CRE Paper 2 Form 3 Questions and Answers - End Term 2 Exams 2021

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CRE Paper 2 Form 3 End Term 2 Exams 2021 with Marking Schemes

Answer any five questions from this paper.

  1.  
    1. Outline Isaiah’s prophecy on the suffering servant. (Isaiah 53) (7 mks)
    2. Describe the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25)  (8 mks)
    3. State five ways in which a Christian couple should respond to childlessness.  (5 mks)
  2.  
    1. Describe the commissioning of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to Luke 9:1-9 (8 mks)
    2. Give six reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees and the scribes during his Galilean ministry.   (6 mks)
    3. State six ways in which Christians are taking care of the needy.                               (6 mks)
  3.  
    1. Outline the preparations made towards the celebration of the last supper. (7 mks)
    2. Relate the parable of the prodigal son Luke 15:11-32.                             (7 mks)
    3. State the lessons learnt about God from the parable of the prodigal son.   (6 mks)
  4.  
    1. Outline Paul’s instructions on the use of spiritual gifts for the purpose of order in the church.  (7 mks)
    2. In what ways was unity demonstrated by Christians in the early church?    (7 mks)
    3. State six factors that threaten unity in the church today.    (6 mks)
  5.  
    1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (7 mks)
    2. Give reasons why Christians should observe Jesus teaching on the cost of discipleship.
      (5 mks)
    3. With reference to the sermon on the plain describe four teachings of Jesus from the beatitudes. (8 mks)
  6.  
    1. Describe the body of Christ(Corinthians 12:12-27) (8 mks)
    2. What lessons can Christians learn from the events of the day of Pentecost?   (5 mks)
    3. Outline seven ways in which the gift of prophecy is used in the church today. (7 mks)

Marking Scheme

  1.  
    1. Outline Isaiah’s prophecy on the suffering servant. (Isaiah 53) (7 mks)
      • Is despised, rejected, ignored, arrested and sentenced to death
      • Is humbled and simple
      • Will be buried in a rich mans tomb
      • Suffer innocently
      • Will suffer as willed by God
      • Will be highly honoured and will succeed in his work
      • Will suffer and die.
    2. Describe the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25) (8 mks)
      • The birth of John was announced by the Angel Gabriel during the reign of King Herod, the Great
      • The angel appeared to Zachariah in the Temple as he performed his priestly duties
      • Zachariah was filled with fear, but the angel told him not to be afraid
      • The angel told him the qualities of John
      • Zachariah did not believe the angels message because he was old and his wife Elizabeth was barren
      • He was struck dumb for his disbelief until the day God would fulfill His message. He left for home and after sometime, His wife conceived
    3. State five ways in which a Christian couple should respond to childlessness. (5 mks)
      • Pray to God to bless their marriage
      • Seek guidance and counseling
      • Seek medical advice
      • Remain faithful to each other
      • Be patient and less anxious
      • Seek advice from experienced couples with children
      • Uphold the church doctrines on marriage
      • Adopt children.
  2.  
    1. Describe the commissioning of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to Luke 9:1-9 (8 mks)
      • He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal
      • And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no stuff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money and do not have to tunics.
      • And whatever house you enter, stay there and from there depart.
      • And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them”
      • And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere
      • Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen
      • Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things:” And he sought to see him.
    2. Give six reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees and the scribes during his Galilean ministry. (6 mks)
      • Jesus claimed to have divine power to forgive sins during the cure of the paralytic
      • Jesus associated with the sinners like the tax collectors and other outcasts who were hated
      • Jesus failed to observe the law of Sabbath by allowing His disciples to pluck corn on the Sabbath and healing the sick
      • He touched the untouchable i.e the leper
      • Jesus and His disciples did not fast like the disciples of John
      • Jesus teaching emphasized on the renewal of the heart unlike Judaism which restricted on the outer observation of the law
      • Jesus condemned the Pharisees and scribes hypocritical nature which put the law before the well being of human being
    3. State six ways in which Christians are taking care of the needy. (6 mks)
      • Giving relieve and to victims of hunger, war and floods
      • Providing guidance and counseling services
      • Establishing rehabilitation centres for street children, ex-prisoners and former prostitutes
      • Visiting the sick and praying with and for them
      • Sponsoring children from poor families in education and training
      • Starting income generating projects for the community.
  3.  
    1. Outline the preparations made towards the celebration of the last supper. (7 mks)
      • Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare for the last supper
      • He instructed the 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 householder to show them the guest room
      • Jesus told the disciples that the householder/owner would show them a large upper room
      • He instructed the disciples to prepare the room
      • The disciples prepared the meal
      • Jesus and the twelve disciples sat down in the prepared room.
    2. Relate the parable of the prodigal son Luke 15:11-32. (7 mks)
      • A man had two sons
      • A younger son asked for his inheritance/the father shared out his property between the two sons
      • In a foreign country the younger son spent all his wealth on luxuries and on immorality
      • He resorted to a humble job of looking after pigs to earn his upkeep
      • Feeling that the life he was now living was disgraceful he regretted the decision he had made to leave home
      • He opted to go back and apologize to his father so that he could be hired as one of the servants
      • He was received with great joy by the father who dressed him in new clothes and had a celebration to mark the occasion
      • He was happy the son had come back home alive
      • The elder son was unhappy because he had never been honored by his father yet he remained loyal
      • The reaction of the elder son was rebuked by the father who gave reasons why they had to celebrate
      • He assured the elder son that what he had was his.
    3. State the lessons learnt about God from the parable of the prodigal son. (6 mks)
      • God is a God of freedom
      • God responds to the wishes/prayers/requests of human beings
      • God is a loving father
      • God is always concerned about the lost/sinners
      • God is merciful/compassionate and is ready to receive those who repent
      • God is happy/rejoices when a repentant sinner goes back to him
      • God is forgiving
      • God does not discriminate against some people
      • God is generous
      • God is mysterious
      • God provides each individuals needs
      • God knows/understands each individuals needs

