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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

This paper consists of six questions.
Answer any five questions from this paper.

1. Outline the message of prophet Isaiah about the Messiah. (8 marks)
2. Sate six activities that took place when Jesus was born. (Luke 2:6-20) (6 marks)
3. Explain the importance of singing in a church service. (6 marks)

1. How did John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah? (6 marks)
2. Explain the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus to his disciple. (Luke 9: 28 — 36) (8 marks)
3. State how Christians show respect to God. (6 marks)

1. Identify five teachings that Jesus made to the guests at the Pharisees' house.(Luke 14: 1- 14). (5 marks)
2. Give four reasons why Jesus used the parable of the great feast in his teachings (Luke 14: 15-24) (8 marks)
3. Write down seven reasons why Christians take part in the Lord's Supper. (7 marks)
1. Explain how Peter’s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost. (6 marks)
2. Outline Paul's teaching on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church. (7 marks)
3. Give reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick. (7 marks)

1. Why is leisure important in the life of a Christian Youth? (7 marks)
2. What factors have contributed to the misuse of leisure in Kenya today? (8 marks)
3. Give reasons why the Church condemns injustice in Kenya today. (5 marks)

1. State the rights of citizens in Kenya today. (7 marks)
2. Give reasons why Christians pay taxes to the government in Kenya (5 marks)
3. How is the church helping reduce the rate of crime in Kenya today? (8 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

Answer any five questions

1. Outline the message of prophet Isaiah about the Messiah. (8 marks)
  - The messiah would be a descendant of David/rule of the throne of David
  - The messiah will rule forever
  - He would be despised /rejected by many/a man of sorrow/suffering servant
  - He would be born of a young woman/virgin
  - Messianic reign/rule will bring happiness/joy to the Israelites
  - He would be wounded for peoples transgressions/would suffer for sins of humanbeings
  - Peace /prosperity will prevail during the messianic reign
  - He will be called wonderful/counselor/mighty god/Everlasting Father/Prince of peace/anointed/God Immanuel.
  - He will rule with justice/ righteousness
  - He would have characteristics of normal human being/child
  - His suffering through the will God/it will be initiated by God.
    (8 x 1 = 8mks)
2. Sate six activities that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-20) (6 marks)
  - Mary, the mother of baby Jesus wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
  - She laid him in a manger
  - Angle of the Lord appeared singing the praise of God
  - A multitude of angles appeared singing the praise of God.
  - The shepherds hurried to see the baby
  - The shepherds spread the news to many people
  - The shepherd sung/praises God after they had seen baby Jesus
  - The shepherds returned to their homes/work.
    (6 x 1 =6mks)
3. Explain the importance of singing in a church service (6 marks)
  - It is an opportunity to praise/adore God
  - Christians pass messages/pray through singing
  - Singing creates a atmosphere of worshippers relax
  - Singing creates an atmosphere of worship
  - The singing removes boredom because of the varied activities during the service
  - God given talents are portrayed/enhanced during singing.
  - Nonmembers are attracted to church through singing
  - Those who feel depressed era encouraged through singing
  - Singing unites/brings worshippers together as they all join in chorus/song.
    (6 x 1= 6mks)

1. How did John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah (6 marks)
  - Preached repentance
  - Told soldiers not to rob/ bear false witness/ be content with their wages
  - Encouraged people to share with the poor
  - Told tax- collectors not to collect what is illegal
  - Baptized those who repented
  - Told them that he was not the messiah
  - Preached the good news
  - He reprimanded Herod for marrying Herodias his brother’s wife
  - Baptized Jesus in river Jordan
  - Introduced Jesus as Lamb of God
  - Told them not to boast about being descendants of Abraham
  - Warned people of the coming judgment
    (6 x 1 = 6mks)
2. Explain the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus to his disciple (Luke 9: 28 — 36) ( 8 marks)
  - It confirms to them that he was the son of God
  - It showed his glory/ holiness
  - It showed that he was sent by God to establish a new kingdom on earth
  - It proved to them that he was the fulfillment of the law/ prophecy
  - Revealed to them that he was to die in Jerusalem
  - Strengthened the faith of the disciples
  - It taught them that they were to obey Jesus
  - It revealed to them that there is life after death
  - It revealed that Jesus was in communication with God
3. State how Christians show respect to God. (6 marks)
  - Set aside a day of worship
  - Set aside Holy places of worship
  - Do not mention his name anyhow
  - Living exemplary lives/ keeping the commandments
  - Pray to him
  - Dependent on him for their needs
  - Give offering to him
  - Praise him for the wonders
  - Take care of the environment
  - Look after the needy
  - Preaching/ teaching/ spreading his word
  - Worship him
  - Observing Christians rituals e.g. Baptism

