CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Murang'a County Mocks 2020/2021

Instructions

Answer any five questions

1.  
   1. OUTLINE Nathan prophecy concerning the Messiah (2samuel 7:3-17) (6mks)
   2. STATE the events that took place on the night Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-22) (7mks)
   3. Give SEVEN ways through which church leaders prepare for the second coming of Christ (7mks)
2.  
   1. Giving examples, state the methods used by Jesus to spread the gospel. (7mks)
   2. Describe the raising of widow’s son at Nain Luke 7:11-17 (7mks)
   3. Identify ways through which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus (6mks)
3.  
   1. Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper. (Luke 22:7-14) (7mks)
   2. Give six actions of Pilate that showed that he had found Jesus innocent. (6mks)
   3. Why should Christians be discouraged from taking part in mob justice? (7mks)
4.  
   1. DESCRIBE how Peters’ life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (7mks)
   2. EXPLAIN how the unity of believers is expressed in the church as the body of Christ (6mks)
   3. How can Christians promote unity in the work place? (7mks)
5.  
   1. Explain six sources of Christian ethics. (6mks)
   2. Show ways in which life skills are important to Christians today. (8mks)
   3. List the Christian values that enhance the creation of a just society. (6mks)
6.  
   1. Outline seven Christian teaching on marriage (7mks)
   2. State SEVEN reasons why some young people remain unmarried in Kenya (7mks)
   3. State six ways in which the church is helping to solve the problems of domestic violence today. (6mks)

