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Question 1 View Details

If Jesus began his public ministry on the \(1^{\text{st}}\) day of the month of Nisan, the first recorded miracle occurred \(7\) days later. The interval between the first and second miracles was twice the interval between the start of the ministry and the first miracle. The interval between the second and third miracles was equal to the sum of the two previous intervals. On which date of the month did the third miracle take place?

Correct A. 13th (of the following month)

B. 20th (of the following month)

C. 7th (of the following month)

D. 15th (of the following month)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

Paul's first missionary journey covered \(1\,200\) km and lasted \(4\) months, of which \(2\) months were spent travelling and \(2\) months preaching. His second journey covered \(1\,800\) km in \(6\) months, with \(3\) months travelling and \(3\) months preaching. In each journey the average travelling speed was the same. For his third journey Paul spent a total of \(8\) months, which included \(10\) days of rest; the remaining days were divided equally between travelling and preaching. Assuming the same average travelling speed as in the first journey, what was the total distance (in kilometres) covered in the third journey?

A. 2500

Correct B. 2300

C. 2100

D. 2700

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details

According to Genesis, Abraham was \(75\) years old when God called him, and Sarah was ten years younger than Abraham. Ten years after the call, Isaac was born. How old was Sarah when Isaac was born?

A. 85

B. 65

Correct C. 75

D. 70

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

In year 1 the churches at Jerusalem, Antioch and Corinth had respectively \(120\), \(80\) and \(50\) believers. Each year the membership of a church increased by a fixed number of new converts plus \(10\)% of its membership at the start of that year. Let the fixed annual number of new converts for the church at Corinth be \(c\). The church at Antioch receives \(20\) more new converts each year than Corinth, and Jerusalem receives twice as many as Corinth. After three years the total number of believers in the three churches was \(720\). What is the value of \(c\) (to two decimal places)?

A. 26.26

Correct B. 24.24

C. 22.22

D. 20.00

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details

In the parable of the talents, a master gave three servants \(5\), \(3\) and \(2\) talents respectively. The first servant doubled his amount in \(3\) years, the second increased his amount by \(50\)% in \(2\) years, and the third kept his amount unchanged for \(3\) years. After the respective periods the master demanded each servant to return the original amount plus interest at a rate of \(10\)% per year on the original principal only. How many talents in total did the master receive from the three servants?

A. 12.1

B. 12.9

Correct C. 12.7

D. 12.2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6 View Details

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves 99 sheep to search for the one lost. In the Parable of the Lost Coin, a woman searches among 100 coins for the one lost. If a teacher wants to illustrate the same total proportion of loss for a group of 250 people, how many people would be considered "lost" according to the combined proportion from both parables?

A. 2

B. 8

Correct C. 5

D. 4

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7 View Details

In the miracle of feeding the 5,000, Jesus used \(5\) loaves and \(2\) fish. Suppose each loaf could be divided into \(1,000\) equal portions and each fish into \(300\) equal portions, and each person ate exactly one portion. After everyone ate, the disciples collected the leftover food into \(12\) baskets, each containing the same number of portions. How many portions were in each basket?

A. 40

B. 60

C. 75

Correct D. 50

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, on which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?

A. Fifth day

Correct B. Fourth day

C. First day

D. Second day

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

Moses warned Pharaoh that the ten plagues would occur at intervals of three days. If the first plague began on the 15th day of the first month of the Egyptian calendar, on which day of the month did the tenth plague occur? (Assume each month has 30 days.)

Correct A. 12

B. 14

C. 16

D. 10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details

According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus was crucified at \(9{:}00\) a.m. on Friday and rose from the dead at \(6{:}00\) a.m. on Sunday. How many complete 24‑hour days did He spend in the tomb?

A. 2

Correct B. 1

C. 3

D. 0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11 View Details

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep a shepherd had 120 sheep and lost one, while in the Parable of the Lost Coin a woman had 30 coins and lost one. If each sheep is worth five times as much as a coin, what is the ratio of the monetary value of the lost sheep to the lost coin, and which parable therefore emphasizes a greater value of the individual?

