BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

I. Give the meaning of:

1. Abba Father (Mark 14:36) 2.Aceldama Field of blood (Acts1:19)
3. Boanerges Sons of thunder (Mark 3:17) 4. Ephatha Be opened (Mark 7:34)
5. Golgotha Place of skull (Luke 23:33) 6. Gabatha Stone Pavement (John 19:13)
7. Rabboni Teacher (John 20:16) 8.Rabbi Teacher (John 1:38)
9. Corban Gift devoted to God (Mark 7:11) 10. Siloam Sent (John 9:7)
11. Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark 15:34)
12. Emmanuel/Immanuel God with us (Matthew 1:23) 13.Dorcas Gazele
II. Answer these Questions.
1. Who build the first altar? (Gen.8:20) Noah
2."From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. There was not a man
among the people of Israel more handsome than he" Who was he? (II Samuel 14:25). Absalom.
3.Who was the first drunk in the Bible? (Genesis 9:21) Noah
4.Who danced first in the Bible? (Exodus 15:20). Miriam
5.Who were the first missionaries sent by the church in the Bible? (Acts 13:2) Barnabas and Saul.
6.What were the first words of God and the first words of Jesus? (Gen.1:3&Luke 2:49)
God- Let there be light. Jesus-Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I
must be in my Father's house?
7.Who was the woman who stole in the Bible? (Gen.31:19) Rachel
8.What is the longest name in the Bible? (Isaiah 8:1) Maher-Shalal-has-baz
(Meaning: Hasteth to the spoil speedeth to the prey)
9.What is the first sign did by Jesus & where?(John 2:11) Turned water into wine; wedding at Cana.
10.Who is the greatest among those born of women? (John 11:11).
11.Where do we read the word "India" in the Bible? (Esther 1:1).
12.What is the sign did by Jesus recorded in all the Gospels? The feeding of five thousand
13.Who was compelled to carry the Cross of Jesus? (Matthew 27:32) Simon of Cyrene.
14.Who was Israelite in whom there was no guilt? (John 1:47) Nathanael
15.Who said, " Sir, we wish to see Jesus?" (John 12:20)
16.Who was the man in Jerusalem looking for the consolation of Israel? (Luke 2:25) Simeon
17.Who walked with God? (Gen.5:24). Enoch
18.Who were the sons of thunder? (Mark 3:17). James and John
19.What is the second last book in the Old Testament? Zechariah
20. Name the 12 disciples/Apostles of the Lord Jesus.
1.Simon (also known as Peter) 7.Matthew
2.Andrew (brother of Peter) 8.Thomas
3.James (son of Zebedee) 9.James (son of Alphaeus)
4.John (son of Zebedee) 10.Judas (son of James)
5.Philip 11.Simon (called Zealot/the Cananean)
6.Bartholomew 12.Judas Iscariot
21. Name the four brothers of Jesus recorded in the Bible (Mark 6:3).
- James, Joses, Judas and Simon
22. Famous Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
- Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani
III. Mention at least 7 things that Jesus said, "I am" (eg. John 8:12).

IV. Mention at least 10 signs done by Jesus.

V. Give the names of Books and Chapters where these are recorded.
1.The Lord's Prayer- Matthew 6:9-13/Luke 11:1-4
2.Parable of the Prodigal's son- Luke 15:11-32
3.Parable of a Shepherd seeking a sheep- Luke15:1-7
4.Parable of a woman seeking a coin- Luke 15:8-10
5.Rejection by His own countrymen- Matthew 13:53-58
6.Miracle of feeding Five thousand- Matthew 14:14-21/Mark 6
7.Miracle of walking on the sea- Matthew 14:22-23/Mark 6
8.Healing by the fringe of the King's garment- Matthew 14:34-36
9.The faith of a Gentile woman- Matthew 15:21-28
10.Miracle of feeding Four thousand- Matthew 15:32-39/Mark 8
12.Healing a blind man in Bethsaida- Mark 8:22-26
13.Healing the blind Bartimaeus- Mark 10:46-52
14.Cursing the fig tree and cleansing the temple- Mark 11
15.Instituting His supper- Mark 14:12-26
16.Experiencing Gethsemane; charging disciples to watch and pray- Mark 14:32-42
17.Nazareth Manifesto- Luke 4:18,19 34.The Good Samaritan- Luke 10:25-37
18.Conversion of Zacchaeus- Luke 19:1-10 35.Death of Lazarus- John11
19.The widow's offering- Luke 21:2-4 36.Nicodemus and Jesus- John
20.Wedding at Cana/Jesus' first miracle-John 2 37.The Beatitudes- Matthew 5:1-11
21.Parable of 10 bride-maids/Virgins-Matthew 25 38.Transfiguration of Jesus- Mathew 17
22.Sermon on the mount- Matthew 5 39.Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem-Matthew 21
23.The Christian armour- Ephesians 6:10-20 40.Parable of a sower- Mark 4:3-8
24.The Christian armour- Ephesians 6:10-20 41.Jerusalem Council- Acts 15:6
25.The fruit of the Spirit- Galatians 5:22 42.Letters to 7 Churches- Revelation 2,3
26.The first battle in the Bible-Revelation 12:7-9 43.Number of wild beast- Revelation 13:18
27.Letters to 7 Churches- Revelation 2,3 44.The fall of man-Genesis 3
28.Nevuchadnezzar's dreams- Daniel 2,4 45.Mene, mene, tekel upharsin- Daniel 5
29.Joseph and Potiphar's wife- Genesis 39 46.The birth of Samson- Judges 13
30.The valley of dry bones- Ezekiel 37:1-14 47.David and Goliath- I Samuel 17
31.Balaam's donkey talking- Numbers 22:28 48.Suffering Servant- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
32.Payment of Tithe- Malachi 3:10 49.The first Passover- Exodus 12
33.The story of the Sun standing still-Joshua 10:12

