Chapell and Meeks Licensure and Ordination Exam
QUESTION 1
An ordination examiner asks for the major theological purpose of Genesis. Which response is
strongest?
A. Covenant loyalty and providence bring redemption to a Moabite widow and preserve the line leading to
David.
B. Visions and oracles encourage the restored community with promises of cleansing, a coming king, and
the Lord’s future reign.
C. God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings of the covenant family through the patriarchs.
D. Wisdom rooted in the fear of the Lord shapes speech, work, relationships, sexuality, wealth, and
decision-making.
CORRECT ANSWER: C. God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings of the covenant family
through the patriarchs.
Rationale: Genesis is best understood through the theme that God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings
of the covenant family through the patriarchs. Its broad structure can be summarized as Primeval history
(1–11); patriarchal narratives (12–36); Joseph narrative (37–50). The other choices describe the dominant
themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of Genesis.
QUESTION 2
Which broad outline most accurately represents the literary movement of Exodus?
A. Disputations exposing unfaithfulness and pointing toward the coming day of the Lord (1–4).
B. Quest and observations on life’s vapor-like character (1–11); final call to fear God (12).
C. Samuel’s ministry (1–7); rise and fall of Saul (8–15); rise of David amid Saul’s decline (16–31).
D. Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle and worship (25–40).
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle
and worship (25–40).
Rationale: Exodus is best understood through the theme that God redeems Israel from Egypt, covenants with
the nation at Sinai, and establishes his dwelling among them. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle and worship (25–40). The other choices
describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement
of Exodus.
QUESTION 3
Which statement best summarizes the contribution of Leviticus to the biblical canon?
A. David’s kingdom is established, yet his sin and family troubles reveal the limits of even Israel’s greatest
king.
B. God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy people may approach and live before a holy God.
C. Jesus is presented as the promised Messiah and king who fulfills Scripture, teaches his kingdom, dies,
rises, and commissions disciples.
D. Poetic celebration of covenantal love, desire, beauty, and mutual delight in marriage.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy people may approach and live
before a holy God.
Rationale: Leviticus is best understood through the theme that God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy
people may approach and live before a holy God. Its broad structure can be summarized as Sacrifices (1–7);
priesthood (8–10); purity laws (11–15); Day of Atonement and holiness (16–27). The other choices describe
the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of
Leviticus.
,QUESTION 4
A candidate is asked to give a defensible high-level structure of Numbers. Which outline is the best
answer?
A. Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25); preparation of the new generation
(26–36).
B. Judgment and hope centered on Judah (1–39); comfort, Servant, and restoration (40–66).
C. Solomon and the temple (1–11); division of the kingdom and early kings (12–16); Elijah and Ahab
(17–22).
D. Galilean ministry (1–8); journey toward Jerusalem (8–10); Jerusalem, passion, and resurrection (11–16).
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25);
preparation of the new generation (26–36).
Rationale: Numbers is best understood through the theme that israel’s wilderness testing exposes unbelief
while God preserves a new generation for the promised land. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25); preparation of the new generation (26–36). The
other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the
distinctive movement of Numbers.
QUESTION 5
A candidate must distinguish Deuteronomy from books with related themes. Which description most
accurately identifies its central emphasis?
A. Persistent covenant rebellion leads first Israel and then Judah into exile despite prophetic warnings.
B. Jesus brings God’s saving purpose to the marginalized and to all nations through Spirit-empowered
ministry, death, and resurrection.
C. Moses renews the covenant for the generation about to enter Canaan and calls Israel to wholehearted
faithfulness.
D. Judah’s covenant infidelity makes judgment unavoidable, yet God promises a new covenant and
eventual restoration.
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Moses renews the covenant for the generation about to enter Canaan
and calls Israel to wholehearted faithfulness.
Rationale: Deuteronomy is best understood through the theme that moses renews the covenant for the
generation about to enter Canaan and calls Israel to wholehearted faithfulness. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Historical review (1–4); covenant stipulations (5–26); blessings and curses (27–30);
succession and Moses’ death (31–34). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of
different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of Deuteronomy.