A. 1:5; the Parable of the Lost Sheep

B. 4:1; the Parable of the Lost Sheep

Correct C. 5:1; the Parable of the Lost Sheep

D. 5:1; the Parable of the Lost Coin

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

The Beatitudes contain eight statements. Suppose a person lives out three of them—poverty of spirit, meekness, and hunger for righteousness—with respective contribution weights of 2, 3 and 4 to a spiritual‑maturity score. Each unfulfilled Beatitude subtracts 1 point. What is the total spiritual‑maturity score and does it lie above or below the average score of 10?

A. 3; below average

B. 5; above average

C. 4; above average

Correct D. 4; below average

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13 View Details

In a community 60% of people claim to have faith. Of those, 70% perform works of charity. Among the 40% who claim no faith, 20% still perform works. If a randomly selected person is known to perform works, what is the probability that the person truly has faith? Express your answer as a percentage.

A. 78%

Correct B. 84%

C. 86%

D. 92%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14 View Details

According to the Gospels, Jesus performed seven miracles in Galilee over three consecutive weeks. The numbers of miracles each week form a geometric progression with the first week having one miracle. Determine the common ratio, the number of miracles in the third week, and the total number of miracles performed in the second week.

A. Common ratio = 2; third week = 8 miracles; second week = 4 miracles

B. Common ratio = 3; third week = 9 miracles; second week = 3 miracles

Correct C. Common ratio = 2; third week = 4 miracles; second week = 2 miracles

D. Common ratio = 4; third week = 16 miracles; second week = 4 miracles

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, on which day did God create the sun, moon and stars?

A. the second day

B. the first day

C. the third day

Correct D. the fourth day

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details

Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to love God with all heart, soul, mind and strength, and the second is to love your neighbour as yourself (Matt 22:37‑40). Suppose a community leader argues that it is acceptable to prioritize building a new church over feeding the hungry because the former glorifies God. Using Jesus' teachings, evaluate whether this argument aligns with the two greatest commandments, and state the specific commandment that directly opposes the leader's stance.

A. It aligns with the first greatest commandment—"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength"—since building a church glorifies God.

Correct B. It conflicts with the second greatest commandment—"Love your neighbour as yourself"—since neglecting the hungry violates the biblical call to love one's neighbour.

C. It conflicts with the first greatest commandment—"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength"—because constructing a church detracts from worship.

D. It does not conflict with either commandment; both prioritize spiritual worship over physical needs.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details

According to Exodus, each Israelite household was to select a lamb without blemish for the Passover. If there were exactly 600,000 households and each lamb cost 20 shekels, the Israelites could exchange 1 shekel for 2 loaves of bread. Calculate (a) the total shekel cost for all lambs, (b) the total number of loaves of bread that could be purchased with that amount, and (c) the average number of loaves per household.

A. (a) 12,000,000 shekels; (b) 22,000,000 loaves; (c) 36 loaves per household.

Correct B. (a) 12,000,000 shekels; (b) 24,000,000 loaves; (c) 40 loaves per household.

C. (a) 13,500,000 shekels; (b) 27,000,000 loaves; (c) 45 loaves per household.

D. (a) 10,000,000 shekels; (b) 20,000,000 loaves; (c) 33 loaves per household.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

A Christian charity has 150,000 Naira to spend. Feeding one person for one day costs 500 Naira, while sending one missionary on a trip costs 30,000 Naira per person, with a maximum of three missionaries. According to Jesus' teaching on serving the least (Matt 25:40) and the principle of stewardship (Parable of the talents), the charity must allocate at least 50% of its funds to feeding the hungry. Determine the number of missionaries to send and the total person‑days of feeding that best satisfy the teachings while using whole numbers and spending the entire budget.

A. Send 0 missionaries and provide 300 person‑days of feeding (using the full 150,000 Naira).

B. Send 2 missionaries and provide 120 person‑days of feeding (using the full 150,000 Naira).

Correct C. Send 1 missionary and provide 240 person‑days of feeding (using the full 150,000 Naira).

D. Send 3 missionaries and provide 60 person‑days of feeding (using the full 150,000 Naira).

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19 View Details

The Book of Acts records that the Jerusalem Council met in the 15th year of Emperor Claudius' reign. Historical records indicate that Claudius began his reign in 41 CE. If the council convened exactly 6 months after the 15th anniversary of his accession, calculate the Gregorian year and month when the council met. Additionally, given that the council's decision led to Paul's missionary journeys, and Paul departed Jerusalem 3 months later, determine the month and year of Paul's departure.

