Questions
Instructions
- Attempt any five questions.
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- Outline seven benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in Secondary Schools. (7mks)
- Outline eight effects of the translation of the Bible into local Languages. (8mks)
- Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library (5mks)
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- State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7mks)
- Highlight eight reasons given by Samuel against leadership in Israel. (8mks)
- Outline Ways through which women leadership is promoted in the church today. (5mks)
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- Outline Characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
- State five visions of prophet Amos. (5mks)
- Show ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role in the society today. (7mks)
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- Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). (8 marks)
- Outline reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6mks)
- Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of John the Baptist in their lives.(6mks)
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- With reference to St. Luke's gospel explain the Jewish expectation of the messiah. (7mks)
- Outline importance of celebrating the Holy communion in the church today. (7mks)
- What six lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival. (6mks)
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- Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost. (8mks)
- state six characteristics of love according to 1st Corinthians 13. (6mks)
- State how kindness as a Fruit of the Holy Spirit is abused in the church in Kenya today. (6mks)
Marking Scheme
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- Outline seven benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in Secondary Schools. (7mks)
- It equips the learner with an understanding of God/spiritual growth.
- The learner acquires life skills to handle challenges in life / critical thinking/proper decisions.
- It helps one to respect his I her own / other people’s religious beliefs I culture.
- It helps one to acquire basic principles for Christian living / moral values.
- It enables one to understand how to relate with other people.
- It gives answers to questions / mysteries of life / metaphysical world.
- It explains the origin I purpose of human beings on earth.
- It leads to employment / career.
- Outline eight effects of the translation of the Bible into local Languages. (8mks)
- Many people are able to read the word of God/ improved and literacy of the people
- It led to development of African/ local languages
- It made evangelization easier/ growth of church
- It led to the development of African independent churches
- Many Africans got converted into Christianity
- Missionaries were able learn African languages thus making Christianity spread faster
- Development of printing press/ church bookshops
- It created job opportunities
- Africans demanded for leadership community development which contributed to expansion of the church
- It created more room for further research into African religious heritage/ beliefs.
- Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library (5mks)
- It has many books
- It was written at different times
- It is written in many styles
- It is written by different authors/ people
- It is written in different purposes/ messages levels
- It is written over a long period/ span of times
- It is divided into two main parts/ Old Testament and New Testament
- It is composed of various sections
- Outline seven benefits of learning Christian Religious Education in Secondary Schools. (7mks)
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- State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7mks)
- It was a place of worship/ prayers/ sacrifices.
- It was where major festivals were held.
- It was used as a treasury/ important objects were kept there/ foreign currency was exchanged there/ sacrificial animals were sold there.
- It was a source of unity among the people.
- Gave them a sense of security.
- It symbolized the presence of God among the people/ the Ark of the Covenant was kept there.
- It was where people were taught the law.
- It was used as a residence and training centre for religious leaders.
- It was a place where religious disputes were settled/ law court/judicial court.
- It was a place where religious ceremonies/rites like dedication and purification were performed.
- Highlight eight reasons given by Samuel against leadership in Israel. (8mks)
- Would be rejection against God as King and leader
- In becoming like other nation, Israelites would loose identity
- Yahweh would reject them
- Israel would become like other nations who did not know Yahweh
- King to introduce forced labour
- King to grabs land/ vineyards
- To be forced to pay high taxes
- Daughters to work in royal houses
- Sons to be recruited to the army
- King to enslave people
- Outline Ways through which women leadership is promoted in the church today. (5mks)
- Providing education for women/sensitizing women on their rights.
- Training women on various church ministries.
- In some churches, women are ordained as pastors, reverends/elders
- Involving them in teaching/preaching the gospel.
- Women are appointed as leaders in church organizational/activities e.g Mothers union/giving sacraments/women’s guild/community fellowship.
- They take leadership roles in the guidance/counseling of the youth/church members.
- The church allows women to initiate manage self help projects for the needy.
- They are made in charge of the community based programmes.
- Training women in management skill/ key positions/policy makers in the society.
- State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon. (7mks)
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- Outline Characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
- They were called by God.
- They received revelation from God through dreams/visions/direct command/familiar objects
- They were obedient
- They faced opposition/rejection from the people because of their uncompromising attitude.
- They commanded God’s message to the people.
- The prophets spoke with authority/were fearless.
- They acknowledged one God who was universal/monotheism
- They understood the nature of the prophesies.
- They preached about God’s judgment for sin/hope for restoration.
- Their prophesies were fulfilled.
- They did not prophesy for material gains
- They lead holy lives.
- State five visions of prophet Amos. (5mks)
- He saw a swarm of locusts.
- He saw a great fire sent by God
- He saw a crocked wall being measured using a plumb line.
- He saw a basket full of ripe fruits / summer fruits
- He saw the destruction of the alter / temple
- Show ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role in the society today. (7mks)
- Through preaching the good news/evangelism
- Translating the bible into vernacular for people understand
- Condemning social evils and rebuking evils in society
- Through guidance and counseling
- Conducting civic education
- Teaching God’s word
- Offering medical services
- Campaigning for legislation of just laws
- Preaching peace and reconciliation
- Praying for others/nation to repent
- Advising political leaders .
