Questions
Instructions to candidates
- This paper consists of six questions.
- Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end of question 6.
- Do not remove any page from this booklet.
-
- Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah. (7 marks)
- Describe the events that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-20) (6 marks)
- Identify seven lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover Festival (7marks)
-
- State six qualities of a true disciple according to Jesus teaching as recorded in Luke 6:20-49. (6marks)
- Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25) (8marks)
- Give six reasons why Christians should have faith in God (6marks)
-
- Outline eight instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission. (8 marks)
- Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper. (6 marks)
- Give six reasons why Christians take part in the Lord’s Supper. (6 marks)
-
- Give seven reasons why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples after his ascension. (7marks)
- Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the Bride. (6 marks)
- Identify ways in which the Christians in Kenya demonstrate the New Testament teaching on unity. (7 marks)
-
- State six similarities between the Christian and African traditional view on leisure (6 marks)
- Give seven reasons why Christians condemn the taking of alcohol as a way of spending leisuretime? (7 marks
- Explain the Christian criteria for evaluating the use of leisure (7 marks)
-
- Give seven reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya (7 marks)
- Identify the areas of co-operation between the church and the state? (7 marks)
- State ways in which Christians have politically transformed the society. (6 marks)
Marking Scheme
-
- Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah. (7 marks)
- The Jews expected the Messiah to come from the lineage of David/ royal descent.
- They expected the Messiah to come after the return of Prophet Elijah.
- The Jews expected the Messiah to be a political leader/one who would overthrow the Roman rulers.
- The Messiah would convert Jerusalem to be the Centre of rule/ political centre.
- The Messiah was not expected to associate with the poor/sinners/ gentiles.
- The Messiah was expected to make Judaism a superior religion.
- The Jews expected a Messiah who would perform miracles.
- They expected the establishment of the Kingdom of the Messiah to be preceded by cosmic signs/mysteries.
- They expected the Messiah to establish the Kingdom by conquering the enemies of Israel.
- The Messiah was to rule the whole world.
7x1=7marks
- Describe the events that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-20)
- Mary, the mother of baby Jesus wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
- She laid him in a manger
- An angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds
- A multitude of angels appeared singing praises of God.
- The shepherds hurried to see the baby
- The shepherds spread the news to many people
- The shepherd sung/praised God after they had seen baby Jesus
- The shepherds returned to their homes/work.
(6x1 =6 mks)
- Lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover Festival.
- Children should obey their parents
- Parents should teach their children about God
- Parents should provide opportunities for their children to mix with others
- Parents should love/ be concerned about their children
- Family ties should not be broken/ families should live in unity
- God’s work takes priority over the family
- Parents should recognize their children’s talents/ abilities
- There should be open communities among family members
(7x1=7 marks)
- Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah. (7 marks)
-
- State six qualities of a true disciple according to Jesus teaching as recorded in Luke 6:20-49 (6mks)
- Perseverance in the face of persecution – A true disciple should endure suffering
- Unwavering faith in Jesus – a true disciple should have absolute faith in God.
- Love for enemies – a true disciple should love even their enemies/pray for them
- Obedient/implementers of the teaching of Jesus – A true disciples should accept theLordship of Christ/implement His teaching.
- Forgiving others -A true disciple should forgive others /not revenge
- Generosity/kindness-A true disciple should share with others/be generous
- Not to judge others-A True disciple should exercise self criticism before judging others
- Show compassion/mercy to others –A true disciple should be merciful just like God.
(6x1=6marks)
- Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25)
- Jesus got into a boat with his disciples.
- He told them that they should go to the other side of the lake so they sent out
- As they sailed Jesus fell asleep.
- A storm of wind came down on the lake.
- The boat was filled with water/they were in danger.
- The disciples went and woke Jesus saying “master we are perishing”
- Jesus got up and rebuked the wind/the raging water/wave
- The storm subsided/ceased/there was calm
- Jesus asked the disciples where their faith was
- The disciples were afraid/they marveled.
- The disciples wondered who Jesus was that even the wind and water could obey him.
(8x1 = 8mks)
- Give six reasons why Christians should have faith in God
- God fulfills the promises he makes to human being
- Faith is a requirement for all Christians
- Those who pray in faith receive their request
- Christians are dependent on God for all things
- Faith is a sign of commitment to God/help Christians to grow spiritually
- It’s through faith in God that Christians can perform miracles/great things
- Christians who have faith in God can be saved/healed
- Faith in God helps Christians to overcome temptations/face challenges/persecution.
- Faith in God enables the Christians to wait patiently for the second coming of Christ/Kingdom of God.
(6x1=6marks)
- State six qualities of a true disciple according to Jesus teaching as recorded in Luke 6:20-49 (6mks)
-
- Outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission. (8mks)
- The disciples were to pray for more labourers to be sent for the harvest,
- The disciples were not to carry any purse / bag / sandals
- They were not to salute anyone on the road.
- They were to say peace to any house they entered.
- They were to remain in the same house / NOT to go from house to house.
- They were to eat / drink whatever was provided.
- They were to heal the sick
- They were, to tell the people that the kingdom of God has corne near
- They were to wipe off the dust on their feet against the people if not received.(8x1=8marks)
- Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper Luke 22:7-14 s
- Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare for the last supper/ Passover
- He instructed two disciples to go into the city/ Jerusalem
- He told them that they would meet a man in the city carrying a jar of water
- Jesus 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/ householder to show them the guest room
- Jesus told the disciples that the householder/ owner would show them a large furnished upper room
- He instructed the disciples to prepare the room
- The disciples prepared the meal
- Jesus together with his disciples sat down in the prepared room
(6 x 1 = 6 mks)
- Give six reasons why Christians take part in the Lord’s Supper.
