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

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer any five questions
• All answers must be written in English

QUESTIONS

1.  
   1. Give seven expectations of the Jewish people about the Messiah.   (7mks)
   2. With reference to Luke 1:13-17 outline the message of Angel Gabriel about John to Zechariah. (7mks)
   3. State six ways in which the Church wins people for the Kingdom of God . (6mks)
2.  
   1. Describe the incident when Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 -25 ) (7mks)
   2. Outline seven qualities of true discipleship according to the teachings of Jesus (Luke 6:27-49) (7mks)
   3. Identify six ways through which Christians demonstrate true discipleship (6mks)
3.  
   1. Give seven reasons why Jewish religious leaders rejected Jesus as their Messiah (7mks)
   2. Narrate the parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20:9-18) (8mks)
   3. State six reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of Jesus  (6mks)
4.  
   1. Describe how the image of the vine and branches is used to teach about the unity of believers (8mks)
   2. State seven St. Paul’s teachings on how the gifts of Holy Spirit should be used in the Church (7mks)
   3. Give five factors which threaten unity in the Church today (5mks)
5.  
   1. Give seven reasons why Christians should not resort to strike action (7mks)
   2. Outline seven criteria a Christian should use when choosing forms of Leisure activities to engage in. (7mks)
   3. Show how modern family planning methods have affected Kenyan families (6mks)
6.  
   1. Outline the traditional African concept of wealth (8mks)
   2. Identify seven ways in which Christians can use their wealth to glorify God (7mks)
   3. State five reasons why Christians should condemn bribery and corruption (5mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Give seven expectations of the  Jewish about the Messiah (7mks)
      • He would conquer nations/military ruler.
      • He would rule the world/earthly king/political leader.
      • He would avenge the enemies of Israel.
      • He would be a descendant of David.
      • He would set up a powerful kingdom of Israelites.
      • He would appear in Jerusalem full of glory
      • He was to appear/come after the return of Elijah
      • He was to perform miracles.
      • He would not associate with the sinners, gentiles and outcasts.
   2. With reference to Luke 1:13-17 outline the message of Angel Gaabriel about John to Zachariah             (7mks)
      • His name was to be John
      • He would bring joy to his parents.
      • He would be great before God.
      • He would be a Nazarite.
      • He was to be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb.
      • He would turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God
      • He was to go before the Lord in the spirit of Elijah.
      • He will turn the hearts of the father's to the children
   3. State six ways in which the church wins people for the Kingdom of God (6mks)
      • Baptizing them
      • Asking people to repent their sins
      • Providing guidance and counseling
      • Encouraging the youth to stop immoral practices
      • Preaching to people about salvation
      • Rehabiliting wrong doers and making them useful members.
      • Praying for them to change in readiness for the Kingdom
      • Assisting the needy.
2.  
   1. Describe the incident when Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 -25 ) (7mks)
      • Jesus and His disciples sailed across Lake Galilee when they encountered a storm
      • Jesus was asleep when water started entering their boat.
      • The disciples were afraid that they would drown
      • They awoke Jesus and asked Him to save them before their boat capsized.
      • Jesus rebuked the wind and waves
      • Jesus challenged them on their faith
      • The disciples were amazed by Jesus power to command the storm
   2. Outline seven qualities of true discipleship according to teachings of Jesus (Luke 6:27-49) (7mks)
      • Perseverance in the face of opposition
      • Unwavering faith in Jesus
      • Love for enemies
      • Obedience to Jesus' teachings
      • Should practice self criticism before judging others
      • Being merciful to others
      • Forgiving others
      • Bear good fruits.
      • Fair when passing judgment to others
      • Sharing with the needy
   3. Identify six ways through which Christians demonstrates true discipleship (6mks)
      • Preaching repentance and forgiveness of sin
      • Living exemplary lives
      • Reconciling warring parties
      • Enduring opposition and rejection on Jesus account
      • Condemn social injustices in society
      • Donate financial and material support to the needy
      • Exercising self criticism
      • Forgiving those offending for the purpose of peace
3.  
   1. Give seven reasons why Jewish religious leaders reject Jesus as their Messiah (7mks)
      • He came from a poor humble background
      • They did not understand His teachings
      • He was claiming to be the son of God yet they knew His earthly parents,sister and brother
      • They expected a worldly king, yet He was a spiritual king
      • Nothing good was expected to come from Nazareth yet Jesus came from there
      • He was associated with sinners
      • He broke the Sabbath laws i.e.healed on a Sabbath
      • He claimed to have powers to forgive sins that they considered blasphemy
      • Jesus did not belong to any of the Jewish religious leader group
   2. Narrate the parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20:9-18) (8mks)
      • When Jesus was teaching and preaching in Temple during his Jerusalem ministry, the Jewish religious leaders questioned His authority
      • Jesus told them the parable of the wicked tenants to help interpret His role and that of His opponents
      • A man planted a vineyard and gave it out to tenants
      • He then went away for a long time