VI. Answer these Questions:

1. Father of Moses: Amram and Mother of Moses: Jochebed (Exodus 6:20)
2. The first cultivator mentioned in the Bible: Cain (Gen.4:2)
3. The disciple who came first to Jesus: Simon known as Peter (Matthew 10:2)
4. Who killed his 70 brothers? Abimelech (Judges 9:5)
5. The tribe who could not pronounce Shibbolet correctly: Ephraim (Judges 12:6)
6. The first Christian martyr: Stephen (Acts 7:60)
7. The risen Christ first appeared to: Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)
8. The author of the last book in the Bible: John
9. The most famous king/person in the tribe of Judah: David
10.The leader who brought Israel into the promised land: Joshua
11.Name two books of the Old Testament with no reference to God: Esther & Solomon
12.Who were the parents of John the Baptist? Zechariah and Elizabeth
13.Moses' father-in-law: Reuel also known as Jethro (Exodus 18:1)
14.Moses' wife: Zipporah (Exodus 2:18-21)
15.The first two Missionaries: Barnabas and Paul (Acts 13:1-3)
16.Qhat is the fifth Commandment? Honor your father and your mother (Exodus 20:12)
17.How many stones did David pick up to face Goliath? Five (I Samuel 17:40)
18.In which Epistle does Paul wrote "For the wages of sin is death"? Romans 6:23
19.Who was the high priest at the time of Jesus' trial? Caiaphas (Matt.26:57)
20.Who was deaconess of the Church at Cenchrea? Phoebe (Romans 16:1)
21.Who was the first king of the Northern Kingdom(Israel)? Jeroboam (II Kings 12:20)
22.Who was the commander of David's army? Joab (II Samuel 8:16)
23.What was the other name of Mount Sinai? Horeb (Exodus 33:6)
24.Where was the term "Christian" first used? Antioch (Acts 11:26)
25.To whom did Luke dedicate his Second Volume of work? Theophilus (Acts 1:1)
26.Who was the first to be called Beautiful in the Bible? Sarai (Gen.12:11)
27.Who was the only person buried by the Lord(Jehovah)? Moses (Deut.34:6)
28.How much gold did king Solomon get annually? 666 talents (I Kings 10:14)
29.Who was the author of the Acts of Apostles? For whom did he wrote?
-Luke was the author of the Acts of Apostles. He wrote it for Theophilus.

VII. Give the meaning of:

1.Jehovah Jireh- Jehovah will see or provide-Gen.22:14
2.Jehovah Nissi- Jehovah my banner-Exo.17:15
3.Jehovah Shalom- Jehovah is my peace-Judges 6:24
4.Moses- Brought forth-Out of the water
5.Bethlehem- House of bread
6.Bethsaida- House of fish ** Abbadon- the dwelling place of the death
7.Bethesda- House of mercy 20.Ebenezer- Stone of help
8.Bethany- House of dates 21.Hossana- Save now
9.Ruth- Friend 22.Elijah- God-Jehovah
10.Sarah- Princes 23.Mesopotamia- Land/region between the rivers
11.Satan- Adversary 24.Messiah- Anointed
12.Jonah- Dove 25.Gabriel- Hero of God
13.Jerusalem- Foundation of peace 26.Galilee- A circle
14.Nathanael- God given 27.Loammi- Not my people
15.Jonathan- Jehovah's gift 28.Apostle- One sent out
00316.Absalom- Father of peace 29.Simon- Hearer
17.Bethphage- House of unripe figs 31.El-elohe Israel- The mighty God of Israel
18.Aaron- Mountain of strength 32.Manasseh- Causing to forget
19.Rebekah- A rope with noose 33.Peter- Stone or Rock
VIII. Who said and to whom it was said?
1.Sirs, what must I do to be saved?- Jailer to Paul and Silas. Acts 16:30
2.How can anyone be born after having grown old?-Nicodemus to Jesus. John 3:4
3.What I have written I have written- Pilate to the Chief Priests. John 19:22
4.Peace! Be still!- Jesus to the Sea. Mark 4:39
5.My soul magnifies the Lord- Mary. Luke 1:47
6.He that increase knowledge increase sorrow- King Solomon. Eccle.1:18
7.For I know that my Redeemer lives- Job to Bildad. Job19:25
8.How then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?Joseph to Potiphar's wife.Gen.39:9
9.Blessed are you among women- Elizabeth to Mary. Luke 10:37
10.Go and do likewise- Jesus to a lawyer. Luke 10:37

