CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Form 3 End Term 3 2022 Exams

QUESTIONS

1. Explain the concept of the Messiah in the Old Testament. (8 marks)
2. State four Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah as per the psalmist (8marks)
3. What lessons do Christians learn from Jesus’ birth and infancy stories. (4 marks)
1. State the message from Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah which Jesus read in the synagogue at Nazareth. (8 marks)
2. Relate the story of the forgiving of the sinful woman by Jesus (Luke 7:36-50) (7 marks)
3. In what ways does the church prepare people to do the work of God. (5 marks)
1. Explain Jesus’s teaching on watchfulness and readiness for the kingdom of God. (Luke 12:35-59)(8 marks)
2. Identify seven signs of the End - time as given by Jesus to His disciples. (7 marks)
3. Outline ways in which Christians today prepare for the second coming of the Messiah. (5 marks)
1. Relate Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost. (8 marks)
2. State seven ways in which Peter’s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost. (7 marks)
3. What activities in the church today show that the Holy Spirit is working among Christians. (5 marks)
1. Explain Paul’s teaching on the unity of believers as expressed in the image of the bride. (6 marks)
2. What four guidelines did St Paul give to the Christians in Corinth on proper use of the gifts of tongues and Prophecy? (8 marks)
3. In what ways has the fruit of the Holy Spirit been demonstrated in the church today? (5 marks)
1. Outline the message delivered by Jesus during the last supper. (7 marks)
2. Highlight four reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus during the last supper. (8 marks)
3. What lessons do Christians learn from the testimony of the repentant thief? (5 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Explain the concept of the Messiah in the Old Testament.
  - The Messiah would be a ruler from David’s lineage who would conquer and overthrow the Roman rule.
  - He would be stationed in Jerusalem and other nations of the world would pay homage to him.
  - He would be a perfect ruler through whom they would receive God’s blessings.
  - He would receive God’s blessings.
  - He would bring judgment to all the enemies of Israel.
  - He would be a ruler without sin and would not associate with the poor, sinners and non-Jews or gentiles.
  - The messiah would strictly follow the Law of Moses thus upholding what was practiced in Judaism. Any (4×2=8 mks)
2. State four Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah as per the psalmist
  - He would be betrayed by His friends.
  - He would rule from Zion.
  - He would be honoured by God and rule as HIS representative on earth.
  - He would enjoy God’s protection and victory over His enemies.
  - He would be exalted to sit at the right hand of his father.
  - He would execute judgment among the nations. First (4×2=8 mks)
3. What lessons do Christians learn from Jesus’ birth and infancy stories.
  - Christians should obey the rules /laws of the state just as Mary and Joseph did -they were going for a census.
  - Christians should praise God as the angels did.
  - Christians should be humble –He was born by a humble village girl.
  - Christians should take their children for dedication in the church while still young.
  - Christians should acknowledge that Jesus is their savior.
  - Christians should live a life of joy as was the case when Jesus was born.
  - Christians should not look down upon the lowly in the society e.g. the shepherds were the first people to witness Jesus’s birth.
1. State the message from Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah which Jesus read in the synagogue at Nazareth.
  - The Messiahs was the anointed one of God.
  - The Messiah was commissioned to preach the good news to the poor.
  - He was to set the captives/the oppressed free.
  - He was to proclaim the day of the Lord.
  - He was to comfort all those who mourn.
  - He was to open the eyes of the blind.
  - He was to be filled with the Holy spirit. Any (4×2=8 mks)
2. Relate the story of the forgiving of the sinful woman by Jesus Luke 7:36-50)
  - Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus for a meal
  - A sinful woman brought in oil and began to wash Jesus’ feet with her tears.
  - She annointed Jesus’ feet with oil.
  - Simon wondered why Jesus failed to recognize that the woman was sinful yet he was a prophet of God.
  - Jesus responded by narrating the parable of two debtors.
  - The debtors owed their master different amounts of money.
  - When the two debtors were unable to pay, their master cancelled their debts.
  - Jesus asked Simon the Pharisee who of the two debtors loved Him more.
