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  1. 1.
    ...he who touches the earth and it melts...? Who was Prophet Amos referring to in the statement above?
    1. A.the Lord, God of host
    2. B.the creator and heavenly hosts
    3. C.God and his divine Angels
    4. D.saviour of heavenly hosts
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    Answer: A the Lord, God of host

  2. 2.
    ...the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie... In the above statement about Jesus, John the Baptist displayed great
    1. A.courage
    2. B.wisdom
    3. C.humility
    4. D.love
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    Answer: C humility

  3. 3.
    "No church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except only you" The above statement of Paul was meant for the
    1. A.Colossians
    2. B.Philippians
    3. C.Macedonians
    4. D.Ephesians
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    Answer: B Philippians

  4. 4.
    "You pity the plant, for which you did not labour, nor did you make it grow which came into being in a night, and perished in a night". The statment above was directed to
    1. A.Jeremiah
    2. B.Micah
    3. C.Jonah
    4. D.Hezekiah
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    Answer: C Jonah

  5. 5.
    Abraham was referred to as a friend of God because he
    1. A.fasted consistently
    2. B.prayed regularly
    3. C.was blessed by God
    4. D.never argued with God
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    Answer: D never argued with God

  6. 6.
    According to Paul in Galatians, Christians have become children of God through
    1. A.subjecting themselves to the rule of law
    2. B.their faith in Christ Jesus
    3. C.being the heir of Abraham
    4. D.confessing Jesus at fellowship
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    Answer: B their faith in Christ Jesus

  7. 7.
    According to Peter, a Christian should exercise his freedom by
    1. A.enduring pain while suffering
    2. B.asserting it without complementary responsibilities
    3. C.using it as a pretext for evil
    4. D.doing what is right
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    Answer: D doing what is right

  8. 8.
    According to the prophecy of Ezekiel, all souls belong to
    1. A.God
    2. B.individuals
    3. C.the family
    4. D.the angels
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    Answer: A God

  9. 9.
    According to the teachings on justification by faith, who was the one man whose obedience brought righteousness to the world?
    1. A.Adam
    2. B.Jesus
    3. C.Abraham
    4. D.Moses
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    Answer: B Jesus

  10. 10.
    Baal worship was introduced in Israel by
    1. A.Jehu
    2. B.Omri
    3. C.Obadiah
    4. D.Jezebel
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    Answer: D Jezebel

  11. 11.
    Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He asked His disciples to remain in Jerusalem, which showed He
    1. A.wanted them to replace Judas Iscariot
    2. B.wanted them to prepare before proceeding on missions
    3. C.expected them to avoid persecution from the Gentiles
    4. D.did not want them to preach to non-Jews
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    Answer: B wanted them to prepare before proceeding on missions

  12. 12.
    Daniel was cast into the den of lions because he
    1. A.hid to pray to God
    2. B.was a foreigner
    3. C.was a criminal
    4. D.was disloyal to the king
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    Answer: B was a foreigner

  13. 13.
    David spared the life of Saul but took away his
    1. A.bow, arrow and spear
    2. B.spear and jar of water
    3. C.spear and iron shield
    4. D.bow and arrow
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    Answer: B spear and jar of water

  14. 14.
    Have you killed and also taken possession? The above statement by Prophet Elijah was addressed to
    1. A.Elisha
    2. B.Nathan
    3. C.Ahab
    4. D.Obadiah
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    Answer: C Ahab

  15. 15.
    How baptised the Ethiopian eunuch?
    1. A.Peter
    2. B.John
    3. C.Philip
    4. D.Paul
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    Answer: A Peter

  16. 16.
    How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
    1. A.40 days
    2. B.20 days
    3. C.50 days
    4. D.30 days
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    Answer: A 40 days

  17. 17.
    How many plagues did God send on Egypt?
    1. A.7
    2. B.10
    3. C.5
    4. D.12
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    Answer: B 10

  18. 18.
    I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. The above statement of the LORD to Israel in Isiah's prophecy suggests
    1. A.doom
    2. B.danger
    3. C.call to repentance
    4. D.hope
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    Answer: D hope

  19. 19.
    In his letter to the Colossians, Paul taught that when parents provoke their children, they ( children) become
    1. A.impatient in life
    2. B.discouraged
    3. C.rebels
    4. D.cultists
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    Answer: B discouraged

  20. 20.
    In Jeremiah, the sovereignty of God is symbolised in the
    1. A.coming of a saviour
    2. B.works of creation
    3. C.creation of man
    4. D.work of a potter
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    Answer: D work of a potter