IX. Seven Churches in Revelation: (Revelation 2,3)

1.Church in Ephesus
2.Church in Smyrna
3.Church in Pergamum
4.Church in Thyatira
5.Church in Sardis
6.Church in Philadelphia
7.Church in Laodicea
X. Name the letters of the Apostle Paul.
The letters of Paul to: 1.The Romans
2.The Corinthians (I)
3.The Corinthians (II)
4.The Galatians
5.The Ephesians
6.The Philippians
7.The Colossians
8.The Thessalonians (I)
9.The Thessalonians (II)
10.Timothy (I)
11.Timothy (II)
12.Titus
13.Philemon
XI. Write the names of the following persons.
1.My son was a strong man who fell in love with a philistine lady. Who am I? Manoah
2.I was the second king of Israel. David
3.My name is Gomer and I have a very good husband. Do you know his name? Hosea
4.I was sent by Abraham to bring a bride for his son Isaac. Eleazer of Damascus
5.I saw a vision of Ram and a Goat when Belshazar was a king. Daniel
6.I danced before my step-father and got a reward, a man's head. Salome
7.We were the disciples of John the Baptist before we became disciples of Jesus. Simon & Andrew
8.I was the blind beggar that kept crying to Jesus. Bartimaeus
9.I was a famous teacher who even taught Paul. Gamaliel
10.I was the Roman military officer who saw a vision. Cornelius
XII. Name the book and chapter in which the following stories, parables or narratives are found:
1.The destruction of Jericho. Joshua 6:1-27
2.The Bronze Serpent. Numbers 21:4-9
3.The Christian persecution under Saul. Acts 8
4.The Ten Talents. Matthew 25:14
5.The Law of the Jubilee Year. Leviticus 25
6.The Rape of Dinnah. Genesis 34
7.The fingers writing on the wall. Daniel 5
8.The fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5.

XIII. Who said the following words?

1) "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips" Isaiah 6:5
2) "Let the day perish in which I was born" Job 3:3
3) "But let justice fall down like waters, and righteousness like and everlasting stream" Amos 5:24
4) "Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy" Jeremiah
5) "If I have won your, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me" Esther
6) "I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in truth" John
7) "So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead" James (relative of Jesus)
8) "The stone that the builders rejects has become the very head of the corner" David (Psalms)
9) "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you" Jesus
10) "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" Stephen

XIV. Answer the following questions:

1.Name the king whose life 15 years were added in answer to his prayer. Hezekiah
2.In which place did John write the book of Revelation? Patmos Island
3.Where did Jesus perform HIs first miracle? Wedding at Cana
4.How many days did Jesus appear to His disciples after His resurrection? 40 days
5.Which is shortest book in the Old Testament? Obadiah
6.Which five books of the Bible are known as the Pentateuch?
-Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
7.Which are the Synoptic Gospels? Matthew, Mark and Luke
8.Which is the longest book in the Bible? Psalms
9.What kind of clothes did John the Baptist wear? Clothes made from Camel hair, leather belt
10.How many people travelled in Noah's Ark? 8 (eight)
AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
B.D. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION- 2010
BIBLE KNOWLEDGE- Max. Weightage-50 (17.02.2010 Afternoon)
1. Answer the following questions:
1) Name the evangelist who used the word 'Church' in his gospel Paul
2) Who was the governor of Syria according to Luke when the census was taken?
-Publius Sulpicius Quirinius
3) From which of Noah's son did the Hebrew descend? Shem
4) About how long had Israel remained in Sinai? 11 months, 5 days
5) Who told Amos to go to the land of Judah and prophesy there? Amaziah.
2. The following quotations from the Bible are the last known word of the Bible Character, Name
them.
1) "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood" Judas Iscariot
2) "Draw your sword and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised men come and thrust me
through and abuse me" Saul
3) "Let me die with the Philistines" Samson
4) "Lord, do not charge them with this sin" Stephen
5) "Who is my neighbor"? A lawyer
3. Cut the irrelevant ones:
1) Not counting Adam and Eve, his is the third recorded in the Bible a) Seth b)Enoch c) Mathuselah
2) An angel prophesied his birth, saying "he will turn many of the children of Israel to their God".
a) David b) John the Baptist c) Pontius Pilate
3) How soon after birth was a baby boy circumcised? a) Eight days b) three months c) first Passover
4) He was called "the firstborn from the dead" a) Abraham b) Lazarus c) Jesus
5) His birth was kept secret from the authorities for three months a) Christ b) Moses c)MinVaiphei
4. Name the following Bible characters who were asleep when something happened:
1) When he woke up under a tree, he found that an angel had brought him cake and water Elijah
2)He dreamed that he saw a ladder from earth to heaven, with angels climbing up and down it Jacob
3)As he slept, his hair was shorn, and when he awoke he was taken prisoner Samson
4)God made him fall asleep and performed the earliest recorded success surgical operation on him Adam
5)While this man was in bed, a boy, hearing his own name called, came to him three times. Finally the
man realized that it was God who was calling Eli
5. Name the books of the Bible which begin with the following words:
1)In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth Genesis
2)In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God John
3)Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked Psalms
4)An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah Matthew
5)Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus Philippians
6. In which book of the Bible you find this key message:
1) Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead James 2:17
2) But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream Amos
3) Behold, the day of the Lord is coming, it is near_________
4) When the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth Acts 1:8
5) What does the Lord require of you, but do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your
God? Micah 6:8