  - He answered the one who had a bigger debt.
  - Jesus praised the women because she had washed His feet and anointed Him with oil yet the Pharisee did not.
  - Jesus told the woman that her sins were forgiven because of her love for Jesus.
  - The guests wondered why Jesus was forgiving sins and said that was blasphemy.
  - Jesus told the woman that her faith had saved her. Any (7×1=7 Marks)
3. In what ways does the church prepare people to do the work of God.
  - Preparing new converts for baptism.
  - Teaching the new converts Christian doctrines.
  - Encouraging them to read the Bible.
  - Organizing seminars for specific groups of people e.g. the youth ,women and choir
  - Sponsoring those who are willing to theological colleges to train for evangelism.
  - Having continuous religious training in spiritual matters.
  - Fellowshipping together as a way of encouraging one another.
  - Delegation of some duties to some members of the church e.g. catechism. Any (5×1=5 mks)
1. Explain Jesus’ teaching on watchfulness and readiness for the kingdom of God. (Luke 12:35-59)
  - Jesus’ second coming demands that his disciples should endure persecution because they will be rewarded.
  - Jesus’ coming will bring family conflicts due to one’s loyalty to him ,so the disciples should be aware
  - Each person should make a personal commitment to follow Jesus.
  - Jesus second coming will be at a time when they least expect Him and so they should be ready at all times.
  - Just as people interpret the signs of weather, Jesus followers should read the signs of the kingdom present in Him.
  - Jesus will establish peace on earth during His second coming.
  - People should make peace with God and reconcile with other people before Jesus returns.
  - The kingdom of God is present in Jesus and peoples should make positive response towards Him.
  - Jesus demands wisdom and responsibility from His followers as they prepare for His second coming.
  - Jesus promised eternal life to those disciples who will have remained steadfast in Him.
    any (4×2=8 mks)
2. Identify seven signs of the End time as given by Jesus to His disciples.
  - False prophets will arise.
  - Wars and revolutions among nations.
  - The temple of Jerusalem will be destroyed
  - There will be neutral calamities such as earthquakes and plagues.
  - Heavenly bodies will fall from the sky.
  - The disciples of Jesus will be persecuted and martyred.
  - There will be great suffering resulting into shock and fainting.
  - Family members and friends will betray each other due to lack of trust.
  - There will be thunder of lightning. Any (7×1) =7 marks.
3. Outline ways in which Christians today prepare for the second coming of the Messiah.
  - Praying earnestly without ceasing and fasting.
  - Forgiving others.
  - Repenting their sins.
  - Preaching the gospel to others.
  - Caring for the needy.
  - Reading the Bible to seek God’s ways.
  - Casting their burdens to Jesus.
  - Obeying the word of God.
  - Participating in the sacramental life of the church/Holy communion.
  - Enduring suffering for the sake of Christ.
  - Having faith in God.
  - Praising God for His blessings in their lives. (Any five)=5 mks
1. Relate Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost.
  - Peter stood up to explain what was happening and defended the disciples for not being drunk.
  - He explained what was happening was the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecies that God would send His spirit.
  - He said the messianic age had arrived in the person of Jesus Christ.
  - He said Jesus son of Nazareth was commended to Israel by God through his mighty deeds, wonders and signs.
  - He said Jesus suffered and was crucified by sinful people according to God’s plan.
  - He said God had raised Jesus from the dead to fulfill the prophecy of king David that Jesus would not taste death.
  - He said the apostles are living witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus.
  - He said God had exalted Jesus and made Him both Lord and judge.
  - He said Jesus had sent the Holy spirit through whom the disciples were speaking in tongues.
  - Peter invited them to repent and be baptized in the name of Christ for forgiveness of sins and receive the Holy Spirit. Any (8×1)=8 mks
2. State seven ways in which Peter’s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost.
  - He was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
  - He spoke in tongues.
  - He stood up and defended the disciples /apostles.
  - He gained courage.
  - He preached the word of God.
  - He gained knowledge about the scriptures in the Old Testament.
