CRE Questions and Answers - Form 3 Term 1 Opener Exams 2023

INSTRUCTIONS     
ATTEMPT TO ALL QUESTIONS

1. Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library (5mks)
2. Give differences between Jewish and the traditional African Circumcision practices (8mks)
3. Outline Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah(8mks)
4. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah (7mks)
5. Explain the teachings of Jesus on the qualities of a true disciple Lk 6:20-49 (8mks)
6. Give signs of the end time as taught by Jesus according to St Luke 21:5-38(6mks)
7. Describe the incidences that led to rejection of Jesus at Nazareth Lk4:16-30(7mks)
8. State Jesus’s teachings on how human being should relate to one another from the sermon on the plain(Lk6:27-38)(5mks)
9. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Lk19:28-40(8mks)
10. State factors that have affected kinship system in traditional African Communities Today (8mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as a library (5mks)
   • It contains many books
   • It has different categories of books/division
   • The books are written in different styles/forms
   • The books in the Bible were written at different times
     
   • The books in the Bible address different issues/topics/purpose
     
   • The books were written for different audience/readers
     
   • The books are systematically arranged/ Chronological/ order
     
   • Reference book for theology
2. Give differences between Jewish and the traditional African Circumcision practices (8mks)
   • In the Jewish community, is for the boys only while in some traditional African communities it is for both boys and girls
   • In the Jewish community, it is done on eighth day while in the traditional African communities it is done during adolescent stage
   • Its purpose in the Jewish communityis to identify with Gods people while in the traditional African communities is to promote one to adult life
   • Among the Jews, the practice was commanded by God while in the traditional African communities it was done in obedience to the ancestors
   • The rite is not seasonal among the Jews as it is the case in traditional African communities
   • In Traditional African communities it is gate way to more responsibilities while among the Jews one it too young for any responsibility
     4*2=8mks
3. Outline Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah ( 8mks)
   • The Messiah would be born of a virgin/young woman
   • He would be called Emmanuel
   • He would be a wonderful counselor /Mighty God/Everlasting Father/Prince of peace
   • The Messiah would have an everlasting kingdom
   • He would be a ruler from the house of David
   • He would rule with justice/righteousness/peace
   • He would be humble/simple/ordinary/without beauty (nothing attractive)
   • The messiah would be Rejected/despised/sentenced to die
   • He would suffer for the forgiveness of sins of many people
   • It would be the will of His Father for Him to suffer
   • He would succeed in His work/ be highly honored
   • He would be filled with Gods Spirit/anointed
   • He would preach good news/set captives free
4. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah (7mks)
   • The Jews expected the Messiah to come from the lineage of David/royal descent
   • They expected the Messiah to come after the return of prophet Elijah
   • The expected the Messiah to be apolitical leader/one who would overthrow the Roman rulers
   • The Messiah would convert Jerusalem to be a Centre of rule/political Centre
   • The Messiah was not expected to associate with the poor/sinners/gentiles
   • The Messiah was expected to make Judaism a superior religion
   • The Jews expected the Messiah who would perform miracles
   • They expected establishment of the kingdom of Messiah to be proceeded with cosmic signs
   • They expected the Messiah to Establish the Kingdom by conquering the Enemies of Israel
   • The Messiah was to rule the whole world
5. Explain the teachings of Jesus on the qualities of a true disciple Lk 6:20-49 (8mks)
   • Perseverance-in the face of persecution-A true disciple should should endure suffering
   • unwaring faith in Jesus –a true disciple should have absolute faith in God
   • Love for enemies- a true disciple should love even their enemies/pray for them
   • Obedience/implementers of the teachings of Jesus –A true disciple should accept the Lordship of Christ
   • Forgiving others- A true disciple should forgive others/not revenge
   • Not judge others-A true disciple should exercise self-criticism before judging others
   • Show compassion/mercy to others-A true disciple should be merciful just like God
6. Give signs of the end time as taught by Jesus according to St Luke 21:5-38 (6mks)
   • Strange things will happen to the celestial bodies/sun/moon/star
   • People will come claiming to be the Messiah
   • There would be wars between nations
   • Natural calamities like earthquakes/roaring of the seas will occur
   • The followers of Christ will be hated/persecuted
   • There would be famine/pestilences
7. Describe the incidences that led to rejection of Jesus at Nazareth Lk4:16-30 (7mks)
   • Jesus came to Nazareth where He was brought up
   • He went to the Synagogue as he usually did on the Sabbath Day
   • He was given a book of prophet Isaiah when He stood up to rea
   • He opened the book found the place that was written About Him and read it to the people
   • After reading He closed the book and gave it to Attendant and sat down
   • Everybody in the synagogue looked at Him
   • He told them that the scripture He has read was fulfilled in their hearing
   • All people were Happy with what He had spoken
   • People wondered aloud saying “is this not Josephs son”
   • Jesus told them that they would ask Him to do in His country things He had in Capernaum
   • He told them that they were many widows in Israel during the time of Elijah but God sent the prophet to a prophet to a widow to Zeraphath/God only healed Naaman the Syria of Leprosy during the time of Elisha
   • They were filled with anger/wanted to throw Him head long the cliff
   • Jesus passed through their midst and went away
8. State Jesus’s teachings on how human being should relate to one another from the sermon on the plain(Lk6:27-38) ( 5mks)
   
   • Human being should love enemies
   • They should do good to those who hate them
   • They should bless those who mistreat them
   • They should bless those who curse them
   • They should help those in need
   • They should lend without expecting anything in return
   • They should show mercy to others
   • They should not judge/condemn others
   • Human being should forgive one another
   • They should be generous
   • They should do unto others what they expect done to them
9. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Lk19:28-40 ( 8mks)
   • When Jesus came to Mt. Olives, He sent two of His disciples to get a colt which they were to bring to Him
   • The disciples found the colt and untied it
   • The owner of the colt sought to know where it was being taken
   • The disciples told them that the Lord needed it
   • The disciples brought the colt to Jesus/ put garments on its back and set Jesus on it
   • As Jesus went along on the colt, people spread the garments on the Road where He passed
   • The whole crowd of disciples praised/glorified God joyfully in loud voices for all the mighty works they had seen
   • Jesus answered them that if the disciples keep quiet, the stones would cry out
10. State factors that have affected kinship system in traditional African Communities Today (8mks)
    • Formal Education
    • Modern religions/Christianity/Islam
    • Mass media influence
    • Permissiveness in the society
    • Western civilization
    • Migration/individual land ownership
    • New government structures/system
    • Economic factors/poverty/wealth/social status
    • Urbanization
    • Modern science and Technology