12/08/2025
Bible study challenge with Magdalene Ngala
BIBLE CHALLENGE (BONUS) QUESTIONS
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS CORRECTLY AND WIN A PRIZE BELOW 👇
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Submission date: Friday 15th August, 2025.
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CHOOSE THE ANSWER FROM THE OPTION (A - D):
1. In Daniel 8:14, the prophecy speaks of “2,300 evenings and mornings.” In prophetic interpretation, what historical event is most often linked to this period?
A) The Babylonian exile
B) Antiochus IV Epiphanes’ desecration of the temple
C) The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70
D) The return from captivity under Ezra
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2. Which prophet specifically prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
A) Isaiah
B) Jeremiah
C) Micah
D) Zechariah
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3. In Revelation 8:11, the star called “Wormwood” causes what effect?
A) Turns a third of the waters bitter
B) Darkens the sun and moon
C) Burns the earth with fire
D) Releases demonic locusts
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4. In the original Greek of John 1:1, the phrase kai Theos ēn ho Logos is grammatically structured to indicate:
A) The Word is a god (indefinite)
B) The Word was divine in nature (qualitative)
C) The Word was separate from God entirely
D) The Word was created by God
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5. In 1 Samuel 13, why was Saul’s offering of the burnt sacrifice considered a grave sin?
A) It was offered without the proper utensils
B) It violated the priestly office reserved for Samuel
C) It was done on an unclean altar
D) It used unclean animals
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6. Which Old Testament figure’s bones brought a dead man back to life when they touched them?
A) Elijah
B) Elisha
C) Samuel
D) Ezekiel
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7. The Hebrew phrase Jehovah Nissi in Exodus 17:15 is best translated as:
A) The Lord Who Heals
B) The Lord My Shepherd
C) The Lord My Banner
D) The Lord of Hosts
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8. According to Matthew 5:22, Jesus warns that whoever calls his brother “Raca” will be in danger of:
A) Gehenna fire
B) The council (Sanhedrin)
C) The curse of the Law
D) Being stoned
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9. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13), what was the key difference between the wise and foolish virgins?
A) The wise had extra oil for their lamps
B) The wise stayed awake all night
C) The wise brought more bridesmaids
D) The wise entered through a different door
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10. In Luke 4:18, when Jesus reads from Isaiah in the synagogue, which specific prophet’s scroll is He quoting from?
A) Isaiah
B) Jeremiah
C) Ezekiel
D) Micah
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11. In Matthew 24:37–39, Jesus compares His return to the days of:
A) Moses
B) David
C) Noah
D) Elijah
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12. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart…” — what is the promise attached to this beatitude?
A) They shall be called children of God
B) They shall inherit the earth
C) They shall see God
D) They shall obtain mercy
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13. In Mark 12:17, Jesus says, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s…” What was He holding when He made this statement?
A) A Roman coin
B) A scroll
C) A jar of oil
D) A temple offering box
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14. In John 13:34–35, what does Jesus say will be the distinguishing mark of His disciples?
A) Keeping the Sabbath
B) Love for one another
C) Performing miracles
D) Giving to the poor
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15. According to Matthew 7:24–27, in the parable of the wise and foolish builders, what determined the stability of the house?
A) The number of workers
B) The size of the house
C) The type of foundation
D) The quality of the roof