1. Identify five teachings that Jesus made to the guests at the Pharisees' house (Luke 14: 1- 14). (5 marks)
  - Saving a life can be done on a Sabbath day
  - It is well to respond to an emergency even on a Sabbath
  - Human life is more important than the animal which the Pharisees accept to rescue on the Sabbath day.
  - it is good to be humble him/sit in lowly place when invited
  - Those who exalt themselves will be humbled those who humble themselves will be exalted.
  - It is blessed to invite the poor/maimed/lame /blind to the feast instead if ones relatives/friends who can invite you in return
  - Those who do good for the less fortunate will be repaid during the resurrection of the just.
2. Give four reasons why Jesus used the parable of the great feast in his teachings (Luke 14: 15-24) (8 marks)
  - He wanted to explain that invitation to god's Kingdom is open to many people.
  - He wanted to show that the Jews were given the first chance to be part of god's Kingdom but they rejected.
  - He wanted to show that people reject god's call due to material possession/family commitment which can be a stumbling block to one’s spiritual life.
  - He wanted to show that gentiles/outcasts are called to God's Kingdom to replace the non-responding Jews.
  - He needed to explain that the God's invitation/call are extended to many people/god offers universal salvation.
  - So as to explain that those who refuse/do not accept god' call will not receive blessing of god's Kingdom/will not enter the kingdom of god.
  - He wanted to challenge the Jews /Pharisees who counted themselves as righteous yet they failed to respond to God's call.
    (4 x 2 = 8mks)
3. Write down seven reasons why Christians take part in the Lord's Supper. (7 marks)
  - Through it, they remember the death of Jesus as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin.
  - The ceremony is a form of thanking for god's love/redemption plan
  - It is time that Christians reaffirm/renew their faith in God/bind themselves in the covenant.
  - It gives Christians an opportunity to repent/ask for forgiveness of sin
  - It unites the believers/they fellowship/share with one another
  - The partakers experience the presence of God through the sharing of the bread and wine which represent his body and blood respectively
  - It is a sign of obedience to Christ who commanded the disciples to do it in his memory
  - Through it the Christians participate the 2 coming of Jesus Christ
  - It is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet/heavenly feast which Jesus promised his disciples.
    (7x1=7mks)
1. Explain how Peter’s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost. (6 marks)
  - Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit.
  - He started speaking in tongues.
  - He became courageous / defended the disciples that they were not drunk.
  - He was able to remember Old Testament prophecies / teachings.
  - He began witnessing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
  - He called people to repentance.
  - He was empowered to perform miracles.
2. Outline Paul's teaching on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church. (7 marks)
  - The gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for the common good of all
  - They should be used to strengthen / encourage & comfort members
  - They should be used to bring unity not to discriminate /divide members
  - There is need to respect / appreciate all the gifts
  - They should be used in an orderly way / no confusion
  - The gifts should be used in love.
  - The gift of speaking in tongues should be minimised in public
  - There is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful /helpful.
  - Prophecies should be carefully evaluated / weighted.
3. Give reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick. (7 marks)
  - Some Christians lack the gift of healing.
  - They are afraid of being infected.
  - Because of religious / denominational barriers.
  - They lack knowledge / skill of handling the sick.
  - They have no time for the sick.
  - Lack of faith in healing / miracles.
  - Because of poverty / may not have enough resources to share.
  - Lack of love for the needy / sick.
  - It is difficult for some Christians to determine those who are genuinely sick
  - Due to social differences / status / educational background.
  - Due to nepotism /ethnic affiliations.
  - Due to gender biases

1. Why is leisure important in the life of a Christian Youth (7 marks)
  - Gives one time to visit the sick/ needy
  - For dedicating oneself to God/ worship God
  - Provides an opportunity for fellowship with others
  - It allows one to develop the different talents given by God
  - It gives one an opportunity to meet new friends/ family
  - One is able to read the word of God
  - Provides an opportunity for one to preach/ evangelize
  - Provides an opportunity to guide/ counsel others/ one another/ be guide
  - Provides time to rest/ rejuvenate/ to regain lost energy
  - Provides one with opportunity to take care of the environment
2. What factors have contributed to the misuse of leisure in Kenya today? (8 marks)
  - Too much money/ wealth/ availability of drugs/ contraceptives
  - Lack of inadequate facilities
  - Lack of proper guidance/ education on how to use leisure
  - Poverty
  - Inability to select/ make the right decision
  - Bad company/ peer pressure Watching/ reading pornographic materials/ negative media
  - Misunderstanding in families/ frustrations
  - Inability to balance between different activities
  - Permissiveness
  - Lack of role models
  - Idleness/ boredom/ unemployment
3. Give reasons why the Church condemns injustice in Kenya today (5 marks)
  - The church has moral responsibility/ duty to correct evil in society
  - It is a way of emulating Jesus Christ/ imitating
  - It is against Gods teachings / laws
  - To ensure fair distribution of human/ natural resources
  - In order to uplift human dignity / human rights
  - So as to create peace/ harmony/ unity in society
  - To promote national development
  - To guard against Gods judgment upon the nation

1. State the rights of citizens in Kenya today ( 7 marks)
  - Rights to life/ live
  - Rights to have basic needs/ food/ shelter/ clothing
  - Right to receive education
  - Right to marry/ raise up a family/ belong to a family
  - Right to have freedom of association/ assembly
  - Right to freedom of speech/ receive information/ expression
  - Right to own property
  - Freedom of worship
  - Right to liberty/ movement
  - Right to work/ earn a living
  - Right to medical care/ health
  - Right to security/ protection by law
  - Freedom of conscience
2. Give reasons why Christians pay taxes to the government in Kenya. (5 marks)
  - To emulate Jesus who paid tax to the Roman authorities
  - To heed Jesus instructions to respect the civil authorities
  - Christianity pay taxes in order to receive service from the government
  - To provide essential services
  - Christians pay taxes as a sign of patriotism
  - Christians pay taxes as a way of sharing their wealth/ resources with others
  - It is their duty to pay taxes to the government
  - To enable the government to meet its financial obligations
    (5 x 1 = 5mks)
3. How is the church helping reduce the rate of crime in Kenya today? (8 marks)
  - Providing guidance and counseling
  - Preaching about love for one another in the society
  - Rehabilitating law breakers
  - Providing jobs/ offering training opportunities to the people
  - Giving loans to people to start/ run business
  - Providing recreational facilities/ organizing recreational activities for the youth
  - Reporting criminals to the law enforcement authorities
  - Disciplining deviant members of the church
  - Participating in government programmes established to fight crime ( e.g. community policing)
  - Obeying the laws of the country/ being role models
  - Praying for peace/ harmony
  - Teaching responsible parenthood
  - Providing basic needs for the needy
  - Condemning evil practices in the society/ teaching against crime