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Key Facts: SPM Bible Knowledge Exam

SPM Bible Knowledge carries subject code 9221 and is administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia under the Ministry of Education.

Set texts are the Gospel of Luke (chapters 1–24) and the Acts of the Apostles (chapters 1–28).

The Good News Bible (Today's English Version) is the accepted standard text for SPM Bible Knowledge.

The exam is one English written paper lasting 2 hours and totalling 100 marks (SPM 2025 timetable; post-2021 format).

Section A awards 15 marks for three Luke context questions; Section B awards 15 marks for three Acts context questions.

Section C Part 1 is one HOTS/open-ended question worth 10 marks; Section C Part 2 requires three long essays worth 60 marks.

Aims include factual recall, organised explanation and comparison, evaluating key people, and Christian responses to moral issues.

This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of Luke–Acts knowledge and is not an official Lembaga Peperiksaan essay paper.

SPM Bible Knowledge (9221) is a 2-hour English written paper on Luke 1–24 and Acts 1–28 (100 marks: context, HOTS and essays), graded A+ to G by Lembaga Peperiksaan. Our bank is an MCQ study aid, not the official essay paper.

Sample SPM Bible Knowledge Practice Questions

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1According to Luke 1, which angel announced to Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear a son?

A.Gabriel

B.Michael

C.Raphael

D.Uriel

Explanation: Luke 1:11–19 names the angel Gabriel, who stood at the right side of the altar of incense and told Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear John.

2What name did the angel tell Mary to give her son in Luke 1?

A.Emmanuel

B.Jesus

C.Christ

D.Immanuel

Explanation: Luke 1:31 records the angel's instruction: 'You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.'

3In Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1), which theme is most clearly emphasised?

A.God's favour for the proud and powerful

B.God's mercy toward the humble and hungry

C.The need to rebuild the Jerusalem Temple

D.A call for Israel to take up arms

Explanation: Luke 1:46–55 praises God for lifting up the lowly, filling the hungry and showing mercy — classic Lucan concern for the humble.

4According to Luke 2, why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?

A.To escape Herod's soldiers

B.To attend a wedding feast

C.To be registered in a Roman census

D.To present Jesus at the Temple

Explanation: Luke 2:1–5 states that Caesar Augustus ordered a census, and Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem because he was of David's family.

5Whom did the angels announce Jesus' birth to in Luke 2?

A.The Magi from the East

B.Shepherds in the fields

C.King Herod in Jerusalem

D.The High Priest Caiaphas

Explanation: Luke 2:8–14 describes angels announcing the Saviour's birth to shepherds living in the fields near Bethlehem.

6In the Temple, which devout man was told he would not die before seeing the Lord's Messiah (Luke 2)?

A.Annas

B.Simeon

C.Nicodemus

D.Gamaliel

Explanation: Luke 2:25–26 introduces Simeon, who had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

7What did the twelve-year-old Jesus do when His parents found Him in Jerusalem (Luke 2)?

A.He was working as a carpenter with Joseph

B.He was sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions

C.He was baptising people in the Jordan

D.He was preaching in the synagogue of Nazareth

Explanation: Luke 2:46–47 says Jesus was in the Temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions, and all were amazed at His understanding.

8According to Luke 3, what was John's main message as he prepared the way for the Lord?

A.Build a new Temple in Galilee

B.Repent and be baptised for the forgiveness of sins

C.Pay tribute only to Caesar

D.Join the Zealot revolt

Explanation: Luke 3:3 says John went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

9At Jesus' baptism in Luke 3, what happened as He was praying?

A.The Temple veil tore from top to bottom

B.Heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove

C.Moses and Elijah appeared beside Him

D.A voice told Him to go into the wilderness alone without Spirit

Explanation: Luke 3:21–22 says heaven was opened, the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice said, 'You are my own dear Son.'

10In Luke 4, how did Jesus answer the devil's temptations?

A.By performing miracles to prove His power

B.By quoting Scripture

C.By calling the angels to destroy Satan

D.By remaining completely silent

Explanation: In each temptation (Luke 4:1–13) Jesus replies with Scripture ('It is written...'), refusing to misuse power or worship the devil.

About the SPM Bible Knowledge Exam

SPM Bible Knowledge (subject code 9221) is an elective English-language written subject of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. The syllabus provides for detailed study of two set texts: the Gospel according to St Luke (chapters 1–24) and the Acts of the Apostles (chapters 1–28), with the Good News Bible (Today's English Version) as the accepted standard text. Since the 2021 format, candidates sit one 2-hour paper worth 100 marks: Section A (three Luke context questions, 15 marks), Section B (three Acts context questions, 15 marks), Section C Part 1 (one of two HOTS questions, 10 marks) and Section C Part 2 (three of four long essays, 60 marks). Aims include recalling factual information, explaining and comparing events and teachings, evaluating the role of key people, and appreciating Christian responses to moral issues. The SPM 2025 timetable lists Bible Knowledge as a 2-hour written sitting. This free practice bank is an English four-option MCQ study adaptation of the set texts — not an official LP paper or a simulation of the essay format.