- Through it, they remember the death of Jesus as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin.
- The ceremony is a form of thanksgiving 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 Christians anticipate the 2 nd coming of Jesus Christ
- It is a foretaste of the heavily banquet/heavenly feast which Jesus promised his disciples.(6x1=6marks)
- Outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission. (8mks)
-
- Give seven reasons why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples after his ascension
- The Holy Spirit would comfort the disciples
- He was to counsel the disciples
- He would guide the disciples on what is right/God’s righteousness
- He was to convict people of their sins
- He was to remind the disciples of what Jesus had taught them
- He was to teach people the way/truths of the Kingdom of God
- He was to reveal the future/enable the disciples to prophesy/God’s will
- He would glorify Jesus through the work of the disciples
- He would enable the disciples to witness Christ throughout the world.
- He would replace the physical presence of Jesus/stay with the disciples forever
- He would empower the disciples to be able to speak with courage/confidence/authority
(7x1=7marks
- Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride. (6mks)
- Christians are the bride
- Jesus is the bridegroom.
- Christians/church are to be committed/faithful to Christ as the bride is committed/faithful to the bridegroom.
- The church is loved by Christ just as the bridegroom loves his bride.
- The Church must remain pure/holy through love/faith in Jesus as the bride keeps her purity for her husband.
- The committed Christians will be taken to a new home/heaven just as the bride is taken home by her husband.
- The union between Christ and the church will be everlasting just as the union between the bride and the bridegroom is permanent.
(6x1=6marks)
- Ways in which the Christians in Kenya demonstrate the New Testament teaching on unity. (7mks)
- Christians meet for prayers/fellowship together.
- They observe a day of worship to honour God.
- They share the Holy communion/meals.
- They help those who are poor/needy
- They solve problems affecting the Church members
- They hold joint crusades/rallies/seminars
- They also cooperate by providing Christian programmes in the mass media/ resource materials.
- They speak in one voice to condemn evil in society(7x1=7marks
- Give seven reasons why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples after his ascension
-
- State six similarities between the Christian and African traditional view on leisure (6mks)
- In both leisure is ordained by God.
- In both leisure time should be used to help others /needy
- In both leisure time should be used or worship / spiritual growth.
- In both it should be used for physical fitness/games.
- In both it is a time to hold festivals.
- In both idleness is condemned. 6 x1=6mks
- Give reasons why Christians condemn the taking of alcohol as a way of spending leisure time? (7mks)
- It leads to conflicts/quarrels within the family
- It leads to the misuse of family resources/wealth/poverty.
- It may leads to alcoholism /addiction/ill health.
- It leads to irresponsible sexual behaviour/prostitution/adultery fornication
- It can lead to loss of job/loss of income/means of livelihood.
- It may lead to accidents.
- It may lead to irresponsibility/separation /divorce.
7 x1 =7mks
- Explain the Christian criteria for evaluating the use of leisure (7mks)
- A Christian should avoid leisure activities that lead to sin.
- A Christian should engage in leisure activities that pleases God.
- Christians should avoid leisure activities that lead to addiction/enslavement.
- Christians should engage in leisure activities that provide service to others.
- Christians should engage in leisure activities that enrich one’s knowledge of God.
- A Christian should avoid leisure activities that are harmful to self /put one’s life at risk.
- A Christian should engage in leisure activities that build the body /mind /soul/ and making a person alert/fit.
- A Christian should avoid leisure activities that are harmful to others/loud music.
7x 1=7mks
- State six similarities between the Christian and African traditional view on leisure (6mks)
-
- Give reasons why the Law are important to the people of Kenya
- Laws protects people’s rights
- Laws promote harmonious living among people
- Laws govern /safeguard people’s property
- Laws enables people to be involved in various development activities
- Laws regulate power to those in authority/act as checks and balances
- Laws ensure the security of the citizens
- Laws regulate taxation
- Laws prescribe punishment
- Laws define duties/responsibilities of citizen
- Laws define the identity/culture of the people
Any 7x1=7 marks
- Identify the areas of co-operation between the church and the state?
- The church and the state co – operate in building schools
- In matters of education policy / funding of educational institutions.
- In provision of health services.
- In provision of social services.
- In provision of employment opportunities
- Co – operative in raising funds to develop the country.
- The church preaches peace,/ love / unity thus helping state in maintenance of law and order.
- The church supports the state by mobilizing citizens to adopt government policies.
- Both the church and the state are involved in the rehabilitation of prisoners.
- Both the church and the state offer civic education to citizens. (7x1=7marks)
- State ways in which Christians have politically transformed the society.
- Christians offer prayers / provide guidance during official government functions.
- Christians exercise their duty to vote / win political seats.
- Christians speak out against social evils / injustices in the community / bribery/corruption /violation of the constitution.
- Christians participate in the political life by advocating for fair distribution of wealth.
- The Christians act as the conscience of the society by speaking against all evils/standing for what is right.
- The politicians are sworn in using the bible so that they are bound by Christian ethicswhile carrying out their duties.
- Christians adopt new government policies that are announced
- They take part in the making of the country’s new constitution.
(6 x 1 = 6 marks)
- Give reasons why the Law are important to the people of Kenya
Join our whatsapp group for latest updates
Tap Here to Download for 50/-
Get on WhatsApp for 50/-
Download CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Bondo Joint Mocks Exams 2022.
Tap Here to Download for 50/-
Get on WhatsApp for 50/-
Why download?
- ✔ To read offline at any time.
- ✔ To Print at your convenience
- ✔ Share Easily with Friends / Students