QUESTION 6
Which outline would most help a student trace the argument or narrative development of Joshua?
A. Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant renewal and farewell (22–24).
B. Genealogies (1–9); David’s reign and worship-centered preparations (10–29).
C. Prologue and signs (1–12); farewell discourse and passion (13–19); resurrection appearances and
purpose (20–21).
D. Five laments over the devastated city, with hope centered in God’s steadfast compassion.
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant
renewal and farewell (22–24).
Rationale: Joshua is best understood through the theme that God fulfills his promise to give Israel the land,
calling the people to covenant faithfulness as they conquer and settle Canaan. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant renewal and farewell
(22–24). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than
the distinctive movement of Joshua.
,QUESTION 7
An ordination examiner asks for the major theological purpose of Judges. Which response is strongest?
A. The risen Christ advances the gospel by the Spirit from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the nations.
B. God’s glory, holiness, and sovereignty are displayed in judgment on Jerusalem and promises of
renewed hearts, restored people, and renewed presence.
C. Judah’s kings and temple worship are evaluated with emphasis on repentance, reform, and the road to
exile and restoration.
D. Repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance show Israel’s need for faithful kingship and covenant
obedience.
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance show Israel’s need for
faithful kingship and covenant obedience.
Rationale: Judges is best understood through the theme that repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance
show Israel’s need for faithful kingship and covenant obedience. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Failure after Joshua (1–2); cycles under judges (3–16); social and religious collapse (17–21). The other
choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive
movement of Judges.
QUESTION 8
Which broad outline most accurately represents the literary movement of Ruth?
A. Need and provision of righteousness (1–4); new life in Christ and Spirit (5–8); Israel and God’s promises
(9–11); Christian living (12–16).
B. Return and temple rebuilding (1–6); Ezra’s return and reform (7–10).
C. Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption, marriage, and Davidic
genealogy (4).
D. Court narratives of faithfulness (1–6); apocalyptic visions of kingdoms and God’s final rule (7–12).
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption,
marriage, and Davidic genealogy (4).
Rationale: Ruth is best understood through the theme that covenant loyalty and providence bring
redemption to a Moabite widow and preserve the line leading to David. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption, marriage, and
Davidic genealogy (4). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical
books rather than the distinctive movement of Ruth.
QUESTION 9
Which statement best summarizes the contribution of 1 Samuel to the biblical canon?
A. God restores Jerusalem’s walls and reforms the covenant community through determined leadership
and renewed obedience.
B. Israel moves from the judges to monarchy as Saul fails and David is chosen according to God’s purpose.
C. Hosea’s marriage dramatizes Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness and God’s persistent, restoring love.
D. Paul applies the gospel to divisions, sexual ethics, marriage, worship, gifts, and resurrection in a
troubled church.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Israel moves from the judges to monarchy as Saul fails and David is
chosen according to God’s purpose.
Rationale: 1 Samuel is best understood through the theme that israel moves from the judges to monarchy as
Saul fails and David is chosen according to God’s purpose. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Samuel’s ministry (1–7); rise and fall of Saul (8–15); rise of David amid Saul’s decline (16–31). The other
choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive
movement of 1 Samuel.
, QUESTION 10
A candidate is asked to give a defensible high-level structure of 2 Samuel. Which outline is the best
answer?
A. Ministry and reconciliation (1–7); collection for Jerusalem (8–9); defense of apostleship (10–13).
B. Esther’s rise (1–2); Haman’s plot (3–5); reversal and deliverance (6–10).
C. David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil (11–20); concluding reflections
(21–24).
D. Locust crisis and repentance (1–2); Spirit, judgment, and restoration (2–3).
CORRECT ANSWER: C. David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil
(11–20); concluding reflections (21–24).
Rationale: 2 Samuel is best understood through the theme that david’s kingdom is established, yet his sin
and family troubles reveal the limits of even Israel’s greatest king. Its broad structure can be summarized as
David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil (11–20); concluding reflections
(21–24). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than
the distinctive movement of 2 Samuel.
QUESTION 11
A candidate must distinguish 1 Kings from books with related themes. Which description most
accurately identifies its central emphasis?
