CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Term 2 Opener Exams 2023

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QUESTIONS

1. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the messiah. (7mks)
2. State seven similarities between the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:8-17) (7mks)
3. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist. (6mks.
1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings on how human being should relate to one other. (5mks)
2. Describe the incident in which Jesus forgone the sinful woman. (Luke 7:36-50) (8mks)
3. Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness. (7mks)
1. Outline Jesus teaching on waterfulness and readiness. (Luke 12:35-48) (8mks)
2. Narrate the parable of widow and the unjust judge. (Luke 18:1-8) (6mks)
3. Give six reasons why Christians should have faith in god. (6mks)
1. Identify the gift of the Holy Spirit according to St. Paul. (1corinthian 12:7-11) (8mks)
2. How was the life of peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (6mks)
3. Explain six ways in which the gift of the Holy Spirit is abused in the church today. (6mks)
1. What are the advantages of a monogamous marriage? (8mks)
2. State seven reasons why employment of minors is rampant in the third world countries. (7mks)
3. Give reasons why the church is involved in fight against HIV/AIDS. (5mks)
1. List various form of punishment in the society today. (6mks)
2. Name seven practices in African traditional communities that promote law and order and justice. (7mks)
3. Give seven ways of curbing ethnicity in Kenya today. (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the messiah. (7mks)
  - To come after the return of Prophet Elijah.
  - To come from the linage of David/royal descent
  - Would convert Jerusalem to be a centre of rule/political center.
  - Expected to make Judaism a superior religion
  - Not expected to associate with the poor/sinners/gentiles
  - To be a political leader/to overthrow the roman ruler.
  - To rule the whole world.
  - Expected the establishment of the kingdom of the messiah to be preceded by cosmic signs/mysterious.
  - To establish the kingdom by conquering the enemies of Israel.
  - Perform miracles
2. State seven similarities between the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:8-17) (7mks)
  - In both the missions of john and Jesus were specified by the angel.
  - In both the message were delivered by the angel Gabriel.
  - In both the children would is Gods servant.
  - In both cases the children would be, male.
  - In both birth were to be divine intervention/extraordinary.
  - In both the names of the children to be born were given by the angels.
  - In both the angel told Zachariah and Mary not to be afraid.
  - In both cases signs were given to confirm the messages/signs were given to Zachariah
  - In both messages was delivered by angel Gabriel.
3. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist. (6mks.
  - Children are a gift from god.
  - Be persistence in prayers.
  - Having faith/trust in god.
  - Doubting gods regardless of the circumstances we are in.
  - Be patient.
  - God was a purpose for their lives.
1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings on how human being should relate to one other. (5mks)
  - Human being should love one another/ their enemies.
  - They should practice sharing/help others be courageous.
  - They should be merciful to one another.
  - They should not judge/condemn others.
  - They forgive one another no t to revenge.
  - Pray for those who wrong them.
  - They should do good to those who hate them.
  - They should not discriminate against one another.
2. Describe the incident in which Jesus forgone the sinful woman. (Luke 7:36-50) (8mks)
  - Jesus had been invited by the Pharisee for dinner.
  - While he was at the table a sinful woman came with an alabaster flack of ointment.
  - She flood at Jesus’ feet weeping /wet his feet with tears.
  - She used her hair to wipe the feet of Jesus.
  - She kissed the feet of Jesus.
  - She then anointed the feet of Jesus with the ointment.
  - The Pharisee who had invited Jesus questioned in his heart whether Jesus was a prophet.
  - Jesus knew the thoughts of Simon and told him the parable of the creditor and the two debtors.
  - Jesus asked Simon who of the debtors would love the creditor more.
  - Simon said the debtor with more debt would love the creditor more.
  - He told Simon that the woman had shown much love because her many sins had been forgiven.
  - Jesus then told the woman that her sins had been forgiven.
  - The other guest began to question who Jesus was to have power to forgive sins.
  - Jesus told the woman her faith had saved her.
  - He told her to go in peace.
3. Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness. (7mks)
  - To be at peace with god.
  - To show obedience to the teaching of Jesus.
  - To improve their relationship with others.
  - It gives them confidence to serve God.
  - To acknowledge their weakness/sign of humility.
  - It shows the desire to lead a righteous life.
  - It is appreciatiation to Gods’ mercy.
  - It is a way of self reproach.
  - It is administration of their faith in god.
  - So as to be forgiven by God.
1. Outline Jesus teaching on watchfulness and readiness. (Luke 12:35-48)(8mks)
  - Believers should be dressed for his coming.
  - They should keep their lamps burning.
  - They should be awake/alert.
  - Those who are found waiting will be blessed.
  - They should be preparing at all times since they do not know the time for Christ coming.
  - Believers should continue working until Christ comes back.
  - The servants/believers who are drunkards/ on street fellow workers will be punished.
  - Those who know what is required of them/their masters will and fail to do it will receive severe beating.
  - Believers are expected to respond to god according to how much they have received from him.
  - Those who do wrong out of ignorance will receive lesser beatings/punishment.