  21. 21.
    In the book of Prophet Jeremiah, God promised to write the New Covenant on
    1. A.pages of holy book
    2. B.stones
    3. C.hearts of people
    4. D.labels
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    Answer: C hearts of people

  22. 22.
    Jesus changed water to wine at Cana to Galilee to
    1. A.obey his mother's request
    2. B.meet the needs of the people
    3. C.manifest his glory and make the disciples believe in him
    4. D.support the marriage institution
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    Answer: C manifest his glory and make the disciples believe in him

  23. 23.
    Jesus spoke to them, saying: "I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life". From the above statement, Jesus was trying to explain the importance in Christians'
    1. A.holiness and cleanness
    2. B.faith and hope
    3. C.the knowledge of God, leading to salvation
    4. D.that darkness leads to death
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    Answer: C the knowledge of God, leading to salvation

  24. 24.
    Jonah, in his plots to escape from the presence of God, boarded a ship at Joppa to
    1. A.Jerusalem
    2. B.Tarshish
    3. C.Samaria
    4. D.Lystra
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    Answer: B Tarshish

  25. 25.
    Josiah's reward for being penitent and remorseful when Judah sinned against the LORD by worshipping other gods was
    1. A.he was not going to witness the desolation
    2. B.he was going to rebuild the Temple
    3. C.Judah shall no longer be destroyed
    4. D.his family will be saved from the forthcoming pestilence
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    Answer: A he was not going to witness the desolation

  26. 26.
    Moses took the bones of Joseph during the exodus because
    1. A.Joseph was their first king
    2. B.it was their custom to carry all bones
    3. C.Joseph had sworn that they should carry the bones
    4. D.the bones were so precious to the Israelites
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    Answer: C Joseph had sworn that they should carry the bones

  27. 27.
    On which day of the week did the appearance of Jesus take place
    1. A.Third day
    2. B.Second day
    3. C.First day
    4. D.Fifth day
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    Answer: C First day

  28. 28.
    Paul adjoins believers in Corinthians to forgive one another so that
    1. A.Satan will not gain advantage over us
    2. B.they will have stable families
    3. C.the fospel will spread faster
    4. D.they will receive spiritual gifts
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    Answer: A Satan will not gain advantage over us

  29. 29.
    The Mission of the Seventy signifies mission to
    1. A.The Gentiles
    2. B.Israel
    3. C.Judea
    4. D.the world
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    Answer: A The Gentiles

  30. 30.
    The parable of the drag net, according to Jesus, was to teach His listeners about the
    1. A.reward of being righteous
    2. B.importance of mosquito net
    3. C.importance of fishing net
    4. D.judgement at the close of age
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    Answer: D judgement at the close of age

  31. 31.
    The restrictions of Ezekiel's mission to the house of Israel were to show God's
    1. A.steadfastness
    2. B.holiness
    3. C.faithfulness
    4. D.commitment
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    Answer: A steadfastness

  32. 32.
    The Spiritual Gifts identified in first Corinthians include
    1. A.love, joy, peace and long suffering
    2. B.knowledge, miracles, preaching and praying
    3. C.prophecy, vision, peace and dreams
    4. D.prophecy, wisdom, faith and healing
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    Answer: D prophecy, wisdom, faith and healing

  33. 33.
    The statement "when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing" warns against
    1. A.letting friends know we are giving alms
    2. B.giving alms in the public space
    3. C.blowing trumpets when we give alms
    4. D.letting people see us when giving alms
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    Answer: C blowing trumpets when we give alms

  34. 34.
    The team that Cornelius sent to bring Peter from Joppa consist of
    1. A.2 servants and 2 soldiers
    2. B.1 servant and 2 soldiers
    3. C.2 servants and 1 soldier
    4. D.3 servants and 2 soldiers
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    Answer: C 2 servants and 1 soldier

  35. 35.
    The three disciples that witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus were
    1. A.Andrew, James and John
    2. B.Peter, James and John
    3. C.Andrew, Peter and John
    4. D.Peter, James and Matthew
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    Answer: B Peter, James and John

  36. 36.
    The women of Samaria were described by Amos as
    1. A.cows of Bashan
    2. B.idol worshippers
    3. C.pagans
    4. D.Camels
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    Answer: A cows of Bashan

