Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Questions and Answers - KCSE 2021 Past Papers

QUESTIONS

1.      
   1. Outline what Prophet Isaiah foretold concerning the Messiah. (8 marks)
   2. Describe the events that took place when John the Baptist was born. (7 marks) 
   3. State five lessons Christians learn from the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth.(5 marks)
2.        
   1. State six reasons why Jesus was opposed by the Jewish religious leaders during His ministry. (6 marks)
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman. (Luke 7:36-50) (8 marks)
   3. Give six lessons Christians learn from the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman. (6 marks)
3.        
   1. Describe the incident in which Jesus went to Mount Olives to pray. (Luke 22: 39-53) (7 marks)
   2. Outline the events that took place from the time Jesus died on the cross up to the time he was buried. (Luke 23: 44-56) (7 marks)
   3. State the importance of the death of Jesus to Christians. (6 marks)
4.        
   1. Outline the teaching of Saint Paul on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit were to be used in nload the church at Corinth.(7 mks)
   2. Explain the teaching of Saint Paul about the unity of believers as illustrated in the relationship of a husband and wife. (Ephesians 5:21-32) (5 marks)
   3. State eight ways in which Christians can prevent divisions in the church in Kenya today. (8 marks)
5.        
   1. State the similarities in the Christian and traditional African view on the family. (5 marks)
   2. Outline eight ways through which Christian parents should demonstrate responsible parenthood. (8 marks)
   3. Give seven ways through which the church in Kenya strengthens family relationships in the society (7 marks)
6.        
   1. Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to genetic engineering. (6 marks)
   2. Outline six ways in which Christians in Kenya make use of science and technology to spread the word of God. (6 marks)
   3. State eight ways in which Christians in Kenya today conserve the environment. (8 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. What prophet Isaiah foretold concerning the Messiah
      1. Prophet Isaiah foretold that he Messiah would be born of a virgin/ young woman
      2. He would be called Emmanuel
      3. He would be a wonderful counsellor/mighty God/everlasting father/ prince of peace
      4. The Messiah would have an everlasting kingdom
      5. He would be a ruler from the house of David
      6. He would rule with justice/righteousness /peace
      7. The messiah would be simple/ordinarily humble/nothing attractive
      8. He would be rejected/despised/ignored
      9. He would suffer for the forgiveness of the sins of many It would be the will of God for him to suffer
      10. The messiah would succeed in his work/be exalted
      11. He would be put to death/buried with the rich
      12. He would be filled with God's spirit/ anointed
      13. He would preach good news/ set the captives free    (8x1)= 8 marks
   2. Events that took place when John the Baptist was born (Luke 1:57-68)
      1. The time for Elizabeth to deliver came/she gave birth to a son
      2. The relatives/neighbours came to rejoice with her
      3. On the eight day, the child was circumcised
      4. The child was to be named after his father Zechariah/Elizabeth said that the child was to be called John
      5. The people told her that none of her kindred was called by that name
      6. They made signs to Zechariah inquiring what he would have the child named
      7. Zechariah asked for a writing tablet/wrote the name John
      8. All the people marveled at what he wrote
      9. Zechariah regained his speech immediately/began to talk
      10. The people were filled with fear/testified about those things
      11. Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit/praised God with a hymn Benedictus        (7x1)= 7 marks
   3. Lessons Christians learn from the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth
      1. Christians should have faith in God
      2. They should lead righteous/blameless lives
      3. They should serve God diligently
      4. They should be prayerful
      5. Christians should relate well with others /rejoice at the blessings of others
      6. They should thank God for his blessings/show gratitude
      7. They should exercise patience in their lives
      8. They should desire to be led by the Holy spirit
      9. They should obey God's commandment
      10. They should worship/praise the lord
      11. They should depend on God/ask God for their needs.
2.  
   1. Reasons why Jesus was opposed by the Jewish religious leaders during his ministry.
      1. Jesus was opposed because he associated with sinners/tax collectors
      2. Jesus worked on the Sabbath/healed people on the Sabbath
      3. Jesus forgave sins which was considered as blasphemy/equated himself with God
      4. Jesus claimed that he would destroy the temple and build another one in three days
      5. The disciples of Jesus did not observe the law of fasting
      6. Jesus had become more popular than the religious leaders
      7. Jesus accused the Jewish religious leaders of hypocrisy/called them hypocrites
      8. The religious leaders did not believe that Jesus was the messiah (6x1)= 6 marks
   2. The incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50)
      • Jesus was invited for dinner into a Pharisee's house/Simon
      • When a sinful/woman who lived in the city heard that Jesus was in the pharisee's house. She came with a jar of ointment/ a labaster jar of perfume
      • The woman started weeping/wetting Jesus feet with her tears/wiping the feet with her hair/anointed the feet of Jesus with the ointment
      • Simon wondered why Jesus allowed a sinner to touch him/if Jesus was a prophet he should have known this woman was a prostitute
      • Jesus knowing his thoughts answered him by giving a parable of a creditor and two debtors.