**Give the Biblical Reference of the following passages.(e.g. Eph.2:8)

6) "If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels and do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a
clanging cymbal" I Corinthians 13:2
7) "In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God" John 1:1
8) "I am the way, the truth and the life" John 14:6
9) "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female,
for you are all one in Christ" Galatians 3:28
7. Name the books of the Bible, which end with the following words:
1) Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord Psalms
2) And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word
through the accompanying signs Mark
3) Little children, keep yourselves from idols 1 John
4) Amen, come Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen Revelation
5) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all
of you 2 Corinthians
8. Name the N.T. figures who asked the following questions:
1) "Do you answer nothing? What is it these men testify against you"? Annas (High Priest)
2) "Do you understand what you are reading"? Philip
3) "Are you the coming one, or do we look for another"? Disciples of John
4) "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound"? Paul
5) "Who is my mother and who are my brothers"? Jesus
9. Name the book and chapter of the following words:
1) About the fall of man Genesis 3
2) Mene mene tekel upharsin Daniel 5
3) The suffering servant Isaiah 53
4) The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5
5) Palm Sunday Matthew 21

iihoih
10. Choose the correct answer of the following:
1) A street called "straight" is in Tarsus/Ephesus/Damascus
2) The garden of Gethsemane lays beyond Jordan/Jarbok/Kidron
3) Sparrow/Swallow/Raven rested in the temple
4) Terah was the father of Moses/David/Abraham
5) The mountain of the burning bush is Sinai/Horeb/Gilboa
11. Write the names of the (a)Twelve tribes of Israel (b) the Twelve disciples of Jesus.
(a) Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, Benjamin.
(b) Peter, Andrew, John, James, Philip, Matthew, Bartholomew, Thomas, James(son of Alphaeus),
Simon (called Zealot), Judas (son of James), Judas Iscariot.
12. Name Five fruits of the Spirit.
-Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Faithfulness
13. Five works of the Flesh.
-Idolatry, Enmities, Strife, Jealousy, Anger.

AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Max. Marks: 100

Bible Knowledge Examination-2010 Pass Mark: 40

1.Answer the following questions: (2x10=20)

a. Who are the Major Prophets? = Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
b. Who are the two Hebrew midwives?= Shiphrah and Puah.
c. What books are there in the Pentateuch?= Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
d. Who were David's grandparents?= Boaz and Ruth.
e. What are the Apocalyptic books of the OT and NT?= Book of Daniel and Revelation.
f. Name the Pharisee who came by night to see Jesus.= Nicodemus.
g. Name the seven men of good repute who assist the disciples in the daily distribution.
= Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus.
h. Who is Onesimus?= The run-away slave of Philemon.
i. What books formed the Synoptic Gospels?= Matthew, Mark and Luke.
j. Which city did Lazarus and his sisters live?= Bethany.

2. Explain in one or two sentences: (2x10=20)

a. Tanakh: The three divisions of the Hebrew Bible (T= Torah, N= Nebiim, Kh= Kethibiim).
b. Shem: The eldest son of Noah, ancestor of Semites in general and Hebrew specifically.
c. Exodus (event): The going out of Israel from Egypt.
d. Decalogue: Ten commandments.
e. Vulgate: Jerome's translation of the Bible into Latin.
f. Magnificat: The song of Mary.
g. Pentecost: 50, the coming of the Holy Spirit.
h. Benedictus: Song of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist.
i. Tetragrammaton: The four letters YHWH.
j. Sarai: The older name of Sarah.

3.Mention the book and chapter of the following verses (1x10=10)

a. As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. Psalms 42.1
b. Remember your creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come. (Eccle.12:1)
c. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.(Prov.22:1)
d. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
e. God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created
them. Genesis 1:27
f. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
g. For by grace you have been saved through faith... Ephesians 2:8
h. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. Philippians 1:21
i. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10
j. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, Believe also in me. John 14:1
4. Fill in the blanks (1x10=10)
a. Methuselah died at the age of 969 years.
b The flood lasted for 40 days (Gen.7:11).
c. David chose five smooth stones from the brook.
d. Your word is a lamp unto my feet.
e. The joy of the LORD is your strength.
f. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
g. And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the 11 apostles.
h. I am the Alpha and Omega.
i. God loves a cheerful giver.
j. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication.