Exam sponsor: Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Board), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Section A: 3 Luke context questions (answer all, 15 marks). Section B: 3 Acts context questions (answer all, 15 marks). Section C Part 1: answer 1 of 2 HOTS/open-ended questions (10 marks). Section C Part 2: answer 3 of 4 long essays — two from Luke and two from Acts offered (60 marks). Total 100 marks; 2 hours; English; Good News Bible (TEV) as accepted standard text.

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

Single subject grade on the A+ to G scale; G is a fail, D and E are passes, C or above is a credit (kepujian). Boundaries are not published as a fixed percentage.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE schools; private candidates pay a registration fee set yearly by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Luke: Birth, Infancy and Early Ministry

Annunciations, birth narratives, John the Baptist, baptism, temptation and Nazareth (Luke 1–4).

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Luke: Miracles and Healings

Healings, exorcisms, nature miracles and raisings from the dead in Luke.

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Luke: Parables and Teachings

Lucan parables and teachings on discipleship, prayer, wealth and mercy.

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Luke: Passion, Death and Resurrection

Jerusalem entry, trial, crucifixion, empty tomb, Emmaus and appearances.

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Acts: Jerusalem Church and Early Witness

Ascension, Pentecost, early church life, Stephen and Jerusalem witness.

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Acts: Expansion and Conversion of Saul

Philip, Saul's conversion, Peter, Cornelius and Antioch (Acts 8–12).

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Acts: Paul's Missionary Journeys

Missionary journeys, Jerusalem Council, Macedonia, Greece and Ephesus.

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Acts: Arrest, Trials and Journey to Rome

Arrest in Jerusalem, trials, voyage, shipwreck and Rome (Acts 21–28).

Preparing for the SPM Bible Knowledge Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Single subject grade on the A+ to G scale; G is a fail, D and E are passes, C or above is a credit (kepujian). Boundaries are not published as a fixed percentage.
Assessment: Section A: 3 Luke context questions (answer all, 15 marks). Section B: 3 Acts context questions (answer all, 15 marks). Section C Part 1: answer 1 of 2 HOTS/open-ended questions (10 marks). Section C Part 2: answer 3 of 4 long essays — two from Luke and two from Acts offered (60 marks). Total 100 marks; 2 hours; English; Good News Bible (TEV) as accepted standard text.
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam / certification fees: No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE schools; private candidates pay a registration fee set yearly by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. Official sources

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SPM Bible Knowledge: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read Luke and Acts repeatedly in the Good News Bible, noting people, places, events and teachings chapter by chapter.

2Practise context questions: identify the passage, narrate what happened next, and explain significance in organised sentences.

3Make comparison tables for paired incidents (for example two healings, or Peter and Paul) because essays often ask compare-and-contrast.

4Memorise key speeches (Peter at Pentecost, Stephen, Paul in Athens and before Agrippa) with speaker, audience and main points.

5For HOTS items, link a Lucan or Acts teaching to a clear Christian moral response with reasons, not only plot summary.

6Time yourself: about 20–25 minutes for Sections A and B combined, 15 minutes for the HOTS essay, and about 25–30 minutes per long essay.

7Use past-year and trial written papers; MCQ practice here builds factual accuracy but cannot replace writing full essay answers under exam conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the set texts for SPM Bible Knowledge 9221?

The syllabus covers two books: the Gospel according to St Luke (chapters 1–24) and the Acts of the Apostles (chapters 1–28). The Good News Bible (Today's English Version) is the accepted standard text; candidates are not penalised for using other English versions in answers.

How long is the SPM Bible Knowledge exam and what is the format?

It is one English written paper lasting 2 hours and worth 100 marks. Section A has three compulsory Luke context questions (15 marks), Section B three compulsory Acts context questions (15 marks), Section C Part 1 one of two HOTS questions (10 marks), and Section C Part 2 three of four long essays (60 marks).

Is SPM Bible Knowledge a multiple-choice exam?

No. The official paper uses context (short-answer) questions and essays. The practice items on this page are an English four-option MCQ study adaptation to build recall and judgment for the written paper; they are not an official Lembaga Peperiksaan instrument.

In which language is SPM Bible Knowledge sat?

Officially in English. The subject is designed around English set texts (Luke and Acts), and answers are written in English.

How is SPM Bible Knowledge graded?

Like other SPM subjects, results are reported on the A+ to G scale. Grade G is a fail; D and E are passes; C or above is a credit (kepujian). Exact percentage cut-offs are not published.

Does the syllabus include the whole Old and New Testament?

No. Assessed content is the life and teaching of Jesus in Luke and the growth of the early church in Acts. Old Testament material appears only where Luke or Acts quote or allude to it (for example prophecies or speeches), not as a separate OT survey syllabus.

Is there a separate fee for SPM Bible Knowledge?

Candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE schools do not pay a separate subject fee because SPM is Ministry-funded. Private (calon persendirian) candidates pay the registration fee set by Lembaga Peperiksaan for the session.

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