      • One debtor owed a creditor five hundred denarii while the other owed fifty denarii
      • Both debtors were unable to pay/the creditor cancelled both debts
      • Jesus asked Simon who would love the creditor more
      • Jesus then told Simon that the sinful woman had shown a lot of love for him because her many sins had been forgiven
      • Jesus then told the woman that her faith had saved her/told her to go in peace /her sins had been forgiven
      • Those who were at the table wondered who was that that had forgiven sins.
      • Simon answered the one who was forgiven      (8 x 1) = 8 marks
   3. Lessons Christians learn from the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman.
      1. Christians should not judge/condemn others.
      2. Christians should tolerate others.
      3. Christians should not think of themselves as being more righteous than others.
      4. Christian should show mercy/compassion to the needy.
      5. Christians should have faith in Jesus/God
      6. Christians should practice hospitality /be kind/generosity/Christians should confess their sins/forgive others
      7. Christians should use their resources to serve God. 
      8. Christians should preach good news to others
      9. Christians should be grateful/ thankful for the gift of salvation/ forgiveness of sins.  (6x1) = 6 marks
3.  
   1. The incident in which Jesus went to Mount Olives to pray (Luke 22:39-53)
      1. Jesus went with his disciples to Mount Olives to pray
      2. He told the disciples to pray that they may not enter into temptation.
      3. Jesus moved a distance away from them.
      4. He knelt down and prayed to God to take away the cup of suffering/ lhis will be done
      5. He rose from prayer /went to the disciples whom he found sleeping 
      6. He asked the disciples why they had slept/awoke them to pray 
      7. While he was still speaking a crowd of people came led by one of his disciples/Judas Iscariot drew near to kiss Jesus
      8. A disciple of Jesus struck off the ear of one of the soldiers /slaves of the high priest
      9. Jesus restored the Man's ear/stopped the violence
      10. Jesus asked the chief priests why they had come to arrest him as if he was a criminal/told them that it was their hour of darkness.(7x1)=7 marks
   2. Events that took place from the time Jesus died on the cross up to the time he was buried (Luke 23:44-56).
      1. When Jesus died, the curtain of the temple was torn into two.
      2. A centurion saw what had happened praised God/said that Jesus was an innocent man.
      3. The multitudes who witnessed the death of Jesus beat their breasts as they returned home
      4. The women who had followed Jesus form Galilee stood at a distance
      5. Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
      6. Joseph took the body wrapped it in a linen shroud.
      7. He laid the body in a rock-hewn tomb.
      8. The women from Galilee went to the tomb to view how the body had been buried.
      9. They went to prepare spices/ointments.
      10. There was darkness over the whole land
      11. Jesus cried in a loud voice/beath his last
   3. State the importance of the death of Jesus Christ to Christians
      1. Through the death of Jesus, Christians are forgiven their sins
      2. Jesus is the final sacrifice for sin/Christians are not supposed to make animal sacrifices to God
      3. The death of Jesus is the greatest act that demonstrates God's love for human beings
      4. Through the death of Jesus Christians have a personal/direct relationship with God
      5. Through his death, salvation/eternal life is availed to all people
      6. The death of Jesus enables Christians to face persecution/death with courage
      7. Through the death of Jesus, Christians are encouraged to surrender to God's will
      8. Through his death, Jesus has become the mediators/everlasting high priest Christians
      9. Through his death, the new covenant was established   (6x1) = 6 marks
4.  
   1. The teaching of Saint Paul on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit were to be used in the Church at Corinth
      1. Saint Paul taught that not more than two/three should speak in tongues in a meeting at the same time
      2. He taught that those who speak in tongues should do so one after the other
      3. Saint Paul taught that there should be an interpreter of tongues/someone to explain the message to the congregation
      4. He taught that if there is no interpreter of the tongues those with the gift should refrain from speaking
      5. Paul taught that only two/three prophets should speak in a meeting
      6. He taught that other believers should listen to the prophecies and assess what is being said/weigh the message
      7. The gifts of the Holy spirt should be used in an orderly manner
      8. The gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for encouragement/ instruction/edification/common good of those present
      9. The gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for the common good of all     (7x1) = 7 marks
   2. The teaching of saint Paul about the unity of beliers as illustrated n the relationship of husband and wife (Ephesians 5: 21-32)
      1. Saint Paul taught that just like the husband is the head of head of the family, Christ is the head of the church
      2. He taught that Christians should submit to Christ in the same manner a wife submits to the husband
      3. Paul taught that just as Christ sacrificially loves the church husbands are supposed to love their wives
      4. Members of the church should live together in unity like a husband and wife
      5. The relationship between husband and wife is meant to be permanent believers in the same manner are expected to maintain a steadfast relationship with Christ forever
      6. Just as husband and wife become one flesh believers are expected to be united/cling to Christ
      7. Just as Christ has sanctified /cleansed/cares for his church in the same manner husbands should care for their wives (5x1)=5 marks