  4.  
    1. Outline Paul’s instructions on the use of spiritual gifts for the purpose of order in the church. (7 mks)
      • The gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for the common good of all
      • They should be used to strengthen/encourage and comfort OTHERS
      • They should be used to bring unity but not to discriminate/divide others.
      • There is a need to respect/appreciate all gifts
      • They should be used in an orderly way/no confusion
      • The gifts should be used in love
      • The gifts of speaking in tongues should be minimized in public/worship
      • There is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful/helpful
      • Prophecies should be carefully evaluated.
    2. In what ways was unity demonstrated by Christians in the early church? (7 mks)
      • They prayed together/for one another
      • They shared their meals together in their homes
      • They shared their property/distributed their money among themselves
      • They helped the less privileged
      • They celebrated the Holy Communion together
      • They met together for apostolic teachings/instructions
    3. State six factors that threaten unity in the church today. (6 mks)
      • Misinterpretation of the scriptures
      • Struggle for leadership/greed
      • Conservatism/generation gap
      • Traditional/cultural differences
      • The Churches stand on certain issues/trends such as abortion/gay/marriages
      • Insecurity in the country
      • Political interferences
      • Doctrinal differences
      • Permissiveness/moral decadence
      • Emergence of cults.
  5.  
    1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (7 mks)
      • Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret when people pressed upon him to hear the word of God.
      • He saw two boats by the Lake but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets
      • He got into one of the boats, which was Simons and asked him to put it out a little from the land
      • He sat down and taught the people from the boat
      • When he had ceased speaking he ordered Peter to put out into the deep and let down their nets for a catch
      • Peter answered that they had toiled all night and caught nothing but nevertheless at Jesus word he would let down the nets
      • When they had done this they enclosed a great shoal of fish until their nets were breaking
      • They beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them
      • They filled both boats so they began to sink
      • Simon fell at Jesus knees and asked Jesus to depart from him for he was a sinful man
      • Jesus told him not to be afraid for henceforth he would be catching men
      • When they had brought their boats to land they left everything and followed Him
      • Peter, James and John became the first disciples of Jesus.
    2. Give reasons why Christians should observe Jesus teaching on the cost of discipleship. (8 mks)
      • To show obedience to Christ
      • To preach the gospel/convert non-Christian
      • To get eternal life/rewards
      • In order to show faith in Jesus
      • To endure temptations
      • So as to courageously condemn evil
      • So as to lead a holy life in preventing evil world.
      • So as to learn to forgive
      • To remain humble
      • To deny oneself/to serve the needy
    3. With reference to the sermon on the plain describe four teachings of Jesus from the beatitudes. (8 mks)
      • The poor in spirit will inherit the Kingdom of God
      • Those who hunger now shall be filled/satisfied
      • Those who weep now shall be comforted/laugh
      • Those who are persecuted on account of Jesus shall be rewarded.
  6.  
    1. Describe the body of Christ(Corinthians 12:12-27) (8 mks)
      • Christians form the many parts of the body of Christ, just as a body has many parts.
      • The members of the body of Christ are equally important Christians share the same rights and privileges as members of one body.
      • Members of the body of Christ are endowed with different gifts to perform different functions in the body of Christ.
      • Each member should work for the total well being of the church, just like each body part contributes to the overall well being of the whole body.
      • For the body to func5tion properly, all its parts must be in harmony. Likewise Christians should remain united as they deliver different services to the church
      • Christians should not only be concerned of their own welfare but also mind the welfare of others. This is because if one part of the body is suffering the rest suffer.
    2. What lessons can Christians learn from the events of the day of Pentecost? (5 mks)
      • Christians should hold fellowship
      • Christians should be obedient to Jesus’ instructions
      • Christians should defend the Christian faith
      • Christians should be prayerful
      • Christians should repent and be baptized to be saved.
      • Christians should witness to non-believers
    3. Outline seven ways in which the gift of prophecy is used in the church today. (7 mks)
      • It is used by pastors in preaching/for spiritual nourishment
      • It is used by gospel singers to pass God’s message
      • It is used by prophets to foretell future events
      • It is used by Christians to condemn evils in society/urge for fairness and justice
      • It is used to urge people to help the needy
      • It is used to call people to repentance
      • It is used to convert people to Christianity
      • It is used to guide and counsel especially the youth and married couples.
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