5. Give their meaning (1x10=10)

a. Bethsaida: House of Fishing
b. Ebenezer: Stone of Help.
c. Beth-el: House of God,
d. Adonai: LORD.
e. Magi: Wise Men or Astrologers.
f. Ephatha: Be opened.
g. Dorcas: Gazelle.
h. Beth-lehem: House of Bread.
i. Eloi, Eloi,lama Sabachthani: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me"?
j. Emmanuel: God with us.

6. Match the following (1x10=10)

a. Nebuchadnezzar. j Amram
b. Ahab __ Athens
c. Artaxerxes a King of Babylon
d. Joshua g Asenath
e. Kiriath-arba b Jezebel
f. Peter i Ananias
g. Joseph c Esther
h. First miracle of Jesus e One of the cities of refuge
i. Sapphira Egyptian Pharoah
j. Jochebed d Crossing of River Jordan
h Wedding at Cana
f Cephas

7. Mention their Occupation (1x10=10)

a. Aaron = High Priest.
b. Nehemiah = Cup- bearer.
c. Balaam = Prophet.
d. Amos = Shepherd.
e. Baruch = Scribe.
f. Matthew = Tax- collector.
g. Cornelius = Soldier (Centurion).
h. Andrew = Fisherman.
i. Lydia = Seller of purple cloth.
j. Simon of Samaria = Magician.
8. Who said to whom? (2x5=10)
a."You are dust, and to dust you shall return". The Lord to Adam.
b. "A razor has never come upon my head; for K have been a Nazarite to God from my mother's womb".
Samson to Delilah.
c. "I will go to the king, though it is against the law; and if I perish, I perish." Esther to Mordecai.
d. "Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die." Job's wife to Job.
e. "Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has also rejected you from being king."
Samuel to Saul.
f. "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
Paul to Corinthians.
g. "Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one
for Elijah." Peter to Jesus.
h. "Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save life or to kill?" Jesus to the Pharisees.
i. "Stand up; I am only a mortal." Peter to Cornelius.
j. "If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account."
Paul to Philemon.
k. "Let heavier work be laid upon the men that they may labor at it and pay no regard to lying words"
Pharaoh to the taskmaster and overseer of the people.
l. "Is anything too hard for the LORD?" The LORD to Abraham.
m. "Rise and anoint him; for he is the one." The LORD to Samuel.
n. "Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone."
Paul to Titus.

AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Time:2 1/2 Hours

Bible Knowledge Examination, 2010 Max. Mark: 100
Pass Mark:40
1. Answer the following Questions (2x10=20)
a. Who are the Major Prophets?
= Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
b. Name three important festivals of Israel.
= Passover, Feast of Weeks or Pentecost, and Feast of Tabernacles or Tents.
c. Mention the fifth commandment.
= Honor your father and your mother.
d. What is Nazarite?
= Consecrated or separated from others by a special vow to Yahweh.
e. Who are the Samaritans?
= Member of a religious sect living in Samaria.
f. What is Nunc Dimittis?
= The blessing offered by Simeon when Jesus was presented in the Temple.
g. Explain the transfiguration.
= Jesus' glorious and radiant change in appearance witnessed by 3 disciples.
h. What is the main agenda of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)?
= The issue of Circumcision.
i. Name the seven men of good repute who assist the disciples in the daily distribution.
= Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus.
j. Who is Onesimus?
= The run away slave of Philemon.

2. Explain in one or two sentences (2x10=20)

a. Tanakh: The three divisions of the Hebrew Bible.
b. Babylonian Captivity: The time Judahite spent in Babylonian exile.
c. Edict of Cyrus: The permission given to the Jews to rebuild and repopulate Jerusalem by Cyrus.
d. Purim: Jewish festival celebrating the deliverance from massacre (Esther 9:20-28)
e. LXX: The Septuagint.
f. Magnificat: The song of Mary.
g. Paraclete: The Holy Spirit comforter.
h. Cornelius: A Roman Centurion who was met by Peter.
i. Tetragrammaton: The four letters forming YHWH.
j. Eucharist: Thanksgiving, also used to refer to the rites of Lord's Supper.
3. Give references of the following verses (1x10=10)
a. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I
appointed you a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5
b. Your word is a lamp t o my feet and a light to my path. Psalms 119:105.
c. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
Prov.22:1.
d. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15.
e. God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he
created them. Genesis 1:27.
f. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Cor.12:9.
g. The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword...it is able to judge the
thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12.
h. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. Phil.1:21.
i. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10.
j. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1.

4. Fill in the blanks (1x10=10)

a. I am black and beautiful, O daughters of Jerusalem.
b. God created the sky on the second day.
c. David chose five smooth stones from the brook.
d. The law of the Lord is perfect reviving the soul.
e. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
f. By pouring this ointment on my body she has prepared me for burial.
g. And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
h. Do not be mismatched with unbelievers.
i. Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
j. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication.