  37. 37.
    Those who are not qualified for a place in the Kingdom of God include:
    1. A.smokers, dancers, lovers of women
    2. B.idolaters, fornicators, the greedy
    3. C.dancers, singers, drunkards
    4. D.teachers, fornicators, dancers
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    Answer: B idolaters, fornicators, the greedy

  38. 38.
    What did Elisha use to purify the water at Jericho?
    1. A.Honey
    2. B.Oil
    3. C.Salt
    4. D.Sand
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    Answer: D Sand

  39. 39.
    What did God use to confirm His promise to Abraham?
    1. A.A burning bush
    2. B.Thunder and lightning
    3. C.A rainbow
    4. D.A flaming torch and a smoking firepot
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    Answer: A A burning bush

  40. 40.
    What did Jesus do at the Last Supper?
    1. A.Multiplied food
    2. B.Drove out money changers
    3. C.Gave the Ten Commandments
    4. D.Washed the disciples' feet
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    Answer: D Washed the disciples' feet

  41. 41.
    What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
    1. A.A chariot
    2. B.A horse
    3. C.A donkey
    4. D.A camel
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    Answer: A A chariot

  42. 42.
    What did Jesus say about judging others?
    1. A.Always correct others
    2. B.Judge harshly
    3. C.Publicly expose sin
    4. D.Judge not, lest you be judged
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    Answer: D Judge not, lest you be judged

  43. 43.
    What did Jesus say about paying taxes?
    1. A.Pay only temple tax
    2. B.Taxes are sinful
    3. C.Render to Caesar what is Caesar's
    4. D.Give everything to God
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    Answer: C Render to Caesar what is Caesar's

  44. 44.
    What did Jesus say is the second greatest commandment?
    1. A.Honour your parents
    2. B.Love your neighbour as yourself
    3. C.Keep the Sabbath
    4. D.Do not kill
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    Answer: B Love your neighbour as yourself

  45. 45.
    What did Jesus use to feed the 5,000?
    1. A.5 loaves and 2 fish
    2. B.7 loaves and 2 fish
    3. C.3 loaves and 5 fish
    4. D.4 loaves and 4 fish
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    Answer: A 5 loaves and 2 fish

  46. 46.
    What did Joseph interpret Pharaoh's dream to mean?
    1. A.Seven months of war
    2. B.Seven cities to be destroyed
    3. C.Seven years of abundance followed by famine
    4. D.Seven days of harvest
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    Answer: C Seven years of abundance followed by famine

  47. 47.
    What did Paul compare the Church to in 1 Corinthians 12?
    1. A.A holy temple
    2. B.A vine
    3. C.A field
    4. D.A body
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    Answer: D A body

  48. 48.
    What did Paul experience on the road to Damascus?
    1. A.A storm
    2. B.An earthquake
    3. C.An angelic rebuke
    4. D.A vision of Christ
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    Answer: D A vision of Christ

  49. 49.
    What did the Israelites eat in the wilderness?
    1. A.Wheat and honey
    2. B.Grapes and wine
    3. C.Manna and quail
    4. D.Fish and bread
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    Answer: D Fish and bread

  50. 50.
    What did the Passover commemorate?
    1. A.The Exodus from Egypt
    2. B.The giving of the Law
    3. C.The crossing of the Jordan
    4. D.The covenant with Abraham
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    Answer: A The Exodus from Egypt

  51. 51.
    What does Emmanuel mean?
    1. A.God with us
    2. B.God of Israel
    3. C.God our refuge
    4. D.God saves
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    Answer: A God with us

  52. 52.
    What does the parable of the ten virgins teach?
    1. A.Faith without works
    2. B.Readiness for Christ's return
    3. C.The power of prayer
    4. D.Giving alms
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    Answer: B Readiness for Christ's return

  53. 53.
    What happened at Pentecost?
    1. A.The Holy Spirit descended
    2. B.Paul was converted
    3. C.Jesus ascended
    4. D.Disciples were arrested
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    Answer: A The Holy Spirit descended

  54. 54.
    What happened to Lot's wife?
    1. A.She was turned into a pillar of salt
    2. B.She drowned
    3. C.She was swallowed by the earth
    4. D.She died in Sodom
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    Answer: A She was turned into a pillar of salt

  55. 55.
    What happened to the tower of Babel builders?
    1. A.Their tongues were confused
    2. B.They drowned in a flood
    3. C.They were scattered by war
    4. D.Fire consumed them
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    Answer: A Their tongues were confused

  56. 56.
    What is the meaning of 'Messiah'?
    1. A.The Beloved One
    2. B.The Prince
    3. C.The Saviour
    4. D.The Anointed One
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    Answer: D The Anointed One