2. Narrate the parable of widow and the unjust judge. (Luke 18:1-8) (6mks)
  - The judge never feared god neither feared god nor regarded man.
  - There was a widow who kept on coming to the judge to settle a case between her and her enemies/adversaries.
  - The judge at first refused grant the request of the widow.
  - The widow did not give up/persist on her request.
  - The judge was afraid of getting worn out by the widows insistence.
  - Thejudge finally accepted to grant the widow her request.
  - Jesus said that god would vindicate/grant the request of those who pray nto him persistence.
  - Jesus said that god responds to those who pray to him in faith speedily.
3. Give six reasons why Christians should have faith in god. (6mks)
  - God fulfills the promises he makes to human beings.
  - Faith is a requirement for all Christians.
  - Those who pray in faith receives their request.
  - Christians are dependant on god for all things.
  - Faith is a sign of commitment to god/help Christians to grow spiritually.
  - It is through faith in god that Christians can perform miracles great things.
  - Christians who have faith in god can be saved/healed.
  - Faith in god helps Christian to overcome temptations/ face challenges/persecutions.
1. Identify the gift of the Holy Spirit according to St. Paul. (1corinthian 12:7-11) (8mks)
  - Word of wisdom.
  - Word of knowledge.
  - Gift of faith.
  - Gift of healing.
  - Gift of working miracles.
  - Gift of preaching/prophecy.
  - Gift of speaking in tongues.
  - Interpreting of tongues.
  - Distinguishing between spirits.
2. How was the life of peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (6mks
  - He was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
  - He spoke in tongue
  - He defended the apostles that they were not drunk.
  - Peter became courageous.
  - He preached the word of god.
  - He became a witness of the work/death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  - He was able to remember/narrate Old Testament scriptures.
  - He gained wisdom/ admired people on what to do.
  - He baptized the believers.
  - He took up discipleship roles.
3. Explain six ways in which the gift of the Holy Spirit is abused in the church today. (6mks)
  - Some Christians pretend that they have a certain gift of the Holy Spirit.
  - By asking for payment before healing the sick.
  - Some Christians may impact demonic powers on the innocent/ignorant on they claim to perform the miracles.
  - Some Christians who possess the gifts of the Holy Spirit develop pride/arrogance.
  - Christians misuse the gift of prophecy by giving wrong information.
  - Some use the gift to bring division in the church/teaching sphuter groups.
  - Some Christian refuse to utilize the gifts they posses/ persmalize the gifts.
  - Speaking in tongues during worship leads to church to confusion if the tongues are not interpreted.
1. What are the advantages of a monogamous marriage? (8mks)
  - It enhances informacy/conjugal rights in the family.
  - It upholds dignity/honor of the family members and children respect their parents.
  - Security is enhanced.
  - Love is not divided.
  - It eases wrangles on property ownership/inheritance.
  - It is a covenant protected by god/ the state.
  - It reduces the risk of being infected with sexual transmission (STIs)/HIV and AIDS.
  - Providing for family need/reasons is easier.
  - It reduces deligu among the children.
  - The women takes pride in marriage is able to enjoy the previleges.
2. State seven reasons why employment of minors is rampant in the third world countries. (7mks)
  - Their labour is cheap.
  - They are unionsable.
  - They can be easily be hired and fired.
  - Land cashes/political uphearrals make some children to run away and seek employment.
  - Negligence of some parents force children to find ways of living.
  - Parents use them to bring extra income to their family due to poverty.
  - Aids orphans/parentsless may go for such employment.
  - They are ignorant of their rights.
3. Give reasons why the church is involved in fight against HIV/AIDS. (5mks)
  - It is acontimeation of Jesus work of healing.
  - The church has ability to guide and counsel promotes moral values in the society.
  - To cater for the infected/affected members within the community.
  - To conserve/preserve gods creation.
  - It is the duty of the church to reduce human suffering on orphans.
  - To promote economic development.
  - To promote peace in the family/co-existence.
1. List various form of punishment in the society today. (6mks)
  - Imprisonment.
  - Capital punishment
  - Corporal punishment
  - Probation
  - Payment of fines.
  - Denial of certain privileges
  - Deportation/exile
  - Detention without trial.
2. Name seven practices in African traditional communities that promote law and order and justice. (7mks)
  - Punishment of the offenders.
  - Observing the taboos.
  - Intermarriages.
  - Initiate dialogue.
  - Sending of emiserces and mechators
  - Sharing meals to those in disputes.
  - Administration of oaths.
  - Installation of rulers, king, chiefs and elders.
  - Making covenant.
3. Give seven ways of curbing ethnicity in Kenya today. (7mks)
  - Creating more national schools.
  - Discouraging inter-ethinic marriages.
  - Use of common language.
  - Punish perpetrators of tribalism/hate speech.
  - Encouraging domestic tourism.
  - Sensitizing people appreciate and respect different communities.
  - Through monitoring and censorship of vernacular stations.
  - Showing godly love to all like Jesus did.
  - Supporting educational and cultural programmes to promote national unity.
  - Having a national dress.