A. God condemns injustice and empty worship in prosperous Israel while promising eventual restoration of
David’s fallen booth.
B. Solomon’s reign gives way to a divided kingdom, and prophetic ministry evaluates kings by covenant
faithfulness.
C. Justification comes through faith in Christ rather than works of the law, producing Spirit-led freedom
rather than legalism or fleshly living.
D. A righteous sufferer wrestles with undeserved affliction, and God’s wisdom transcends simplistic
explanations of suffering.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Solomon’s reign gives way to a divided kingdom, and prophetic ministry
evaluates kings by covenant faithfulness.
Rationale: 1 Kings is best understood through the theme that solomon’s reign gives way to a divided
kingdom, and prophetic ministry evaluates kings by covenant faithfulness. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Solomon and the temple (1–11); division of the kingdom and early kings (12–16); Elijah and
Ahab (17–22). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather
than the distinctive movement of 1 Kings.
QUESTION 12
Which outline would most help a student trace the argument or narrative development of 2 Kings?
A. Five-book collection moving through lament, royal hope, worship, and climactic praise.
B. Elijah/Elisha and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall (14–17); Judah alone and
Babylonian exile (18–25).
C. Oracle against Edom culminating in the day of the Lord and Zion’s deliverance.
D. Gospel blessings and church identity (1–3); worthy walk and spiritual warfare (4–6).
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Elijah/Elisha and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall
(14–17); Judah alone and Babylonian exile (18–25).
Rationale: 2 Kings is best understood through the theme that persistent covenant rebellion leads first Israel
and then Judah into exile despite prophetic warnings. Its broad structure can be summarized as Elijah/Elisha
and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall (14–17); Judah alone and Babylonian exile (18–25).
The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the
distinctive movement of 2 Kings.
QUESTION 1
An ordination examiner asks for the major theological purpose of Genesis. Which response is
strongest?
A. Covenant loyalty and providence bring redemption to a Moabite widow and preserve the line leading to
David.
B. Visions and oracles encourage the restored community with promises of cleansing, a coming king, and
the Lord’s future reign.
C. God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings of the covenant family through the patriarchs.
D. Wisdom rooted in the fear of the Lord shapes speech, work, relationships, sexuality, wealth, and
decision-making.
CORRECT ANSWER: C. God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings of the covenant family
through the patriarchs.
Rationale: Genesis is best understood through the theme that God’s creation, human fall, and the beginnings
of the covenant family through the patriarchs. Its broad structure can be summarized as Primeval history
(1–11); patriarchal narratives (12–36); Joseph narrative (37–50). The other choices describe the dominant
themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of Genesis.
QUESTION 2
Which broad outline most accurately represents the literary movement of Exodus?
A. Disputations exposing unfaithfulness and pointing toward the coming day of the Lord (1–4).
B. Quest and observations on life’s vapor-like character (1–11); final call to fear God (12).
C. Samuel’s ministry (1–7); rise and fall of Saul (8–15); rise of David amid Saul’s decline (16–31).
D. Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle and worship (25–40).
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle
and worship (25–40).
Rationale: Exodus is best understood through the theme that God redeems Israel from Egypt, covenants with
the nation at Sinai, and establishes his dwelling among them. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Deliverance from Egypt (1–18); covenant at Sinai (19–24); tabernacle and worship (25–40). The other choices
describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement
of Exodus.
QUESTION 3
Which statement best summarizes the contribution of Leviticus to the biblical canon?
A. David’s kingdom is established, yet his sin and family troubles reveal the limits of even Israel’s greatest
king.
B. God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy people may approach and live before a holy God.
C. Jesus is presented as the promised Messiah and king who fulfills Scripture, teaches his kingdom, dies,
rises, and commissions disciples.
D. Poetic celebration of covenantal love, desire, beauty, and mutual delight in marriage.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy people may approach and live
before a holy God.
Rationale: Leviticus is best understood through the theme that God teaches redeemed Israel how a holy
people may approach and live before a holy God. Its broad structure can be summarized as Sacrifices (1–7);
priesthood (8–10); purity laws (11–15); Day of Atonement and holiness (16–27). The other choices describe
the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of
Leviticus.