  57. 57.
    What is the meaning of Pentecost?
    1. A.40 days after Passover
    2. B.50 days after Passover
    3. C.30 days after Easter
    4. D.60 days after Easter
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    Answer: B 50 days after Passover

  58. 58.
    What is the significance of the veil tearing at Jesus' death?
    1. A.End of temple rituals
    2. B.God's grief
    3. C.Earthquake effect
    4. D.Access to God opened
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    Answer: D Access to God opened

  59. 59.
    What led to the downfall of King Solomon?
    1. A.Heavy taxation
    2. B.Pride
    3. C.Idolatry
    4. D.Failure to build the temple
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    Answer: C Idolatry

  60. 60.
    What miracle did Elisha perform for the Shunammite woman's son?
    1. A.Cured his fever
    2. B.Gave him sight
    3. C.Healed his blindness
    4. D.Raised him from the dead
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    Answer: C Healed his blindness

  61. 61.
    What river did Jesus get baptised in?
    1. A.Euphrates
    2. B.Nile
    3. C.Tigris
    4. D.Jordan
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    Answer: C Tigris

  62. 62.
    What role did Nathaniel play in the restoration of Israel?
    1. A.Governor
    2. B.Scribe
    3. C.High priest
    4. D.Prophet
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    Answer: A Governor

  63. 63.
    What sign did God give Gideon to confirm His call?
    1. A.A wet fleece and dry ground
    2. B.A speaking donkey
    3. C.An earthquake
    4. D.Fire from a rock
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    Answer: A A wet fleece and dry ground

  64. 64.
    What vision did Peter see before meeting Cornelius?
    1. A.A burning bush
    2. B.Unclean animals in a sheet
    3. C.A ladder to heaven
    4. D.A writing on the wall
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    Answer: B Unclean animals in a sheet

  65. 65.
    What was Paul's profession?
    1. A.Tentmaker
    2. B.Carpenter
    3. C.Fisherman
    4. D.Shepherd
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    Answer: A Tentmaker

  66. 66.
    What was the answer of Jesus to Pilate's question? "Are you the King of the Jews?"
    1. A.God is great
    2. B.Only God knows
    3. C.You have said so
    4. D.Yes, I am
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    Answer: C You have said so

  67. 67.
    What was the main message of John the Baptist?
    1. A.Believe in Jesus
    2. B.Obey the Ten Commandments
    3. C.Love your enemies
    4. D.Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand
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    Answer: D Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand

  68. 68.
    What was the punishment of Ananias and Sapphira for lying to the Holy Spirit?
    1. A.Imprisonment
    2. B.Excommunication
    3. C.Blindness
    4. D.Death
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    Answer: D Death

  69. 69.
    What was Zechariah's punishment for doubting Gabriel's message?
    1. A.Muteness
    2. B.Blindness
    3. C.Deafness
    4. D.Leprosy
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    Answer: A Muteness

  70. 70.
    Where did Joshua deliver his farewell address to the Israelites?
    1. A.Shechem
    2. B.Egypt
    3. C.Antioch
    4. D.Jerusalem
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    Answer: A Shechem

  71. 71.
    Where was Jesus crucified?
    1. A.Golgotha
    2. B.Sinai
    3. C.Bethlehem
    4. D.Jerusalem gate
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    Answer: A Golgotha

  72. 72.
    Which of the following is a fruit of the Spirit?
    1. A.Righteousness
    2. B.Tongues
    3. C.Miracles
    4. D.Love
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    Answer: D Love

  73. 73.
    Who accused Naboth falsely to seize his vineyard?
    1. A.Jezebel
    2. B.Jehu
    3. C.Rehoboam
    4. D.Ahab
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    Answer: A Jezebel

  74. 74.
    Who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel?
    1. A.Nathan
    2. B.Samuel
    3. C.Elijah
    4. D.Elisha
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    Answer: B Samuel

  75. 75.
    Who betrayed Samson to the Philistines?
    1. A.Delilah
    2. B.Rahab
    3. C.Jezebel
    4. D.Deborah
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    Answer: A Delilah

  76. 76.
    Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
    1. A.Solomon
    2. B.Hezekiah
    3. C.Saul
    4. D.David
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    Answer: A Solomon

  77. 77.
    Who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
    1. A.Matthew
    2. B.Nicodemus
    3. C.Nathanael
    4. D.Zacchaeus
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    Answer: D Zacchaeus