   3. Ways in which Christians can prevent divisions in the church in Kenya
      1. Christians should follow the church doctrines/constitutions/church manuals/educate members on church procedures
      2. Christians should be humble/avoid being arrogant/proud
      3. They should repent/ask for forgiveness when wrong/accept their mistakes/correction.
      4. By church lenders being transparent with financial reports/avail in time/ensure resources are well utilized
      5. By praying for one another /for issues affecting the church
      6. By preaching/teaching God's word/Bible truth to believers
      7. By openly discussing the issues affecting the church/respecting opinions of others/preaching tolerance
      8. Christians being sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate members /assisting them
      9. By avoiding discrimination/segregation based on social status/tribe/ treat each other with love
      10. By guiding and counselling members
      11. Avoid greed for power/materials
      12. Practicing transparent leadership    (8x1) = 8 marks
5.  
   1. Similarities in the Christian and traditional African view on the family
      1. In both the family is instituted/ordained by God
      2. In both family members should be guided by virtues of love/ kindness/faithfulness/respect
      3. In both parents should provide for the needs of their members
      4. In both children are a gift /blessing from God
      5. In both the family is the smallest/basic unit of the community
      6. In both there are roles to be played by each member of the family
      7. In both the fathers the head of the family     (5 x1) = 5 marks
   2. How Christians should demonstrate responsible parenthood
      1. They should provide education for their children
      2. They should teach/train children religious matters/spiritual growth
      3. They should guide and counsel their children
      4. They should instill in their children moral values/right behaviour
      5. They should love all their children without discrimination
      6. They should provide food/clothing/shelter/basic needs for their children
      7. They should teach their children social/civil responsibility 
      8. They should provide protection/security for their children.
      9. They should discipline/correct their children
      10. They should be role moder their children to emulate
      11. They should spend quality time with their children
      12. They should pray/provide spiritual guidance to their children
      13. They should teach them duties/responsibilities
      14. They should teach their children how to grow physically       (8x1)=8 marks
   3. Ways through which the church strengthens family relationships
      1. The church organizes seminars/workshops on family life
      2. It provides guidance and counselling/advice on family life
      3. The church reconciles the couples/family members
      4. The church condemns divorce/separation
      5. The church preaches/teaches on the importance of unity of the family
      6. It gives material support to needy families/finances
      7. The church encourages families to worship together at home
      8. The church prays for families
      9. The church prepares study materials on family life/air programmes on family life   (7x1) = 7 marks
6.  
   1. Reasons why Christians are opposed to genetic engineering
      1. Genetic engineering interferes with God's plan for creation/against God's plan of natural growth
      2. It undermines the dignity of human being as they are used for experimentation
      3. It challenges the power /role of God as the creator/human beings take the role of God
      4. Genetic engineering eliminates the weak organisms/interferes with the balance of nature
      5. It destroys the principle of variety/beauty of nature
      6. It may lead to production of artificial human beings who have no feelings
      7. It dehumanizes the purpose of human reproduction   (6x1) = 6 marks
   2. Ways in which Christians in Kenya make use of science and technology to spread the word of God
      1. Christians use electronic media to preach good news they make use of modern means of transport to travel from place to place to preach the good news.
      2. Use of typewriters/computers/printing machines enables Christians to put messages/teachings in writing to be read by more people
      3. Technology in architecture has enabled Christians to build sanctuaries/places of worship where they preach the word 
      4. Technology in architecture has enabled Christians to build sanctuaries/places of worship where they preach the word
      5. Christians use public address systems to preach the word of God 
      6. They make use of modern musical instruments during workshop/ singing
      7. Modern means of communication/phones enable Christians to pass the word of God to others
      8. They use recorded cassettes/compact disks to store Christian messages/songs
      9. Christians give tithes/offerings in form of money which is a product of science and technology     (6x1)= 6 marks
   3. Ways in which Christians in Kenya today conserve the environment
      1. Christians participate in environmental cleaning activites.
      2. They participate in the tree planting exercises.
      3. They take part in awareness campaigns on environmental cnservation.
      4. The church encourages the members to care for God's creation/ conserve the environment/preaches/teaches on the importance of conservation.
      5. Christians report to the authorities those who interfere with the environment.
      6. Christians lobby/participate in making laws on environmental conservation.
      7. Christians donate/give financial assistance to bodies/organizations that advocate for environmental conservation.
      8. They provide guidance and counselling /advise to those involved in activities related to environmental degradation.
      9. Christians avoid activities which destroy the environment/are exemplary.
      10. They participate in soil conservation activities /build gabions/ terraces/use proper farming methods    (8x1) = 8 marks