A. The council met in July 57 CE; Paul departed in October 57 CE.

Correct B. The council met in July 56 CE; Paul departed in October 56 CE.

C. The council met in August 55 CE; Paul departed in November 55 CE.

D. The council met in June 56 CE; Paul departed in September 56 CE.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

According to the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus was crucified at the third hour (9 a.m.) and died at the ninth hour (3 p.m.). The Gospel of John states that Jesus was buried before the start of the Sabbath at sunset (approximately 6 p.m.) on the day of crucifixion, and that the Sabbath began at sunset that day. If the Jewish day begins at sunset, calculate (a) the total elapsed time in hours from the moment of crucifixion to the beginning of the first day of the Sabbath, and (b) the total time in hours from Jesus' death (3 p.m.) to his resurrection, given that tradition places the resurrection at sunrise (approximately 6 a.m.) on the first day of the week.

Correct A. (a) 9 hours; (b) 15 hours.

B. (a) 8 hours; (b) 14 hours.

C. (a) 12 hours; (b) 18 hours.

D. (a) 10 hours; (b) 16 hours.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details

Pastor Musa discovers that the church's building fund has been used to purchase a personal vehicle for a council member without proper authorization. According to Christian ethical teaching, which principle should guide his response, and what specific action should he take to address the misuse while preserving the unity of the congregation? Provide your answer in two sentences: first state the principle, then the action.

A. Principle: humility and service (modesty). Action: organize a fundraising campaign to replace the vehicle, and delegate the investigation to the youth committee.

B. Principle: compassion and forgiveness (grace). Action: privately confront the council member, request a personal apology, and keep the matter confidential.

Correct C. Principle: stewardship and honesty (integrity). Action: report the misuse to the elders, seek restitution, and ensure transparent accounting.

D. Principle: justice and accountability (fairness). Action: file a formal complaint with civil authorities, demand immediate repayment, and suspend all church activities until resolved.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details

Two of Jesus' parables, the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3‑7) and the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21‑35), both deal with forgiveness. Explain in two sentences how the underlying principle of forgiveness is expressed differently in each parable, and then state which parable more directly illustrates the concept of "reconciliation with God".

A. In the Lost Sheep, forgiveness is expressed by the shepherd's willingness to sacrifice the flock, while in the Unmerciful Servant forgiveness depends on the servant's willingness to repay; the Unmerciful Servant more directly illustrates reconciliation with God.

B. The Lost Sheep depicts forgiveness as a passive waiting by the shepherd, whereas the Unmerciful Servant portrays forgiveness as an unconditional divine decree; the Unmerciful Servant more directly illustrates reconciliation with God.

Correct C. The Lost Sheep shows forgiveness through the shepherd's active pursuit, while the Unmerciful Servant shows forgiveness as a conditional human response; the Lost Sheep more directly illustrates reconciliation with God.

D. The Lost Sheep emphasizes communal forgiveness through the flock's celebration, whereas the Unmerciful Servant focuses on personal repentance without any promise of forgiveness; the Lost Sheep more directly illustrates reconciliation with God.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23 View Details

Based on the chronological data: Paul's first missionary journey began in AD 46 and lasted 18 months; the Council of Jerusalem occurred in AD 49; Paul's second journey started two years after the council and lasted 3 years; his third journey began immediately after the second and lasted 4 years. During which journey did Paul write the Epistle to the Galatians, assuming he wrote it within the first year of that journey? Provide the journey number (1, 2, or 3).

Correct A. 2

B. 1

C. 4

D. 3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

Consider the biblical definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4‑7 and the Christian service principle in Matthew 25:35‑40. A community health clinic decides to allocate its limited resources among three programs: (A) free vaccinations for children, (B) counseling for grieving families, and (C) a job‑training workshop for unemployed youths. Using the two passages, rank the programs from highest to lowest priority, justifying each ranking with a specific phrase from the scriptures. Provide the ranking as a three‑letter code (e.g., ABC).

A. CBA

B. BCA

Correct C. BAC

D. ABC

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

According to Genesis 12:6‑7, after God called Abraham, at which location did he build an altar to the LORD? Provide the name of the place.

A. Hebron

Correct B. Shechem

C. Bethel

D. Gibeon

Correct Answer: B

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