- Outline Characteristics of true prophets in the Old Testament. (8mks)
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- Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). (8 marks)
- Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;
- He saw two boats without the fishermen:
- He entered Simon’s boat/asked them to push it into the water;
- He sat down/taught people from the boat:
- He asked Simon to push the boat into the deep water/cast the nets for a catch;
- Simon told Jesus that they had been fishing the whole night without success;
- He obeyed Jesus’ command/let the nets down:
- They caught a lot of fish/asked their partners in the other boat to assist them remove the nets.
- They filled both boats with fish/the boats began to sink:
- Simon Peter and his companions were astonished at the miraculous catch of fish/Peter asked Jesus to depart from him because he was sinful man.
- Jesus told Peter not to be afraid because he was to catch men from then;
- They brought their boats to land/followed Jesus.
- Outline Reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6mks)
- In order to teach them the secrets of the Kingdom of God.
- To have companions/person assistants:
- To form an inner group which should assist him during his public ministry:
- To be witnesses to his saving acts in the world:
- To reveal his person/give a new understanding of his messiahship:
- It symbolised the reconstruction of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- To train/prepare them for the mission after his death.
- To lay a foundation for the establishment of the church.
- To continue with the biblical theme of election in which God chooses anyone to serve him.
- Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of John the Baptist in their lives. (6mks)
- They lack faith in God’s word.
- Divisions along tribal/racial/denominational lines affect unity among Christians.
- Clinging to the past/inability to abandon the old/previous life style.
- Negative attitude by the rich towards the needy/poor.
- The influence of the mass media/moral decadence in society.
- Some Christians lack what to share with others/poverty.
- There is rampant corruption in the society.
- The emergence of cult leaders/false prophets in the society/lack of role models.
- Some Christians lead hypocritical lives.
- Peer pressure.
- Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). (8 marks)
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- With reference to St. Luke's gospel explain the Jewish expectation of the messiah. (7mks)
- The Messiah would conquer the enemies of Israel as a military ruler
- Messiah would rule from the throne of David
- Messiah would avenge the enemies of Israel
- The Messiah would be born from a royal family
- The Messiah would lead Israel into political and economic prosperity
- The Messiah would appear in Jerusalem full of glory
- The Messiah would perform miracles and Mighty deeds
- The Messiah would not associate Himself with the poor, sinners and Gentiles
- The Messiah would uphold the Messianic law
- Outline importance of celebrating the Holy communion in the church today. (7mks)
- Christians celebrate the Holy Communion to remember the death/resurrection of Jesus.
- Celebrating the Holy Communion is a foretaste of messianic banquet.
- Through the celebration Christians are able to experience the Holy Spirit / the presence of the Holy trinity.
- Christians celebrate the Holy Communion in anticipation of the second coming of Christ.
- Christians are able to renew their faith in God/rededicate their lives to God.
- It encourages the spirit of sharing / demonstrates love.
- It gives Christians an opportunity to thank God for salvation.
- It give Christians an opportunity to ask for forgiveness from God / repent.
- Holy Communion unites Christians in the church.
- The celebration of the Holy Communion demonstrates obedience to the command of Jesus.
- What six lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival. (6mks)
- What five lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival
- Christians should obey their parents
- Parents should teach their children about God
- Parents should provide opportunities for their children to mix with others
- Parents should love/ be concerned about their children
- Family ties should not be broken! families should live in unity
- God’s work takes priority over the family
- Parents should recognize their children’s talents/ abilities
- There should be open communication among family members.
- With reference to St. Luke's gospel explain the Jewish expectation of the messiah. (7mks)
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- Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost. (8mks)
- Apostles were not drunk
- Whatever was happening was in line with prophet Joel’s prophecy
- The outpouring of the his was a positive proof that the Messianic age had arrived through Jesus Christ
- Jesus was from Nazareth through whom God worked miracles
- Jesus suffered and was crucified by sinful people in accordance with God’s plan
- God raised Jesus up to fulfil the prophecy of King David
- The apostles are living witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus
- God has exalted Jesus and made him both Lord and Christ
- Jesus was a descendant of David
- Peter told the people to repent so that they could be forgiven and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
- state six characteristics of love according to 1st Corinthians 13. (6mks)
- It is a gift from God
- It is the most important gift of the Holy Spirit
- It is patient
- It is kind
- It is not jealous
- It is not proud
- It is not ill mannered
- Not selfish
- Not quick to anger
- State how kindness as a Fruit of the Holy Spirit is abused in the church in Kenya today. (6mks)
- Ways in which kindness as a fruit of Holy Spirit is abused in Kenya today
- By church leaders starting many projects in the church, expecting the congregation to provide the finance.
- Some Christian fail to work because they expect assistance from others.
- Some Christian over-depends on other problem’s assistance/effort,
- Some members of the church failing to return/refund borrowed money and expect the members of the church to understand.
- When church leaders demand for payment for all services they render.
- When church leaders ask their congregations to cater for their personal needs like further studies/buying of vehicles/etc
- Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost. (8mks)
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