5. Give their meaning (1x10=10)

a. Jehovah- Jireh: The Lord will provide. h. Hosanna: Save now.
b. Ebenezer: Stone of help. i. Beth-lehem: House of Bread.
c. Beth-el: House of God. j. Adam: Man/ human
d. Mara: Bitter. k. Logos: Word
e. Cherub: Celestial beings. l. Barnabas:
f. Ephatha: Be opened.
g. Talitha-cumi: Little girl I say to you, Arise.

6. Match the following (1x10=10)

a. Neco __First converts in Galatia
b. Ashurbanipal f Athens
c. Artaxerxes g Cephas
d. Hosea i First converts in Achaia
e. Kiriath-arba __Babylonian king
f. Areopagus b Assyrian King
g. Peter d Last King of Israel
h. Nicodemus j Seller of purple clothes
i. Household of Stephanas c Persian King
j. Lydia h Pharisee
e One of the cities of refuge
a Egyptian Pharaoh

7. Rewrite and correct the following if they are wrong (1x10=10)

a. Rachel was buried on the way to Eph-rath. T
____________________________________
b. The Egyptians wept for Jacob for forty days. (F, 70 days)
______________________________________________
c. Moses father-in-law was Ruel. T
___________________________
d. The tribe of Levi did not have inheritance among their brethren. T
_____________________________________________________
e. Ezekiel saw a vision by the river of Euphrates. (F, Chebar)
_______________________________________________
f. John was beheaded by Herodias' daughter. (F, Herod)
___________________________________________
g. Jude was the brother of Jesus. (T)
___________________________
h. The second letter of John is the shortest book of the Bible. (T)
__________________________________________________
i. Drusilla was the wife of the governor Felix. (T)
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j. Simon the magician lives in Samaria. (T)
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AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Bible Knowledge Examination,2013
1. Answer the following: (15x2=30)
1) Who killed an Egyptian then fled to Median? Moses
2) Which was built first, Solomon's Palace or Temple? Temple
3) Who was the first Christian convert in Europe? Lydia
4) On which Island was Paul shipwrecked? Malta
5) Who were John the Baptist's parents? Zechariah and Elizabeth
6) Who was the greatest prophet during the reign of David? Nathan
7) How old was Jairu's daughter? 12 years
8) Who were Naomi's daughter-in-law? Ruth and Orpah
9) Who was the first martyred in the early Church? Stephen
10) What is the fifth of the Ten commandments? Honour your father and your mother
11) Mention the name who deserted Paul and gone to Thessalonica as you find in the book of II Timothy.
Demas
12) In which book do you find the story of Naaman? 2 Kings 5
13) Who first lay prostrate before Jesus? _______
14) Who is the grandmother of Timothy? Lois
15) What is the last book of the Old Testament? Malachi

2. Who said and to whom? (15x2=30)

1) "How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine?" Eli to Hannah
2) "Get behind me, Satan!!" Jesus to Peter
3) "Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."__________
4) "Are you indeed to reign over us? Are you indeed to have dominion over us?" __________________
5) "Go over to this chariot and join it." The Spirit of God to Philip
6) "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Mariam to Gabriel
7) "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today."___
8) "Today salvation has come to this house." ______________________________
9) "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?" Cain to God
10) "Fasten your belt and put on your sandals." ____________________
11) "Ask what should I give you?" __________________________
12) "For the LORD does not see as mortals see." I Samuel 16:7(b)
13) "Show yourself in all respects a model of good works." _________________
14) "Peace! Be still!" _______________________
15) "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice." Samuel to Saul

3. Name the Book (chapter with verses as far as possible) in which we find the following important
passages in the Bible. (12x11/2=18)
1.The Conquest of Jericho. Joshua 6:1-27
2. The valley of dry bones. Ezekiel 37:1-14
3. The genealogy of Jesus which starts with Abraham. Matthew 1:1-17
4. The Tower of Babel. Genesis 11:1-9
5. Nazareth manifesto. Luke 4:16-19
6. the washing of the disciple's feet. John 13:1-20
7. The vision of the flying scroll. ______________
8. The parable of the good Samaritan. Luke 10:25-37
9. The fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-26
10. The festival of Purim. Esther 9:1-32
11. Appointment of Seven. Acts 6:1-15
12. The Great Commandment. Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:25-28; Mark 12:28-34

4. Match the words (8x1=8)

Tabitha Word of God
Akeldama Prophetess
David Dorcas
Bethel Samson
Bezalel Field of Blood
Sword of the Spirit Luz
Nazarite Nathan
Anna Craftsman

5. Fill in the blanks (7x11/2=101/2)

1) "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?"
2) "The sacrifice acceptable to God is a ______________spirit."
3) "But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength."
4) "A ____________balance is an abominable to the LORD."
5) "I planted, Peter watered, but God gave the growth."
6) "A _____________is to be chosen rather than great riches."
7) "I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last."