  78. 78.
    Who denied Jesus three times?
    1. A.Thomas
    2. B.Peter
    3. C.John
    4. D.Judas
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    Answer: B Peter

  79. 79.
    Who helped Jesus cary His cross?
    1. A.Nicodemus
    2. B.Peter
    3. C.Simon of Cyrene
    4. D.Joseph of Arimathea
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    Answer: C Simon of Cyrene

  80. 80.
    Who prophesied about the suffering servant?
    1. A.Jeremiah
    2. B.Malachi
    3. C.Isaiah
    4. D.Ezekiel
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    Answer: C Isaiah

  81. 81.
    Who prophesied the coming of Elijah before the great day of the Lord?
    1. A.Amos
    2. B.Malachi
    3. C.Joel
    4. D.Micah
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    Answer: B Malachi

  82. 82.
    Who ruled when Jesus was born?
    1. A.Herod the great
    2. B.Felix
    3. C.Pilate
    4. D.Nero
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    Answer: A Herod the great

  83. 83.
    Who stopped Abraham from sacrificing Isaac?
    1. A.Melchizedek
    2. B.A servant
    3. C.An angel
    4. D.Sarah
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    Answer: C An angel

  84. 84.
    Who told Pharaoh about Joseph's ability to interpret dreams?
    1. A.His wife
    2. B.The cupbearer
    3. C.Potiphar
    4. D.His magician
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    Answer: B The cupbearer

  85. 85.
    Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the apostles?
    1. A.Paul
    2. B.Silas
    3. C.Matthias
    4. D.Barnabas
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    Answer: C Matthias

  86. 86.
    Who was Hophni's brother?
    1. A.Nadab
    2. B.Eleazar
    3. C.Abinadab
    4. D.Phinehas
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    Answer: D Phinehas

  87. 87.
    Who was Ruth's mother-in-law?
    1. A.Esther
    2. B.Deborah
    3. C.Naomi
    4. D.Leah
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    Answer: C Naomi

  88. 88.
    Who was stoned for his faith in Acts?
    1. A.Stephen
    2. B.Peter
    3. C.James
    4. D.Paul
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    Answer: A Stephen

  89. 89.
    Who was the cupbearer restored by Pharaoh?
    1. A.Joseph
    2. B.The chief butler
    3. C.Benjamin
    4. D.The baker
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    Answer: B The chief butler

  90. 90.
    Who was the first judge of Israel after Joshua's death?
    1. A.Ehud
    2. B.Deborah
    3. C.Gideon
    4. D.Othniel
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    Answer: A Ehud

  91. 91.
    Who was the king who asked for wisdom?
    1. A.Rehoboam
    2. B.Saul
    3. C.Hezekiah
    4. D.Solomon
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    Answer: D Solomon

  92. 92.
    Who was the mother of Samuel the prophet?
    1. A.Abigail
    2. B.Ruth
    3. C.Hannah
    4. D.Naomi
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    Answer: C Hannah

  93. 93.
    Who were the sons of Zebedee?
    1. A.Judas and Simon
    2. B.Peter and Andrew
    3. C.Matthew and Thomas
    4. D.James and John
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    Answer: D James and John

  94. 94.
    Who wrote most of the Psalms?
    1. A.Solomon
    2. B.David
    3. C.Moses
    4. D.Asaph
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    Answer: B David

  95. 95.
    Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
    1. A.Luke
    2. B.Paul
    3. C.Matthew
    4. D.Peter
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    Answer: A Luke

  96. 96.
    Whose sons treated the offering of the Lord with contempt
    1. A.Saul
    2. B.Samuel
    3. C.David
    4. D.Eli
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    Answer: D Eli

  97. 97.
    Why did Pharaoh enslave the Israelites?
    1. A.He feared they would outnumber and overpower Egypt
    2. B.Joseph advised him
    3. C.They refused to pay taxes
    4. D.They disobeyed Egyptian gods
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    Answer: A He feared they would outnumber and overpower Egypt

  98. 98.
    Why was Moses forbidden from entering the Promised Land?
    1. A.He married a foreigner
    2. B.He refused to speak to Pharaoh
    3. C.He struck the rock in anger
    4. D.He murdered an Egyptian
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    Answer: C He struck the rock in anger

  99. 99.
    Why was Paul imprisoned in Philippi?
    1. A.He preached in the synagogue
    2. B.He argued with Roman guards
    3. C.She stole from the temple
    4. D.She healed a possessed girl
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    Answer: D She healed a possessed girl

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