,QUESTION 4
A candidate is asked to give a defensible high-level structure of Numbers. Which outline is the best
answer?
A. Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25); preparation of the new generation
(26–36).
B. Judgment and hope centered on Judah (1–39); comfort, Servant, and restoration (40–66).
C. Solomon and the temple (1–11); division of the kingdom and early kings (12–16); Elijah and Ahab
(17–22).
D. Galilean ministry (1–8); journey toward Jerusalem (8–10); Jerusalem, passion, and resurrection (11–16).
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25);
preparation of the new generation (26–36).
Rationale: Numbers is best understood through the theme that israel’s wilderness testing exposes unbelief
while God preserves a new generation for the promised land. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Preparation at Sinai (1–10); rebellion and wandering (10–25); preparation of the new generation (26–36). The
other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the
distinctive movement of Numbers.
QUESTION 5
A candidate must distinguish Deuteronomy from books with related themes. Which description most
accurately identifies its central emphasis?
A. Persistent covenant rebellion leads first Israel and then Judah into exile despite prophetic warnings.
B. Jesus brings God’s saving purpose to the marginalized and to all nations through Spirit-empowered
ministry, death, and resurrection.
C. Moses renews the covenant for the generation about to enter Canaan and calls Israel to wholehearted
faithfulness.
D. Judah’s covenant infidelity makes judgment unavoidable, yet God promises a new covenant and
eventual restoration.
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Moses renews the covenant for the generation about to enter Canaan
and calls Israel to wholehearted faithfulness.
Rationale: Deuteronomy is best understood through the theme that moses renews the covenant for the
generation about to enter Canaan and calls Israel to wholehearted faithfulness. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Historical review (1–4); covenant stipulations (5–26); blessings and curses (27–30);
succession and Moses’ death (31–34). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of
different biblical books rather than the distinctive movement of Deuteronomy.
QUESTION 6
Which outline would most help a student trace the argument or narrative development of Joshua?
A. Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant renewal and farewell (22–24).
B. Genealogies (1–9); David’s reign and worship-centered preparations (10–29).
C. Prologue and signs (1–12); farewell discourse and passion (13–19); resurrection appearances and
purpose (20–21).
D. Five laments over the devastated city, with hope centered in God’s steadfast compassion.
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant
renewal and farewell (22–24).
Rationale: Joshua is best understood through the theme that God fulfills his promise to give Israel the land,
calling the people to covenant faithfulness as they conquer and settle Canaan. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Entry and conquest (1–12); allotment of the land (13–21); covenant renewal and farewell
(22–24). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than
the distinctive movement of Joshua.
,QUESTION 7
An ordination examiner asks for the major theological purpose of Judges. Which response is strongest?
A. The risen Christ advances the gospel by the Spirit from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the nations.
B. God’s glory, holiness, and sovereignty are displayed in judgment on Jerusalem and promises of
renewed hearts, restored people, and renewed presence.
C. Judah’s kings and temple worship are evaluated with emphasis on repentance, reform, and the road to
exile and restoration.
D. Repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance show Israel’s need for faithful kingship and covenant
obedience.
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance show Israel’s need for
faithful kingship and covenant obedience.
Rationale: Judges is best understood through the theme that repeated cycles of apostasy and deliverance
show Israel’s need for faithful kingship and covenant obedience. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Failure after Joshua (1–2); cycles under judges (3–16); social and religious collapse (17–21). The other
choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive
movement of Judges.
QUESTION 8
Which broad outline most accurately represents the literary movement of Ruth?
A. Need and provision of righteousness (1–4); new life in Christ and Spirit (5–8); Israel and God’s promises
(9–11); Christian living (12–16).
B. Return and temple rebuilding (1–6); Ezra’s return and reform (7–10).
C. Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption, marriage, and Davidic
genealogy (4).
D. Court narratives of faithfulness (1–6); apocalyptic visions of kingdoms and God’s final rule (7–12).
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption,
marriage, and Davidic genealogy (4).
