QUESTIONS
- Give six reasons why the Bible is referred to as a word of God (6mks)
- Explain six ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God (6mks)
- Give seven reasons why Moses was reluctant to go back to Egypt (7mks)
- State five ways in which Christians show respect to God (5mks)
- State six forms of corruption that Elijah would condemn in Kenya today (6mks)
- Identify six activities of King Jeroboam that made Israelites to turn away from God (6mks)
- Outline Micah’s prophecies about the Messiah (5mks)
- Relate Mary’s visit to Elizabeth (Lk. 1:39-45) (8mks)
- Explain six ways in which the birth and life of Jesus was to be extra ordinary (6mks)
- With reference to the incident when Jesus was dedicated to God at the age of eight days, outline what Simeon and Anna revealed about his life (6mks)
- Explain six differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (6mks)
- Give six reasons why Jesus was tempted (6mks)
- Narrate the healing of the man with an evil spirit (Luke 4:31-37) (8mks)
- Give six lessons Christian learn about the nature of Jesus from the incident He cast out demons from the evil possessed man in Capernaum (5mks)
- State six reasons why Jesus was rejected at Nazareth his home town (Luke 4:16-30) (6mks)
- Outline seven reasons why Jesus accepted to be baptized yet He was sinless (7mks)
MARKING SCHEME
- Give six reasons why the Bible is referred to as a word of God (6mks)
- God communicate to us through the Bible
- Bible deals with God’s revelation to human beings
- God is believed to have taken part in writing the Bible indirectly
- It contains God’s message to us
- Writers of the Bible were influenced by the power of the Holy Spirit
- It contains words spoken directly from God such as ‘thus says the Lord’
- The Bible reveals God’s universal attribute to Mankind
- Through it God speaks to mankind through the person of Jesus Christ
- All the Bible prophecies were later fulfilled
- Explain six ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God (6mks)
- He was willing to offer his son Isaac for sacrifice to God
- He obeyed God’s call
- He entered into a covenant with God
- He moved from Haran to unknown land
- He accepted to be circumcised at an old age together with males in his households
- He build two altars one at Bethel and the other at Shechem
- He believed in the promises that God gave him
- He abandoned idol worship to God
- He accepted to change his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife’s from Sarai to Sarah
- Give seven reasons why Moses was reluctant to go back to Egypt (7mks)
- He had killed an Egyptian
- Moses doubted whether the Israelites would believe him
- He was afraid to face Pharaoh who wanted to kill him
- He was a stammerer
- He lacked self confidence and underrated his ability to lead
- He may have worried about the family he had established in the Midian
- He may have lacked absolute faith in God
- He lacked adequate knowledge on the identity of God who was calling him
- State five ways in which Christians show their respect for God 5mks)
- They set aside the day of worship
- They set aside the Holy places of worship
- They do not mention God’s name in vain
- They pray to Him
- Live exemplary lives
- Giving offerings or tithes
- Praising Him for wonderTaking care of environment
- Looking after the needy
- Preaching
- State six forms of corruption that Elijah would condemn in Kenya today (6mks)
- Tribalism
- Bribery
- Cheating in business
- Stealing
- Robbery with violence
- Dishonesty
- Misuse of public
- Grabbing of personal and public land
- Identify six activities of King Jeroboam that made Israelites to turn away from God (6mks)
- They stop the Israelites from going to worship
- He made two golden and placed them in Bethel and Dan thus encouraging idol worship
- He made people to offer sacrifices to bulls
- He chose priest who didn’t belong to the family of Levi
- He instituted religious festivals in the month of choice
- He worshipped Idols and set a bad example for his subjects
- He led the revolt that led to split of God’s kingdom
- He didn’t listen to the advice of prophet of God
- Outline Micah’s prophecies about Messiah (5mks)
- Messiah would be born in Bethlehem
- People will be secure in him
- He shall be great to the end of the earth
- He shall restore peace
- He shall be a descendant of David
- He shall feed his flock
- He would rule over Israel
- Israel would have victories over her enemies
- Relate Mary’s visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45) (8mks)
- After angel Gabriel left Mary, she rose and went to the hilly country of Judah she entered the house of Zachariah
- She entered the house of Zachariah
- Mary then greeted Elizabeth
- When Elizabeth heard the greetings of Mary the baby in her womb leapt with joy