      • During the harvest, he sent three of his servants to ask for his portion of the harvest
      • The tenant best up all the servants
      • The owner of the vineyard sent his own son
      • The son was also beaten up and killed
      • Jesus said that the owner would destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others
      • Jesus concluded the parable that the very stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
   3. State six reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply teachings of Jesus (6mks)
      • Alternative religions
      • Too much wealth
      • It is too demanding
      • Lack of faith
      • Science and technology seems to provide solutions to man's problems
      • Lack of proper role models
      • Discouragement from church leaders
      • Permissiveness in the society
      • Drug abuse makes people not to think about God
4.  
   1. Describe how the image of the vine and branches is used to teach about the unity of believers (8mks)
      • God is the vine dresser/Jesus is the true Vine
      • The Christians are the branches
      • Christians are related to God through Jesus
      • The unfaithful Christians are the unfruitful branches which are cut away
      • The faithful Christians/fruitful branches are pruned so as to produce more fruits
      • Christians can only bear fruits/ do good if they remain united to Christ
      • Through Christ all Christians are joined to one another
      • Christians should rely on God for all providence
   2. State seven St. Paul’s teachings on how the gifts of Holy Spirit should be used in the church (7mks)
      • Should be used for the common good of all
      • Should be used to strengthen members
      • Should be used to bring unity
      • There is need to respect/ appreciate all the Gifts
      • Should be used in an orderly way
      • Should be used in love
      • Gift of speaking in tongues should be minimised in public
      • There is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful
      • prophecies should be carefully evaluated
   3. Give five factors which threaten unity in the church today (5mks)
      • Misinterpretation of the scriptures
      • Struggle for leadership
      • Conservatism
      • Traditional and cultural differences
      • Insecurity in the country
      • Political differences
      • Doctrinal differences
      • Materialism
      • Churches stand on certain issues such as abortion and gay marriages
5.  
   1. Give seven reasons why Christians should not resort to strike action (7mks
      • It may lead to violence
      • It leads to idleness which is condemned in the Bible
      • It wastes time and resources
      • It leads to poor relationship between employees and employers
      • It disrupts peaceful working
      • It can lead to destruction of property
      • It can lead to loss of life
      • It can lead to suffering of individuals or families
      • It is an autocratic way of bargaining
   2. Outline seven criteria a Christian should use when choosing a form of Leisure activities to engage in (7mks)
      • There should be a balance between active and passive leisure to avoid over indulgence
      • The choice of leisure activity should not negatively affect one and other people in the community
      • Leisure should only come after work as a form of rest and relaxation
      • One should consider only those activities that are moral and promote Christian principles
      • Leisure that make one to be extravagant should be avoided
      • One should reject those leisure activities that are dangerous to one's health
      • One should engage in activities that promote service to others
      • The principle of moderation should be applied in any leisure activities undertaken to avoid the danger of addiction
      • Any leisure activity that has inbuilt risk should be avoided
   3. Show how a modern family planning methods have affected Kenyan families (6mks)
      • Have led to sterility
      • Have led to unfaithfulness in marriage
      • Led to health problems e.g breast cancer
      • Have led to miscarriages and premature births
      • Have enabled people to have the size of family they can manage hence   improvement of the living standards
      • Some of the methods are very expensive
      • Some methods are irreversible
      • Incase of failure of the methods used, the mother and child tend to be rejected
      • Have led to misunderstanding in the family due to disagreements on what methods to use
6.  
   1. Outline the Traditional African concept of wealth (8mks)
      • Wealth is a blessing from God
      • It is part and parcel of human existence
      • It is measured in the amount of property/wives/children one has
      • It can be owned individually/communally
      • Wealth is acquired through hardwork/inheritance/gifts/raids/dowry
      • Wealth determines one's social status
      • Wealth should be used to help the needy in society
      • Wealth is used to worship God
      • There are rules governing how it should be distributed
   2. Identify seven ways in which Christians can use their wealth to glorify God (7mks)
      • By giving tithes and offerings to God
      • By sponsoring the spread of the gospel
      • By giving food to famine stricken areas
      • Giving money to build hospitals and rehabilitation centers
      • Using it to build churches
      • Printing Gospel material to be used by Christians
      • Organizing workshops to enlighten the people about God
      • By giving alms to the destitute members of the community
   3. State five reasons why Christians should condemn bribery and corruption (5mks)
      • It leads to individualism and selfishness
      • It degrades one's personality
      • One can be jailed
      • It leads to social inequalities
      • It promotes injustices
      • It leads to nepotism, tribalism and discrimination.
      • The Bible condemns it as a social evil
      • It leads to national poverty
      • It is morally wrong for Christians to take or receive bribes