6. Write any three consecutive verses from the Bible: 31/2

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AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Annual Bible Knowledge Examination, 2011

I. Tick the correct answer of fill in the gaps:

1. The framework of the Pentateuch consists of the story of God's people from the call of Abraham to
(a) the death of Moses
(b) the entry of Israelites onto Canaan
(c) the handing over of charge to Joshua
2. Genesis 2-50 contains the stories of
(a) Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph
(b) the tower of Babel, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
(c) the flood, the tower of Babel, Abraham, Isaac
3. Name the two persons with whom God made covenant in the book of Genesis.
(a) Noah (b) Abraham
4. Name the book in which the covenant word of God, "I will take you for my people and I will be your
God" found? Exodus
5. God appeared to Abraham as (a) El Shadai (b) The Lord God (c) I am
6. The Ten Commandments are found in
(a) Ex 20 and Deut 5 (b) Ex 19 and Deut 5 (c) Ex 18 Deut 5
7. Genesis 12:1 records of God's call to (a) Abraham (b) Jacob (c) Moses
8. The mysterious king/priest of Salem in Gen.18 is Melchizedek.
9. Sodom and Gomorrah would be saved if it could produce 10 righteous persons.
10. The other name of Mount Horeb where Moses received God's law. Sinai.
11. On the day of atonement the scapegoat was sent into the wilderness. Symbolically it carried away the
sins of (a) the offender (b) Israel (c) the High Priest
12. Isaiah describes his call from God in the year king Uzziah died.
13. The prophet who was imprisoned during Zedekiah's reign. Jeremiah.

II. Who said to whom?

1. "Am I my brother's keeper?" Cain to God.
2. "Surely to obey is better than sacrifice and to heed than the fat of rams." Samuel to Saul.
3. "I saw a little cloud no bigger than a person's hand is rising out of the sea." _________to __________
4. "If I perish, I perish." Esther to Mordecai.
5. "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down." Nehemiah to Sanballat and Tobiah.
6. "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" Jesus to Peter.
7. "I give you what I have, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Peter to Crippled beggar.
8. "Do you understand what you are reading?" Philip to Ethiopian Eunuch.
9. "Do not weep; see the lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David has conquered so that he can open
the scroll and its seven seals." One of the elders to John.

III. Match the following

a. The wise men who saw the star b. Luke
b. The shepherds a. Matthew
c. The prodigal son d. John
d. Samaritan woman c. Luke
IV.1. Jeroboam set up sanctuaries at
(a) Bethel and Dan (b) Dan and Beersheba (c) Bethel and Gilgal
2. The prophet who anointed King David. Samuel.
3. The rival to Solomon in claiming the throne of King David.
a. Adonijah b. Ahitophel c. Joab
4. The evil wife of king Ahab who introduced the evil worship of Baal. Jezebel.
5. The prophet whom God sent when the religious life of Israel was its lowest ebb during the reign of
king Ahab. Elijah.
6. The mount where God spoke to Elijah when he ran away. Mount Sinai.
7. The leper whom the prophet Elisha healed was from a. Syria b. Israel c. Media
8. The mount on which the Temple in Jerusalem was constructed by king Solomon. _____________
9. The son of Solomon in whose reign the kingdom of Israel was divided into two. Rehoboam.
10. The king of Judah who was struck with Leprosy by God when he tried to take the role of a Priest.
Uzziah
11. The king under whom the Passover was again celebrated after a long break since the time of king
Solomon. ______________
12. One of Judah's worst kings, responsible for desecrating the Temple and practising human sacrifice.
Manasseh.
13. The Temple was destroyed during the reign of the Judean king. Zedekiah.
14. The Persian king who repatriated the exiled Jews. Cyrus.
15. The two prophets who urged the people to again start building the Temple. Jeremiah and Hosea.
16. Esther tells the story of a plot to exterminate the entire Jewish nation during the reign of
(a) Persian (b) Median (c) Babylonian King.
17. The other name of Daniel was Belteshazzar.
18. The Passover is followed by the (a) the Sabbath (b) the seven-day feast of unleavened bread
(c) the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)
19. The purpose of the census in Numbers is to list all men fit for military service who are above
(a) 20 (b) 25 (c) 30 years old.
20. Who succeeds Aaron as civic and religious head? ___________________
21. In Numbers name one of those persons who rebelled against Moses & Aaron. Korah (Dathan,
Abiram)
22. Which tribes of Israel settled in the east of Jordan?
(a) Reuben, Gad, Manasseh (b) Gad, Manasseh, Benjamin (c) Judah, Gad, Manasseh
23. In which book does Moses give his farewell address?
(a) Deuteronomy (b) Exodus (c) Joshua
24. The three cities of refuge in the trans Jordan are
(a) Bethel, Beersheba, Gilgal (b) Bezer, Ramoth, Bashan (c) None of the above.
25. Every seventh year is a year of release for Hebrew slaves and cancellation of debts contracted by
(a) fellow Israelites (b) widows and the fatherless (c) sojourners
26. One of the three main feasts/festivals of Israel is Passover. (unleavened bread)
27. Moses said, "the Lord your God will raise yp a prophet like me from among you." In which book is
this saying found? ____________________
28. The two mounts in which the priests are t o pronounce a curse on those who infringe the twelve
infringements of the Law in Lev. 27:11-26 are __________________and _________________
29. After the crossing of the Jordan there was a covenant renewal at
(a) Sechem (b) Beersheba (c) Gilgal
30. Among the Judges, Gideon of Manasseh defeated the Medianites and the Amalekites.
31. A woman judge who with Barak led the forces of Zebulun and Napthali. Deborah.
32. The tribe which was punished for an outrage committed by the people of Gibeah. ____________
33. Elimelech was the husband of (a) Ruth (b) Naomi (c) Orpah
34. The ark was shifted from Shiloh to (a) Philistia (b) Kiriath Jearim (c) Jerusalem