Rationale: Ruth is best understood through the theme that covenant loyalty and providence bring
redemption to a Moabite widow and preserve the line leading to David. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Ruth’s loyalty and return (1); provision through Boaz (2–3); redemption, marriage, and
Davidic genealogy (4). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical
books rather than the distinctive movement of Ruth.
QUESTION 9
Which statement best summarizes the contribution of 1 Samuel to the biblical canon?
A. God restores Jerusalem’s walls and reforms the covenant community through determined leadership
and renewed obedience.
B. Israel moves from the judges to monarchy as Saul fails and David is chosen according to God’s purpose.
C. Hosea’s marriage dramatizes Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness and God’s persistent, restoring love.
D. Paul applies the gospel to divisions, sexual ethics, marriage, worship, gifts, and resurrection in a
troubled church.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Israel moves from the judges to monarchy as Saul fails and David is
chosen according to God’s purpose.
Rationale: 1 Samuel is best understood through the theme that israel moves from the judges to monarchy as
Saul fails and David is chosen according to God’s purpose. Its broad structure can be summarized as
Samuel’s ministry (1–7); rise and fall of Saul (8–15); rise of David amid Saul’s decline (16–31). The other
choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the distinctive
movement of 1 Samuel.
, QUESTION 10
A candidate is asked to give a defensible high-level structure of 2 Samuel. Which outline is the best
answer?
A. Ministry and reconciliation (1–7); collection for Jerusalem (8–9); defense of apostleship (10–13).
B. Esther’s rise (1–2); Haman’s plot (3–5); reversal and deliverance (6–10).
C. David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil (11–20); concluding reflections
(21–24).
D. Locust crisis and repentance (1–2); Spirit, judgment, and restoration (2–3).
CORRECT ANSWER: C. David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil
(11–20); concluding reflections (21–24).
Rationale: 2 Samuel is best understood through the theme that david’s kingdom is established, yet his sin
and family troubles reveal the limits of even Israel’s greatest king. Its broad structure can be summarized as
David’s rise and consolidation (1–10); David’s sin and resulting turmoil (11–20); concluding reflections
(21–24). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than
the distinctive movement of 2 Samuel.
QUESTION 11
A candidate must distinguish 1 Kings from books with related themes. Which description most
accurately identifies its central emphasis?
A. God condemns injustice and empty worship in prosperous Israel while promising eventual restoration of
David’s fallen booth.
B. Solomon’s reign gives way to a divided kingdom, and prophetic ministry evaluates kings by covenant
faithfulness.
C. Justification comes through faith in Christ rather than works of the law, producing Spirit-led freedom
rather than legalism or fleshly living.
D. A righteous sufferer wrestles with undeserved affliction, and God’s wisdom transcends simplistic
explanations of suffering.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Solomon’s reign gives way to a divided kingdom, and prophetic ministry
evaluates kings by covenant faithfulness.
Rationale: 1 Kings is best understood through the theme that solomon’s reign gives way to a divided
kingdom, and prophetic ministry evaluates kings by covenant faithfulness. Its broad structure can be
summarized as Solomon and the temple (1–11); division of the kingdom and early kings (12–16); Elijah and
Ahab (17–22). The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather
than the distinctive movement of 1 Kings.
QUESTION 12
Which outline would most help a student trace the argument or narrative development of 2 Kings?
A. Five-book collection moving through lament, royal hope, worship, and climactic praise.
B. Elijah/Elisha and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall (14–17); Judah alone and
Babylonian exile (18–25).
C. Oracle against Edom culminating in the day of the Lord and Zion’s deliverance.
D. Gospel blessings and church identity (1–3); worthy walk and spiritual warfare (4–6).
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Elijah/Elisha and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall
(14–17); Judah alone and Babylonian exile (18–25).
Rationale: 2 Kings is best understood through the theme that persistent covenant rebellion leads first Israel
and then Judah into exile despite prophetic warnings. Its broad structure can be summarized as Elijah/Elisha
and divided kingdoms (1–13); decline of Israel and its fall (14–17); Judah alone and Babylonian exile (18–25).
The other choices describe the dominant themes or structures of different biblical books rather than the
distinctive movement of 2 Kings.
