CRE Questions and Answers - Form 3 Mid-term Exams Term 1 2022

QUESTIONS

ATTEMPT TO ALL QUESTIONS (50MKS)

1. Give five teachings of peter concerning the people of God (1peter 2:9-10)(5mks)
2. Explain how peters life was transformed on the day of Pentecost(5mks)
3. Give examples of relationship- based on false love in Kenya today(5mks)
4. Describe the unity of believers as expressed in the concept of the church(8mks)
5. Explain similarities between the traditional African and old testament prophets(6mks)
6. Explain three categories of true prophets in the old testament(6mks)
7. Give five reasons why Jesus used bread and wine during the last supper(5mks)
8. State five signs of the end times as taught by Jesus according to (Luke 21:5-38)(5mks)
9. Give ways in which Christians can assist victims of disasters (5mks)

MAKING SCHEME

1. Give five teachings of peter concerning the people of God (1peter 2:9-10)(5mks)
   • The believers are chosen people/race/they have been selected.
   • They are a royal priesthood.
   • They are holy nation/expected to lead holy/righteousness lives.
   • They belong to god/they form a family of gods own profession.
   • They are to declare wonderful deeds of god.
   • They were called from darkness to light.
   • They were once not a people /they were outside the covenant way of life.
   • They are led by the mercies of god
2. Explain how peters life was transformed on the day of Pentecost(5mks)
   • Peter was filled with the holy spirit
   • He started speaking in tongues.
   • He became courageous/defended the disciples that they were not drunk.
   • He was able to remember Old Testament prophecies/teachings.
   • He began witnessing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
   • He took up leadership roles.
   • He called people to repentance.
   • He was empowered to perform miracles.
3. Give examples of relationship- based on false love in Kenya today(5mks
   • A relationship which is based on material possession.
   • A relationship which is based on lust/sex satisfaction.
   • A relationship which favours/discriminate against race/tribe/education/gender/religion.
   • A relationship which starts when one is trouble
   • A relationship which is based on lies/cheating.
   • A relationship which is over protective/over possessive.
4. Describe the unity of believers as expressed in the concept of the church(8mks)
   • Paul used the symbol of marriage to show the unity of belivers.
   • Christians are united the Christ just as a husband is united to his wife.
   • Christ loves the church just as the husband loves the wife.
   • The church has to submit to her wife submits to her husband.
   • Christ is the head of the church just as the husband is the head of the wife.
   • Just as husband loves his own body so Christ loves the church.
5. Explain similarities between the traditional African and old testament prophets(6mks)
   • Both predicted future events which cane to pass
   • Both acted as mediator between god and the people.
   • Both had supernatural powers to exercise their duties/charismatic/spoke with authority.
   • Both had a personal relationship with god/received revelation through vision/dreams/chosen.
   • They were religion leaders who could offer sacrifices/prayer.
   • Both played as advisory role to the political leaders /acted as the consiecnce of the leaders
   • Both urged their people to normaly upright/condemned evil in society.
   • Both led exemplary lives/were role models.
   • In both were prophesses and prophets.
6. Explain three categories of true prophets in the old testament(6mks)
   • Major prophets-the messages are elaborate/detailed
   • Minor prophets-they have short/brief messages.
   • Canonical prophets-they are prophets whose utterances are recorded in books that bear their names.
   • Non-canonical/prophets-they are prophets whose oracles/messages have been compiled by other authors.
   • Cultic-they are prophets whose duties were associated with the places of worship.
   • Early prophets- were sent by God for specific tasks.
7. Give five reasons why Jesus used bread and wine during the last supper(5mks)
   • Jesus used bread because it was a common meal for the jews.
   • He used bread because unleavened bread was used during the jewish celebration of Passover.
   • He used wine because it was a common drink for the jews.
   • Jesus explain that,the bread represented his body which would be broken for forgiveness of sin..
   • He used wine to represent his blood that was to be shed for the sealing of the new covenant.
   • He used the bread to demonstrate that he is the bread of life.
   • Jesus shared bread and wine as a sign of fellowship/unity/preparation for messianic banquet.
   • Jesus used bread and wine to institutionalize/demonstrate how the disciples would practice their ritual in future.
8. State five signs of the end times as taught by Jesus according to (Luke 21:5-38)(5mks)
   • Strange things will happen to celestial bodies/sun/moon/stars.
   • People will come claming to be the messiah.
   • There will be wars between the nations.
   • Natural calamities like earthquakes/roaring of the seas will occur.
   • The followers of Christ will he hated/persecuted.
   • There will be famine/pestilences.
9. Give ways in which Christians can assist victims of disasters (5mks)
   • By donating food and clothing for them.
   • By providing shelter for them.
   • By resettling them in safe areas.
   • Offering guidance and counseling.
   • Through healthcare.
   • By re-uniting them with their families.
   • By providing financial assistance.
   • Through visiting them.
   • Praying for/with them
   • Preaching to them.