CRE Questions and Answers - Form 2 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023

QUESTIONS

1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus according to Luke 5:1-11. (5mks)
2. Identify the temptations that young people may face in Kenya today. (5mks)
3. Explain five ways in which the disciples of Jesus showed their support to his ministry. (5mks)
4. State five relevance of the sermon on the plain to Christians today. (5mks)
5. How did Jesus show compassion to women during his ministry? (5mks)
6. Mention five qualities portrayed by the centurion whose servant Jesus healed. (5mks)
7. Describe the healing of Gerasene demoniac (Luke 8:26-39). (5mks)
8. Give the account of transfiguration as recorded in Luke 9:28-36. (5mks)
9. Give reasons why Jesus refer to the Pharisees as hypocrites? (5mks)
10. State reasons why it is important for Christians to pray? (5mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus according to Luke 5:1-11. (5mks) 32
   • One day Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret where the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God
   • He saw two boats close to the shore and got into one of them which was Simon’s
   • He asked Simon to put it out a little from the land
   • He taught the people from the boat
   • After he had finished speaking, he asked Simon to cast the nets in the sea for a catch
   • At first Simon was reluctant because he had been fishing the whole night and had caught nothing
   • Simon eventually agreed and cast the nets into the sea
   • They caught such a big number of fish that the nets began to tear
   • They asked for help from their friends
   • They were very moved by the incident that Simon fell on his knees before Jesus and urged to go away from him for he was a sinner
   • Jesus told Simon not to be afraid for from that time onwards he will be catching men
   • The other companions of Simon were john and James the sons of Zebedee
   • They all left everything and followed Jesus
2. Identify the temptations that young people may face in Kenya today. (5mks) 26
   • Drug and substance abuse
   • Lack of finance may lead them to prostitution
   • Desire for pre-marital sex
   • Temptation to abort due to unwanted pregnancy
   • Stealing
   • Desire to improve on their look
   • Cheating in examination
3. Explain five ways in which the disciples of Jesus showed their support to his ministry. (5mks)
   • They left their families and followed him
   • They accepted his teaching
   • They invited him to their homes eg levi
   • They accompanied him to his work
   • They addressed him as Rabii which was a sign of respect
   • Some disciples like peter were remorseful after they denied jesus
   • Some disciples were present when he was crucified on the cross
   • They helped him to spread the good news
4. State five relevance of the sermon on the plain to Christians today. (5mks)
   • Christians should endure suffering and tribulation since they prepare them for the kingdom of God
   • They should love their enemies as loving them would change them
   • They should overcome selfishness which makes them not to examine themselves before judging others
   • They should promote peace by forgiving those who wrong them
   • They should develop firm faith to help them overcome temptation
   • They should strive to hear the word of God and proclaim it
   • They should show in their actions by performing the works of charity such as helping the needy
   • They should not revenge or fight back
   • They should be generous by shearing what they have with others
5. How did Jesus show compassion to women during his ministry? (5mks)
   • Jesus healed Simon’s mother-in-law
   • Jesus visited Mary and Martha since they were friends
   • When Jesus raised the widow’s son at Nain
   • Mary wetted the feet of Jesus with her tears but Jesus did not rebuke her
   • Jesus healed the woman who had bled for 12years
   • When Jesus raised Jairus’s daughter
   • The first people to see the resurrected Jesus were women
   • When he told the women of Jerusalem not to weep for him but for themselves and their children
6. Mention five qualities portrayed by the centurion whose servant Jesus healed. (5mks)
   • Great faith
   • Humility
   • Love for the servant
   • Respect for Jewish religion
   • Had great value of life
   • Recognized lordship of Jesus
   • Generous to help
   • Caring
7. Describe the healing of Gerasene demoniac (Luke 8:26-39). (5mks) 29
   • Jesus entered a Gerase
   • He was met by a man who was possessed by demons
   • He wore no cloths and lived among the tombs
   • Man cried and fell down and told Jesus not to torment him
   • Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit not to torment him
   • Jesus asked the man his name
   • The man replied that his name was legion meaning many
   • That demons begged Jesus not to let them go into the abyss but into the swine that were grazing nearby
   • Jesus commanded the demons to go into the swine
   • The swine rushed and drowned into the nearby lake
   • The herdsmen fled and went to tell people in the city concerning what had happened
   • People come and found the man sitting at the feet of Jesus healed dressed and in his right mind
   • The people of Gerase reacted negatively to the good acts of healing
   • They were afraid of Jesus and asked him to depart from them
   • The healed man asked Jesus whether he could accompany him
   • Jesus told him to go and tell what had done for him
   • The man went through the town proclaiming the good news about Jesus
8. Give the account of transfiguration as recorded in Luke 9:28-36. (5mks)
   • Jesus took peter, john and James on the mountain to pray
   • While praying his face changed appearance and his cloths become dazzling white
   • Two men suddenly appeared talking to him that is Moses and Elijah
   • They talked about his departure that he was to accomplish at Jerusalem
   • The disciples woke up and saw what was happening.
   • As men were parting from him , peter suggested to jesus that they make three booths one for Jesus ,Moses and Elijah.
   • A cloud appeared and overshadowed them.
   • They became afraid.
   • A voice from crowd was heard saying “this is my son, my chosen one, listen to him”.
   • When voice stopped Jesus was found alone.
   • The disciples kept silent and told no one about the happenings.
9. Give reasons why Jesus refer to the Pharisees as hypocrites? (5mks) 19
   • The Pharisees considered themselves to be self-righteous
   • They despised others and looked down upon them
   • They lacked humility and exalted themselves
   • They knew the commandment but did not apply them
   • They followed the rules made by traditional elders but opposed god’s rule
   • They emphasized outward cleanliness as opposed to purity of the heart
   • The Pharisees altered the law of Moses to suit their selfish motives
   • They mislead people and had bad influence on them
10. State reasons why it is important for Christians to pray? (5mks)
    • They pray to thank God for his blessings
    • To show once dependence with God
    • So as to ask God for forgiveness
    • It is a way of communicating with God
    • To make their needs known to God
    • It is a form of worship
    • To intercede for others