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

INSTRUCTIONS:    

• Answer ALL the questions
• All answers must be written in English

1. Name the five major divisions of Old and New Testament. (5mks)
2. Outline four similarities between traditional African view of evil and Christian understanding of sin.(8mks)
3. Outline five activities of David that showed he had faith in God. (5mks0
4. Give five ways in which Christian enhance the true worship of God today. (5mks)
5. Outline the role of God in African Traditional African society. (5mks)
6. Highlight factors that have brought changes in African Traditional African society(5mks)
7. Outline Jeremiahs prophecy concerning the messiah (6mks)
8. Describe the call of the first disciples.(8mks)
9. State five lessons that Christian learn from the call of the first disciples. (5mks)
10. Describe the transfiguration of Jesus (8mks)
11. Identify six ways in through which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ (6mks)
12. Narrate the parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-13) (8mks)
13. With reference to the story of the rich man and Lazarus, explain the teaching of Jesus on proper use of wealth (Luke 16; 19-31). (5mks)
14. Give five reasons why Christian pray. (5mks)
15. Identify six ways in which Christians prepare themselves for the second coming of Christ.(5mks)
16. Give six reasons why Peter denied Jesus.(6mks)
17. list five names that are used to refer to Lord’s Supper today.(5mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Name the five major divisions of Old and New Testament. (5mks)
   • Law books.
   • Historical.
   • Prophetic.
   • Poetic.
   • Letters/epistles.
   • Gospel.               5×1= 5 marks
2. Outline four similarities between traditional African view of evil and Christian understanding of sin.(8mks)
   • In both cases, evil is caused by a foreign agent/forces/external forces i.e. serpent .in the Bible and malicious /bad spirit in the African community.
   • In both sin comes as a result of disobedience of the culprit.
   • Both looked at evil as something coming from a curse.
   • Both agree that the result of evil is suffering and hardship.
   • In both, evil leads to separation from God/destroys relationship between God and people.
   • In both, God is the guardian of law and order/morality.
   • In both, evil leads to death of the offender   4×2= 8 marks
3. Outline five activities of David that showed he had faith in God. (5mks)
   • David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
   • He did not only make Jerusalem his political capital but also the holy city/religious/ spiritual-capital in which all Israelites came for religious occasions. He composed the psalms used in worship.
   • He showed respect to the prophets of Yahweh E.g. Nathan.
   • When David made mistakes he repented and asked for Yahweh’s forgiveness.
   • David humbled himself before Yahweh and completely submitted to his will.
   • He advised others to obey God.
   • He constantly prayed to God and sought his guidance.
   • He conquered the enemies of Israel to enable the Israelites worship God in peace.     5×1= 5 marks     
4. Give five ways in which Christian enhance the true worship of God today. (5mks)
   • Praying for God’s guidance..
   • Attending Christian conventions.
   • Leading exemplary lives.
   • Respecting and forgiving others.
   • Giving tithes/offerings.
   • Reading the bible.
   • Seeking guidance and counseling.
   • Providing theological training for the clergy.   5×1= 5 marks
5. Outline the role of God in African Traditional African society. (5mks)
   • Caring for his creation.
   • Giving and sustaining human life.
   • Protecting human beings from evil.
   • Answering prayers.
   • Punishing evil doers.
   • Controlling evil spirits.
   • Giving order to the universe.
   • Giving power to the specialists.
   • Keeper/ guardian of morality.       5×1= 5 marks
6. Highlight five factors that have brought changes in African Traditional society.(5mks)
   • Foreign religion e.g. Christianity Islamic and Hinduism.
   • Foreign cultures and values.
   • Western education.
   • Money economy.
   • New forms of employment
   • Improved infrastructure.
   • Modern science and technology.
   • New forms of government systems and policies.
   • Rural – Urban Migration.
   • Mass Media.
   • Modern Medicine.  5×1= 5 marks
7. Outline Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning the messiah (6mks)
   • messiah would come from the house of  David
   • He would be called Lord our righteousness
   • He would reign as a king
   • He would rule wisely
   • He would ensure the Israelites lived securely
   • He would execute justice in the land
   • He would bring salvation upon Judah            6×1= 6 marks 
8. Describe the call of the first disciples.(8mks)
   • One day Jesus standing by the lake of Gennesaret where the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God
   • He saw two boats close to the shore and got into one of them which was Simon’s
   • He taught the people from this boat.
   • After he had finished speaking, he asked Simon to cast the net into the sea for a catch.
   • At first Simon was reluctant because he had been fishing the whole day and night and had caught nothing.
   • Simon eventually agreed and cast the nets into the sea; together with his partners John and James the sons of Zebedee, they caught such a huge number of fish that the net began to tear.
   • They beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both the boats, so they began to sink.