Marking Scheme

1.  
   1. Outline Nathan prophecy concerning the Messiah (2samuel 7:3-17)
      • God would ensure the kingdom of David lasts forever.
      • An heir of David would be raised up to sit on the throne.
      • The king would save the people of Israel from their enemies
      • God would always support such a king
      • God would keep the kingdom strong for David’s son.
      • God would give Israel their own land
      • God would make David’s name great and bless his descendants forever 6 x 1 = 6mks
   2. Mention the events that took place on the night Jesus was born (Lk 2:6-22)
      • When Jesus was born, his mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes
      • She placed him on a manger.
      • There were shepherd’s watching over their flocks
      • An Angel appeared to the shepherd’s in the region to tell them of the birth of the savior.
      • A great company of heavenly hosts/ angels appeared singing praises to God.
      • The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem/ hurried off to Bethlehem.
      • They spread the news to about the baby to other people
      • The shepherd returned praising/glorifying God
      • The angel gave a sign on how to identify the baby (7 x1 = 7 mks)
   3. Give SEVEN ways through which church leaders prepare for the second coming of Christ
      • Preaching good news
      • Living exemplary lives
      • Helping the needy
      •  Condemning evils in the society
      • Sharing in the lord’s supper/baptism
      • Confessing Jesus as lord
      • Repenting and asking for forgiveness of sins
      • Being role models
      • Fasting and praying (7x1= 7mks)
2.  
   1. Giving examples, state the methods used by Jesus to spread the gospel.
      • Preaching – He preached in the synagogue in Nazareth and throughout the country
      • Through healing miracle/curing diseases; healing the paralytic
      • Raising people back to life eg, Jairus daughter
      • Use of parables – parable of the sower
      • Use of live examples – use of a child to teach on innocence
      • Question and answer, who do men say I am
      • Use of wise saying; salt is good but if it looses taste its saltiness is no way to make it salty again
      • House visits Mary and Martha
        (NB must give an example) (7x1=7mks)
   2. Describe the raising of widow’s son at Nain Luke 7:11-17
      • Jesus went to the city of Nain with his disciple
      • At the gate of the city he met people carrying a dead man
      • The dead man was the only son of the widow
      • The mother was accompanied by a larger crowd.
      • Jesus felt pity of the widow/told her not to weep
      • Jesus touched the coffin in which the body lay
      • Jesus told the dead man to arise
      • The dead man set up/began to speak
      • Jesus gave the man to his mother
      • The people were filled with fear
      • Jesus fame spread through Judah. (7x1=7mks)
   3. Identify ways through which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus (6mks)
      • Christmas pray/preach to the sick
      • Laying hands on the sick/anointing them/any other miraculous healing
      • Providing guidance and counselling services
      • Visiting the sick
      • Preaching against evil/causes of ailments that interfere with good health
      • Paying medical expenses for the sick
      • Construction of hospitals/rehabilitation centers (6x1=6mks)
3.  
   1. Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper. (Luke 22:7-14)
      • Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare for the last supper.
      • He instructed two disciples to go into the city.
      • He told them that they should follow the man into the house he would enter.
      • Once in the house, the disciples were to ask the owner to show them the guest room.
      • Jesus told the disciples that the householder would show them a large furnished upper room.
      • He instructed the disciples to prepare the rom.
      • The disciples prepared the meal.
      • Jesus together with his disciples sat down in the prepared room. (7x1 = 7mks)
   2. Give six actions of Pilate that showed that he had found Jesus innocent.
      • He wanted Jesus to be released and not Barabbas.
      • He tried to acquit Jesus.
      • He proposed that Jesus be whipped and then set free.
      • He had taken him to Herod for trial.
      • He questioned the people three times on Jesus guilt.
      • He allowed the body of Jesus to be buried decently.
        (6x1= 6mks)
   3. Why should Christians be discouraged from taking part in mob justice?
      • It does not give room to reason.
      • It is impulsive /based on emotions.
      • It can lead to destruction of property / life.
      • It is not biblical / lacks love.
      • It can be filled with lies.
      • The victim is denied a chance of defending himself.
      • It is a form of retaliation / revenge.
      • It gives no room for forgiveness.
      • It can lead to bitterness / regret. (7 x 1 = 7 mks)
4.  
   1. Describe how Peters’ life was transformed on the day of Pentecost
      • Peter was filed 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
      • He took up a leadership role (7 x 1 = 7 mks)
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the church as the body of Christ
      • Believers are the body while Christ is the head of the church
      • The body has different organs the same way the church has different believers
      • As each part of the body contributes to the whole. All church members should work for the wellbeing of the church
      • Each part of the body has a part to play same case each member of the church has different gifts for the benefits of the church
      • There should be no division in church since all members are the body of Christ
      • Baptism in the holy spirit unites all believers as one (6x 1 = 6mks)
   3. How can Christians promote unity in the work place?
      • By listening to people’s different opinions and enabling them to reach a consensus
      • By discouraging industrial action and calling for a dialogue
      • By giving employees fair wages
      • By pointing out where employees can improve on employer – employee relationship
      • By encouraging people to do their work diligently and as agreed in the contract
      • Obeying and respecting the authorities at the work place
      • By providing favourable working conditions
      • Giving employees rest/leave from work regularly
      • Showing concern for colleagues personal issues (7x1=7marks)
5.  
   1. Explain six sources of Christian ethics.
      • The Bible (old and new testament)
      • The conscience
      • The teachings of Jesus Christ.
      • Faith in God
      • Culture
      • people
      • Authoritative Christian literature
      • Secular constitution
      • The Christian community (6 x 1= 6mks)
   2. Show ways in which life skills are important to Christians today.
      • Critical thinking enables a Christian to think thoroughly before acting.
      • Creative thinking helps Christians to come up with decisive methods of solving problems.
      • Decision making enables Christians to take the better choices in life after weighing merits and demerits of the alternative.
      • Self esteems enable Christians to have positive looks of the self.
      • Assertiveness enables one to stick to the right way despite opposition. (8 x 1 =8mks)
   3. List the Christian values that enhance the creation of a just society.
      • Love
      • Honesty /reliability /faithfulness
      • Justice /fairness
      • Respect
      • Humility
      • Perseverance /persistence
      • Chastity. (6 x 1 =6mks)
6.  
   1. outline seven Christian teaching on marriage
      • Marriage should be between man and woman
      • Marriage should be monogamous
      • Husband and wife should complement each other
      • The husband should love the wife
      • Marriage is for companionship
      • Husband and wife should be faithful to each other
      • Sex is for married couples
      • The wife should submit to the husband (7 x 1 = 7mks)
   2. State SEVEN reasons why some young people remain unmarried in Kenya (
      • Religious commitment hinders one from marriages
      • Discouragement from failing marriages
      • They are not ready to take responsibilities of marriages/Commitment
      • Poverty/inadequate resources to start a family
      • Permissiveness allows men to satisfy their sexual lust-without marriage commitment
      • Marriage is no longer a communal duty but an individual decision
      • To pursue their career/education
      • Fear of being rejected (7 x1 = 7mks)
   3. In what six ways is the church helping to solve the problems of domestic violence today.
      • Offering guidance and counseling to couples who are affected
      • The church holds seminars/conferences for married couples
      • Develops mass media programs on family relationships
      • Pray for families
      • The church teaches on the virtues of love/respect/tolerance in marriage
      • The church practices home – visits to encourage couples
      • The churches give material support/employment to reduce tensions from poverty
      • The church condemns all forms of violence (6x1=6 mks)