermon on the mount
C. temptation of Jesus 50. After healing the man at the pool of Bathzatha, the
D. triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jews sought all the more to kill Jesus because
A. they hated the man that was healed
B. he did his on the Sabbath
C. they were unhappy that he healed the man
D. he claimed that God his father was still working

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