   • They were so moved by the miraculous catch of fish that Simon fell on his knees before Jesus and urged him go away and confessed that he is a sinner
   • Jesus told Simon not to be afraid for from that time onwards he will be catching men.
   • The other companions of Simon Peter were Andrew and the two sons of Zebedee; John and James; they all left everything and followed Jesus .                               8×1= 8 marks
9. State five lessons that Christian learn from the call of the first disciples. (5mks)
   • Christen learn that god still call people to serve him today.
   • Christians are called by god to serve him.
   • Christian learn that god can call anyone.
   • Those called to serve God should repent their sins.
   • Eternal life supersedes earthly riches.
   • Christian should encourage team work.
   • There is hope for inheriting the kingdom of God for those who follow Jesus.
   • God reveals himself through life situations.            5×1= 5 marks
10. Describe the transfiguration of Jesus (8mks)
    • Jesus went up the mountain to pray,
    • He took his beloved disciple with him--- Peter , john, and James,
    • As Jesus was praying his physical body was transformed into a heavenly glorious body.
    • His clothes become dazzling white and his face shone with new brightness.
    • Suddenly Moses an Elijah appeared and spoke to Jesus about his departure.
    • Peter and his companion who were asleep woke up and show Jesus transfigured. They saw two men standing with him.
    • As the two men were leaving peter suggested to Jesus that they should build three booths one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah.
    • A cloud came over disciples and they were frightened.
    • A voice was heard saying that Jesus was the beloved son of God who should be listened to.
    • Jesus found himself alone.
    • The disciples dint tell anyone of what they saw.           8×1= 8 marks
11. Identify six ways in through which the church continues with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ (6mks)
    • Praying for the sick/ laying hand/anointing the sick.
    • Visiting the sick.
    • Offering guidance and counseling to the sick.
    • Performing duties to the sick.
    • Building hospitals / health facilities to the sick.
    • Training medical personnel.
    • Offering medical training.
    • Providing financial / material support to the sick.
    • By preaching the word of God to the sick.
    • Participating in cleaning the environment.
    • By donating blood to save life.      6×1= 6 marks
12. Narrate the parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-13) (8mks)
    • There was once a rich man who employed a servant to manage his property
    • The rich man got a word that the manager was misusing his resources. He called him and informed him to give him a complete account of how he was handling his property
    • The shrewd manager knew that the manage was going to sack him and he decided to befriend the debtors so that they could take care of him when sacked
    • One debtor owed the master one hundred measures of oil. He was asked to change to fifty.
    • The second servant owed the manager a hundred measures  wheat and was told to change to eighty.
    • The master praised the manager for doing such a shrewd thing
    • Jesus praised the manager not because f his dishonesty but because he acted promptly in a moment of crisis   5×1= 5 marks
13. With reference to the story of the rich man and Lazarus, explain the teaching of Jesus on proper use of wealth (Luke 16; 19-31). (5mks)
    • Wealth should be used to alleviate the suffering of others/ help the needy.
    • Wealth should be used to spread the good news.
    • Wealth should be used to serve others/ glorify God.
    • Wealth should not be used to buy unnecessary material possession while others are suffering.
    • Proper use of wealth enables one to serve in heaven.
    • Wealth should not be use to humiliate/ press others.
    • Too much wealth can prevent one from having eternal life/ entering Gods kingdom.
    • Wealth is a gift/ blessing from God.
    • Wealth is temporary/not permanent.      5×1= 5 marks
14. Give five reasons why Christian pray. (5mks)
    • To thank God
    • To intercede on behalf of others
    • To show their faith in  God
    • To honour God/show the power of God
    • To ask for their needs
    • To confess sins /ask for forgiveness
    • To communicate with God
    • To relieve anxiety/fear/worries           5×1= 5 marks
15. Identify six ways in which Christians prepare themselves for the second coming of Christ.(5mks)
    • Repenting their sins
    • Through Baptism
    • Forgive one another.
    • Assisting the needy.
    • Attending fellowships
    • Praying and fasting.
    • Paying tithes/offering
    • Preaching the gospel.
    • Sing/praising God
    • Leading a righteous/ holy life. 
    • Preaching the word of God to those who have not heard
    • Being obedient to God’s commandments
    • Through helping the needy      5×1= 5 marks
16. Give six reasons why Peter denied Jesus.(6mks)
    • Peter was afraid of being arrested/killed
    • He was overcome by the devil/Satan
    • The denial had been predicted by Jesus
    • Peter was confused by the turn of events
    • He was disappointed by the fact that Jesus did not fight back He lacked faith in Jesus
    • He had no support/solidarity with other disciples                5 ×1= 5 marks
17. Give five names that are used to refer to Lord’s Supper today.(5mks)\
    • Last supper
    • Common meal
    • The lord’s table
    • The Eucharist
    • Holy mass
    • Blessed sacrament               5×1= 5 marks