- Elizabeth was filled with Holy Spirit
- She exclaimed that Mary is a blessed woman and the baby in her womb is blessed
- Elizabeth wondered why the mother of her Lord would come to visit her
- Elizabeth said that those who believed in the fulfillment of the promises given by God are blessed
- Mary praised the Lord by singing the Magnificat
- Mary remained about three months and returned to her home
- Explain six ways in which birth and life of Jesus was to be extra ordinary (6mks)
- Jesus was to be born of a virgin
- Jesus conception was to be effected through the Holy Spirit
- He was named by the angel before His birth
- Jesus was to save people from their sins
- Jesus was going to be great
- Jesus was to be Holy
- Jesus would be an everlasting King
- His birth had been prophesied by the old testament prophets
- With reference to the incident when Jesus was dedicated to God as age of eight days, Outline what Simeon and Anna revealed about his life (6mks)
- He would bring peace and salvation to Israel
- Jesus had been chosen by God for the lives and fall of many in Israel
- He was a sign from God that many people would speak against
- He would meet opposition which would bring suffering to Him and His mother
- jesus was the messiah
- He would deliver the chosen people from oppression
- He would be rejected by His own people
- He would be the source of redemption for Jerusalem
- Explain six differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (6mks)
- John baptized people with water while Jesus baptized with fire and Holy spirit
- John prepared the way for the Messiah while Jesus was the Messiah
- John preached and told people to repent their sins while as Jesus forgave sins
- Jesus healed people and exorcised out demons while John only preached and baptized people
- John’s message was direct while Jesus used parables
- John’s baptized disciples fasted while Jesus disciples ate and drank
- John the baptized didn’t perform miracles but Jesus ministry was full of miracles, signs and wonders
- John preached mainly in the wilderness while Jesus preached in the temple, homes and cities
- Give six reasons why Jesus was tempted (6mks)
- To test his faith and royalty to God
- To show that God’s power should not be misused
- To show us God should not be put to test
- To undo Adams succumbing to temptation
- To show that Jesus was not after worldly power, strength or recognition
- To show that Jesus has the power over the devil
- The miracle Jesus was to perform in His ministry where to Glorify God and not meet His personal need
- Narrate the healing of the man with an evil spirit (Luke 4:31-37) (8mks)
- Jesus was teaching in synagogue on a Sabbath day
- People were astonished because he spoke with authority
- There was a man with demons in the synagogue
- The demons in the man recognized Jesus as the son of God
- Jesus commanded the demons to be quiet and come out of the man having thrown him down but causing no harm to him
- The people were amazed at His word and power
- Reports about Jesus went out to the surrounding region
- Give six lessons Christian learn about the nature of Jesus from incident He cast out demons from the evil possessed the man Capernaum (6mks)
- Jesus taught with authority
- Jesus has power over demons
- Jesus is the Holy one of God
- Jesus is concerned over people’s suffering
- Jesus is from Nazareth
- Jesus is promised messiah
- Jesus is the compassionated
- State six reasons why Jesus was rejected at Nazareth his home town (Luke 4:16-30) (6mks)
- They thought he was simply the son of Joseph the carpenter whom they knew
- Jesus told them that the prophecy of Isaiah had been fulfilled in Him and that He is the messiah
- They wanted Him to prove His Lordship by performing miracles which He didn’t
- He told them that their forefathers had rejected God’s prophets by persecuting them
- He told them how God favoured even the Gentiles and not Jews alone, He would even work miracles for the Gentiles and leave them alone
- He told them that a prophet is not welcomed in his home town
- Outline seven reasons why Jesus accepted to be baptized yet He was sinless (7mks)
- He wanted to identify Himself with their people in their search for God
- He wanted to approve John’s ministry of being a fore-runner
- He wanted to identify Himself with the sinners he came to save
- Baptism was an opportunity for the manifestation of the Holy Trinity
- It was final assurance from God before he began His work
- He saw it as God’s plan of saving mankind
- It was a way of fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah
- Baptism introduced Jesus to the people whom He was to minister to
- The voice from heaven affirmed Him as the son of God
- Baptism strengthened Him to face the hard tasks before Him
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