AIZAWL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Annual Bible Knowledge Examination, 2012
1. Answer the following questions: (10x2=20)
a. Mention the only miracle found in all the four Gospels. Feeding the five thousand.
b. Name the place (village/town) where the boy Samuel ministered under the Priest Eli. Shiloh.
c. How many years did king Solomon take to finish building the Temple? 7 years (I Kings 6:37)
d. In which Gospel was found the "missionary of the seventy"? Luke
e. Which book of the New Testament including the chapter contains "And so all Israel will be saved."
Romans 11:26
f. Who is the "Lord of the Sabbath" according to the Gospel of Matthew? Jesus.
g. Mention the total population of the Israelites (new generation) the census recorded in Numbers 26.
610730 (Six hundred and ten thousand, seven hundred and thirty).
h. How many chapters are there in 2 Corinthians? 13 (thirteen).
i. A vision of the "water flowing from the temple" is found in one of the prophetic books of the Old
Testament. Name the book and Chapter. Ezekiel 47:1-11

2. Match the following: (10x1=10)

Christians - Prophet Christians = Antioch in Pisidia
Persecutions - Sennacharib Persecutions = Antioch is Syria
Obadiah - Isaiah Obadiah = prophet
Adam - Priest Adam = Seth
Assyria - Danite Assyria = Sennacharib
Amoz - Taming tongue Amoz = Isaiah
James - Antioch in Syria James = Household code
Abiathar - Antioch in Syria Abiathar = Priest
Samson - Household code Samson = Danite
Colossians - Antioch in Pisidia Colossians = Taming tongue

3. Fill in the blanks Correctly: (10x1=10)

a. Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born to him.
b. Joshua, the son of Nun was the successor of Moses.
c. The rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem in Nehemiah's time was completed in 52 days.
d. Epaphroditus was the fellow soldier and co-worker of Paul that the Philippian church sent to help
Paul.
e. "Now, Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of the things not seen."
f. During the reign of King Josiah, the book of law was found in the House of the Lord.
g. Job was blameless and upright/righteous one who feared God and turned away from evil.
h. At the time of Jesus' burial. Nicodemus came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, weighing about
a hundred pounds.
i. "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation."
j. "Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness,
busybodies, not doing any work."
4. What are the fruit of the Spirit found in Gal.5:22-23? OR Mention nine out of fifteen "works of
the flesh" recorded in the letter of Paul to the Galatians.
= Love, joy, peace, kindness, righteousness, faithfulness, patience, generosity, gentleness, self-control.
= Fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, enmities, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions,
factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, strife.
5. Write down four out of seven things which are 'abominations to the LORD (Prov.6:16-19)" OR
What are the names of the sons of Aaron the priest, and mention the eldest among them.
= Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, feet that are hurry to run to evil.
= Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab is the eldest one.
6. Underline the right answer in each question: (13x1=13)
a. Noah lived 950/940 years on earth. Gen.9:29
b. An altar of burnt offering was made of Olive/ Acacia wood. Ex.27:1
c. Baal was the god of the Canaanites/Israelites.
d. In Acts 26, Paul tells about his conversion to Agrippa/Felix.
e. Joshua renews the Covenant to the Israelites in Mt. Hor/ Mt. Ebal/Mt. Sinai. Joshua 8:30
f. The treat commander of the Israelite soldiers under king Saul was Joab/Abner.
g. King Solomon built his own house 11/12/13 years.
h. Shemaiah/Ezra/Sanballat attempted to lure Nehemiah outside of Jerusalem to Ono.
i. Hosea/Jeremiah was married to a harlot named Gomer.
j. Ephesus/Antioch was the place where the treat goddess Diana was worshipped.
k. "Love as the fulfillment of the Law'' is found in the letter to the I Corinthians/Romans. 13:10
l. The first "beast" in Revelation 13 arose out of the sea/earth. 13:1
m. At the time of the ascension of Jesus in to heaven, the number of Jesus' followers most probably must
be 100/110/120.

7. Who said this: (7x1=7)

a. Where you go, I will go. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I
will die- there will I be buried. = Ruth. 1:16
b. O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears. = Nehemiah.
c. The word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe. Paul. Rom.10:8
d. You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you are forever opposing the Holy Spirit,
just as your ancestors used to do. = Stephen. Acts 7:51
e. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. Paul.
I Cor15:20
f. Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Jesus. Mk 11:24
g. Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos. 5:24