CRE Questions and Answers - Form 2 End Term 2 Exams 2022

QUESTIONS

1. What are the divisions of the Books in the Bible? (7mks)
2. With reference of creation stories in Genesis 1 and 2 give six teachings about marriage. (6mks)
3. Describe how God tested Abraham’s faith in Genesis (22:1-19). (8mks)
4. Give five life skills used by Elijah to fight false religion in Israel. (5mks)
5. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah. (5mks)
6. Describe the incident in which Jesus healed Jairus daughter.(Luke8:40-56) (7mks)
7. State five reasons why Jesus used parables. (5mks)
8. From the story of naboths vineyard state five commandments which king Ahab and queen jezebel broke. (5mks)
9. Narrate the parable of the widow and unjust judge Luke 18:1-8. (6mks)
10. With reference to Luke 1:8 20, describe the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist. (7mks)
11. Describe the incident when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness(Luke 4:1-13). (5mks)
12. State four ways in which Christians demonstrate their faith in God. (4mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. What are the major divisions of books in the Bible?(7mks)
   • Law books
   • Historical books
   • Prophetic books
   • The gospels/biographical books
   • Epistles/letters
   • Poetry books
2. With reference of creation stories in genesis 1 and 2 give six teachings about marriage(6mks)
   • Marriage is secret
   • It is monogamous
   • It is for companionship
   • It is between a man and a woman
   • It is continuation of God’s work of creation
   • It is permanent union/no divorce
   • Husband and wife should be ashamed of each other.
   • It is for procreation
   • Man and woman are to complement each other.
3. Describe how God tested Abrahams faith in genesis 22:1-19(8mks)
   • God called Abraham and Abraham said here I am.
   • He asked him to take her son to the land of moriah and offer him a sacrifice upon one of the mountains he will tell him.
   • Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his ass and took two of his servants and his son Isaac.
   • He cut wood for the burnt offering and went to the place God had told him.
   • On the third day, he lifted his eyes and saw the place a far off.
   • He told the young men to stay while he would go up with her son to worship and come back.
   • He laid the wood on Isaac and took in his hand, fire and knife.
   • Isaac inquired where the lamb for the burnt offering was
   • Abraham replied that god would provide the lamb
   • When they reached the place god had told him about, Abraham built an alter and arranged the wood on it
   • He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.
   • Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.
   • But the angel of god called him from heaven by name.
   • He told him not to do anything to the son for it had been confirmed that he feared god
4. Give five life skills used by Elijah to fight false religion in Israel(5mks)
   • Creative thinking
   • Self esteem
   • Decision making
   • Negotiation.
   • Assertiveness
   • Effective communication
   • Self awareness
   • Conflict resolution.
5. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the messiah(5mks)
   • To come from the lineage of David/royal descent
   • To come after the return of prophet Elijah
   • To be a political leader/to overthrow the roman ruler
   • To establish the kingdom by conquering the enemies of Israel.
   • To perform miracles
   • Expected the establishment of the kingdom of the messiah to be proceeded by cosmic signs/mysteries.
   • Expected to make Judaism a superior religion.
   • Not expected to be associated with the poor/sinners/gentiles.
   • Would convert Jerusalem to be a centre of rule/political rule/ political power.
6. Describe the incident in which Jesus healed jairus daughter(luke8:40-56)(7mks)
   • Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus/fell at the feet of Jesus.
   • He begged Jesus to go to his house for his only daughter was dying.
   • Jesus agreed to go, large crowd pressed against him
   • .on the way he healed a woman who had flow of blood for twelve years
   • A man from the ruler’s house brought a message that then daughter had already died/no need to trouble the teacher anymore.
   • Jesus told jairus not to fear but believe/his daughter will be well.
   • Jesus went into the house with peter, john and jairus and the parents of the child.
   • The people were weeping/waiting for her/Jesus told them not to weep because she was not dead.
   • Jesus took the child by the hand/told her to arise.
   • Her spirit returned /she got up at once.
   • Jesus directed that something be given to her to eat.
   • The Childs parents were amazed.
   • Jesus charged them not to tell anyone what happened.
7. State five reasons why Jesus used parables(5mks)
   • Jesus used parables in order to attract listeners/audience.
   • He wanted to provoke his listeners to think for themselves/make individual judgment.
   • In order to isolate serious/keen listeners from those who were not.
   • He wanted to keep his identity secret
   • The use of the parables was to avoid direct confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders
   • It was a demonstration of his wisdom.
   • It was a common method of teaching.
8. From the story of naboths vineyard state five commandments which king Ahab and queen jezebel broke(5mks)
   • They broke the commandment not to kill
   • The broke the rule of not worshipping other gods
   • Coveting a neighbor’s property.
   • Not to steal
   • Not to cheat/bear false witness.
   • Used the word of god in vain
9. Narrate the parable of the widow and unjust judge Luke 18:1-8(6mks)
   • There was a judge who neither feared god nor regarded man.
   • There was a widow who kept on coming to the judge to settle a case between her and her enemies
   • The judge at first refused to grant the request of the widow.
   • The widow did not give up/persisted on her request
   • The judge finally accepted to grant the widow her request
   • Jesus said that god would vindicate/grant the request of those who pray to him persistently
   • Jesus said that god responds to those who pray to him in faith speedily.
10. With reference to Luke 1:8 20,describe the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist(7mks)
    • Angel Gabriel appeared to Zachariah as he performed priestly duties in the temple.
    • The angel stood by the right side of the altar.
    • Zachariah was filled with fear when he saw the angel.
    • The angel told him not to be afraid/his prayer had been heard.
    • The angel informed Zachariah the work/qualities of the son to be born.
    • The angel told Zachariah that the wife would bear him a son/the son would be called john.
    • Zachariah did not believe the angels message because he and his wife were advanced in age.
    • The angel revealed his identity as Gabriel who had been sent by god to bring the message.
    • Because of his misbelieve, the angel made him dumb until the bay was born.
    • Zachariah delayed in the temple which made worshippers to wonder. When he came out, he could not speak/he made signs to the people/people perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple.
11. Describe the incident when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness(Luke 4:1-13)(5mks)
    • The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness for fourty days.
    • While in the wilderness, he ate nothing/he was hungry
    • The devil told him to command stones to be bread. Jesus answered him that man does not live by bread alone.
    • The devil took him up and showed him the kingdoms of the world/showed him all authority and glory if he bows down and worship him it shall be yours.
    • Jesus replied that it’s written, you shall worship the lord your god and serve him alone.
    • The devil took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple, telling him to throw himself down and god’s angels will guard him.
    • Jesus replied, “you shall not tempt lord your god”
    • The devil departed from him until an opportune time.
12. State four ways in which Christians demonstrate their faith in God(4mks)
    • Christian pray/pronounce God’s blessings in the name of god.
    • They gave offerings/tithes in the church.
    • They confess/repent their sins/forgave others
    • They build places of worship for god.
    • They undergo baptism/partake Holy Communion.
    • By visiting places perceived to be holy.
    • By obeying the Ten Commandments.
    • By helping the needy.
    • By composing songs.
    • By preaching the gospel.