  - He gained wisdom and advised the people what to do.
  - He baptized new converts.
  - He converted 3,000 people to Christianity. First (7×1=7 mks)
3. What activities in the church today show that the Holy spirit is working among Christians.
  - Christians pray and their prayers are answered.
  - Church leaders make wise and moral decisions.
  - There is faith-healing in the church.
  - Christians speak in tongues.
  - Christians condemn evils in the society courageously.
  - They hold fellowship meetings together.
  - They preach and teach the gospel.
  - They celebrate the Holy communion
  - They bring new converts to church.
  - They carry out pastoral care and counseling.
  - They help the needy in the society.
  - Different churches work together (Ecumenism)
  - They write Christian literatures.
  - They confess their sins. Any (5×1=5 marks)
1. Explain Paul’s teaching on the unity of believers as expressed in the image of the bride.
  - Believers are the bride and Christ is the bride groom.
  - Believers are supposed to be committed to Christ like the bride is committed to the groom.
  - Believers should work together in unity
  - Believers should work together in love.
  - Believers should be pure/faithful as they wait for the coming of Jesus.
  - The union between Christ and the church is eternal(permanent)
  - Believers (the bride) will be taken to a new home (heaven ) by Christ (New Jerusalem)
    Any (6×1=6 mks)
2. What four guidelines did St Paul give to the Christians in Corinth on proper use of the gifts of tongues and prophecy.
  - In any one meeting not more than two or at most three people should be allowed to speak in tongues
  - One person should speak at a time /order.
  - Message should be explained to the congregation with the gift of interpretation.
  - If there is no interpreter available, the person with the gift of tongues should not speak in tongues.
  - In prophecy, only two or three prophets should prophecy in any one given meeting.
  - The other prophets present should listen and assess what their colleagues are saying.
  - If one of the prophets present receives a revelation to comment, he/she should be allowed to speak.
  - The prophets should speak one at a time and in an orderly manner. First (4×2) clear=8 mks
3. In what ways has the fruit of the Holy Spirit been demonstrated in the church today.
  - Christians love one another as brothers and sisters.
  - Christians share their joy together e.g. in weddings.
  - Christians pray for peace and also preach peace among them.
  - Christians show patience with one another.
  - Christians show kindness to the sick by visiting them.
  - Christians share what they have with those who do not have a sign of generosity.
  - Christians are faithful to God by doing God’s will.
  - Christians have shown a lot of gentleness as they deal with others.
  - Christians practice a lot of self-control in their dealings with others. Any 6×1=6 mks
1. Outline the message delivered by Jesus during the last supper.
  - He expressed His desire to have the meal with His disciples before His passion.
  - He was not to eat the meal again until the kingdom comes.
  - He asked the disciples to continue celebrating the meal.
  - He said his blood would be poured out to seal the New covenant.
  - He said one of His disciples was going to betray Him.
  - He told the disciples to humble themselves if they were to be great.
  - He assured the disciples of a place in heaven for having stood by Him.
  - He told the disciples they would assist Him in judging Israel.
  - He told Simon Peter that He would fall into temptation.
  - He told Peter to take care of the other disciples.
  - He told them the time had come for the fulfillment of all that was written about Him. Any 7×1=7 mks
2. Highlight four reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus during the last supper.
  - He would have been an informer of the Jewish leaders.
  - He may have been overcome by the power of evil.
  - He expected Jesus to be a political Messiah to deliver them from the Roman oppression but Jesus was a spiritual leader.
  - He had little faith in Jesus.
  - He was motivated by greed for money.
  - He expected material benefits from Jesus’ kingdom that was to be established. First (4×2)=8 mks
3. What lessons do Christians learn from the testimony of the repentant thief.
  - Christians should testify to the Lordship of Jesus.
  - They should defend Jesus and the Gospel.
  - They should accept that they are sinners and be ready to change.
  - Christians who repent are assured of eternal life in heaven.
  - Christians should turn to God /Jesus to have their sins forgiven.
  - They should obey and respect lawful authority. Any (5×1) =5 marks