MSCE Bible Knowledge study plan

Build a one-page outline of each of the four Gospels showing structure, likely audience and distinctive themes, working from the biblical text itself rather than notes.

Memorise and write out from memory three parables and two miracle accounts, then state the main teaching point of each in two sentences.

List the internal and external evidence for the reliability of the Gospel tradition (authorship claims, dating indicators, early testimony) and classify each item as internal or external.

Define inspiration, canon and transmission in your own words and give one biblical passage supporting each.

Answer 15 multiple-choice questions on Gospel content under timed conditions and log every wrong answer with the reason.

Map the Sermon on the Mount passage by passage and write the ethical demand of each section in one line.

Compare the Passion narratives across the four Gospels in a four-column table, noting unique material in each.

Construct a timeline of the divided monarchy from Solomon's death to the fall of Samaria and Jerusalem, with the prophets placed against the kings they addressed.

Summarise the message of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Jeremiah in one paragraph each, quoting at least one verse per prophet.

Explain how the Gospel writers present Jesus' identity (Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man) using at least six specific texts.

Outline the ministries of Elijah and Elisha and state the covenant issue each confronted.

Trace the exile and return: deportation dates, key figures (Daniel, Ezekiel, Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah) and the message of the post-exilic prophets.

Produce a Genesis 1-11 outline identifying the fall, flood and Babel accounts and the theological point of each.

Compare the call narratives of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and list the covenant promises repeated to each.

Answer 20 exam-style questions on prophets and exile and mark them against the biblical text.

Sequence the Exodus narrative from Egypt to Sinai and identify the covenant ceremony at Sinai.

List the Ten Commandments in order and classify each as duty toward God or toward neighbour.

Explain the purpose of the sacrificial and ceremonial laws and distinguish them from the moral law.

Summarise the Joseph narrative and state how it links the patriarchal promises to the Exodus.

Write a 300-word answer explaining how the Exodus functions as a picture of redemption, using at least four texts.

Chart the missionary journeys of Paul on a hand-drawn map, naming the churches founded on each journey.

Summarise the argument of Romans, Ephesians and Philippians in one paragraph each.

Explain the Jerusalem council in Acts 15 and its significance for Gentile inclusion.

Describe how the New Testament letters were collected and recognised, and state the criteria used for canonicity.

Answer 20 questions on Acts and the Epistles and identify the three topics you scored worst on.

Apply Jesus' teaching on wealth, forgiveness and love of enemies to three concrete situations in Malawian church or community life.

Build a table of New Testament ethical commands with the passage reference and a modern application for each.

Explain how the Ten Commandments inform Christian ethics today, distinguishing permanent from cultural elements.

Write two exam-style ethical case responses using a scripture-command-application structure.

Identify three areas where Christian ethics differs from prevailing cultural practice and defend each biblically.

Describe the main features of African traditional religion - belief in God, ancestors, spirits, ritual and community - using accurate terminology.

Compare traditional belief with Christian teaching on God, mediators and life after death, noting points of contact and points of conflict.

Outline the history of Christianity in Malawi, including early missionary work and the growth of independent churches.

Explain how the Bible's authority functions in Malawian church life and how it is appealed to in ethical debate.

Write a balanced 400-word answer on how a Christian should relate to traditional practices such as initiation or ancestral veneration.

Sit two full timed mock papers under exam conditions and record the score for each domain.

Re-teach your three weakest topics aloud in five minutes each, without notes.

Recite from memory the Ten Commandments, the books of the Bible in order and five key memory verses.

Review every logged error from weeks 1-7 and rewrite the correct answer for each.

Draw up a one-page final revision sheet of dates, names and key texts for each domain.