Semesterly Sunday School Exam Q’s and A’s

How old was Hezekiah when he became the king of Judah

25 years old

How many years were added to King Hezekiah’s life?

15 years

What is the meaning of the name Hezekiah and how was this meaning of his name fulfilled in his life?

Hezekiah means “Yahweh strengthens”. This is shown in his life, when he was about to die, and instead of giving up, he prayed and worshipped the Lord and wept bitterly. God noticed this, took pity on him and added more years of life for him.

Name the prophet who healed Naaman.

Prophet Elisha

Name the river in Israel where Jesus was baptised

The Jordan River

What is the significance of the number 7 in the Bible and list 4 events where the number 7 is mentioned in the Bible

Is is a sign of completeness. Common examples consist of the fall of Jericho, god resting on then seventh day after creating the world, Naaman’s healing after dipping himself in the Jordan River after 7 times and Pharaoh’s dreams, where Joseph predicted 7 years of abundance would be followed by 7 years of famine.

Where was Job’s native place

Uz

Name the books listed in wisdoms literature in the Bible

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs of Solomon

Reflect on Job’s life and write how a Christian should handle challenges/failures/losses in life.

Job endured his suffering with trust, patience and hope, relying on God’s faithfulness, staying humble, praying, persevering through every challenge to God’s purpose. Us Christian’s can learn from Job by putting our faith in God during tough situations.

Who was considered the redeemer of Israelites?

Moses

What is the meaning of the name Moses?

Drawn from the water

Name the place where the Israelites found bitter water

Marah

Where did the Lord establish decrees and laws to guide the Israelites?

They were established in Marah

What is the meaning of the name Elijah?

Yahweh is my God

Name the Major Prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel

Where did God instruct Elijah to seek refuge?

The Kerith Ravine and a widow in Zarephath

What is eternal life? What should we do to have eternal life? What can stop us from having eternal life?

Knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ. This can be obtained by praying and reading the bible regularly, as well as going to Church, being obedient and by being a devoted Christian. John 3:36 states if you believe in the Son, you will have eternal life, but if you reject the Som, God’s wrath remains on them.

List miracles in the Bible where people were risen from the dead.

Lazarus, Jairus’s daughter, the widow’s son from Zarephath and the widow’s son from Lain.

Why did Jesus refer to the rich man’s character as a fool?

Because he was wealthy, lived selfishly, ignored God and failed to be rich towards God, forgetting life’s true purpose.

What is the meaning of the word Lazarus?

God has helped

Who is considered the father of believers?

Father Abraham

Write five essential truths that Jesus conveyed through the parable of the rich man’s and Lazarus

1. Use your time wisely

2. In times of prosperity, never neglect the sick/poor

3. Decisions on Earth contribute to eternal consequences

4. God’s kingdom belongs to the humble, not the wealthy

5. Follow the teachings of Scripture to inherit eternal life

Name the festival celebrated by Jesus to commemorate their deliverance from Haman’s plot.

The Festival of Purim

Name the books in the Bible named after women

Ruth and Esther

Name Esther’s uncle, who adopted him when her parents died

Modercai

What is the meaning of the word Esther?

Star

Write 5 points that Jesus was explaining through the parable of the vineyard owner who hired workers at different times of the day but payed the same

1. Gods grace is equal for all

2. God rewards by grace, not human effort

3. Don’t compare your blessings with others

4. God has the right to give as he chooses

5. The last will be the first- humility is always honoured

What are the two appearances of Jesus Christ that the foundational faith is the Church give importance to?

The human incarnation of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and the return of Jesus Christ from heaven

What should we do to be with Jesus during his second coming?

Follow a proper life of prayer, worship, righteousness, love and peace. As well as this, do good and kind deeds. Only those who are sanctified and well prepared can experience the second coming of Christ.

Which is the first fasting recorded in the Old Testament.

Moses’ fast.

Name any four types of fasting

1. Sleeha fast

2. Lent

3. Fast of Nineveh

4. 25 day fast

What is the meaning of Apostle

One who has been sent

List the name of the 12 apostles

Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholemew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot.

Write 5 characteristics of Peter

Hard working and courageous

Wanted to be known as servant of Jesus

Eager to spread the gospel until his end

Preached the second coming of Jesus eagerly

Did all things by the power of risen Jesus

Name the apostle who came to Kerala, India to spread the gospel

Thomas

What is the other name of Thomas?

Didymus