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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PAPER 2

1. (a) With reference to St. Luke’s Gospel state the mission of John the Baptist as prophesied by
his

father in the Benedictus 4mks)

(b) Give the teachings of John the Baptist about the Messiah (8mks)

(c) How do Christians today play the role of John the Baptist? (8mks)

2. (a) Describe the reasons why Jesus taught in parables (6mks)

(b) Explain the qualities of God from the parable of the prodigal son (8mks)

(c) Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus reacted to his parables (6mks)

3. (a) Explain the role of the Holy Spirit as taught by Jesus Christ (8mks)

(b) Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost (7mks)

(c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifested in the church today? (5mks)

4. (a) State the factors that lead to sexual immorality among the youth today (8mks)

(b) Give guidelines that can help boys and girls to lead responsible sexual lives (6mks)

(c) Describe the social and the moral effects of HIV/AIDS on the family (6mks)

5. (a) Give the qualities a Christian would look for in a prospective marriage partner (7mks)

(b) Give the characteristics of responsible parenthood (8mks)

(c) Family life today is faced with innumerable problems. List some of them (5mks)

6. (a) Give reasons why people work (6mks)

(b) Explain some of the factors that bring about unemployment in Kenya today (8mks)

(c) What are the negative results brought about by a strike action in a school situation?
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1. a) With reference to St. Luke’s Gospel state the Mission of John the Baptist as prophesied by
his

father in the Benedictus (4mks)

1. i) He would be the prophet of the most high

2. ii) He would go before the Lord to prepare the road for him/ he would be the forerunner of the
Messiah

• His duty would involve imparting the knowledge of salvation to the people

1. He would call people to repentance and forgiveness in order to restore the right relationship
with God
2. He would give ‘light’ to those living in darkness and guide them into path of peace

Any 4×1=4 mks

1. b) Give the teachings of John the Baptist about the Messiah (8mks)
2. i) He was going to be famous and greater than John the Baptist
3. ii) He would baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire

• He would bring God’s salvation/ saviour/ save humanity

1. He will proclaim judgement

2. He will punish the sinners and reward the righteous/ give eternal life
3. Jesus is the Messiah/ Christ is the anointed one
 • Jesus as the lamb who takes away the sins of the world/ Christ would die for the sins of
humanity
• Jesus will be a Lord and a judge

1. Jesus will lead the new community of believers

2. Christ was sent by God/ He is from God Any 8×1=8 mks
3. c) How do Christians today play the role of John the Baptist? (8mks)
4. i) John baptised the believers; Christians today baptise those who believe
5. ii) John preached and called people to repentance; Christians today preach and call people to
repentance

• Like John Christians should announce the consequences of not believing in Christ’s salvation

1. Like John Christians should be bold enough to condemn evil in society

2. Like John advised the tax collectors to be honest, Christians should advice people to be honest
and not practice corruption
3. John proclaimed Christ as the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Christians
should do the same today

• John taught against accusing people falsely, Christians should preach and practice justice
• John taught on sharing, therefore Christians should not only preach but also practice it

1. Christians should realise that Christianity alone without sincerity cannot justify their entry into
the kingdom of God Any 8×1=8 mks
2. a) Describe the reasons why Jesus taught in parables (6mks)
3. i) To distinguish the serious seekers of the kingdom from those who were just eager to

listen to the story

1. To explain unknown issues in a language people could easily understand

• To make people think critically about issues concerning the Kingdom

1. They were used by Jesus to teach about God’s Kingdom

2. To teach about God’s mercy to sinners i.e. parable of the debtors/ parable of lost coin
3. To conceal his true identity as the Messiah

• To teach about the requirement of God’s Kingdom

• Parables were avenues of passing important teachings to the people, how to relate to one
another, how to use wealth and even how to pray
 1. It was a method of teaching which was common those days
2. To teach his disciples that they should be persistent and never be discouraged (Lk18:1-8)
3. He wanted to make an indirect attack on his opponents like the Pharisees, the scribes and the
Sadducees Any 6×1=6 mks
4. b) Explain the qualities of God from the parable of the prodigal son (8mks)
5. i) God is a God of freedom who has given man freedom to choose as the father granted the

wishes of the younger son

1. God responds to people’s prayer and request as the father listened to the wishes of his younger
son

• God is always concerned about sinners as the father was looking forward to the return of his
son

1. God is merciful and compassionate and ready to receive those who repent as the father
welcomed his son
2. God is a loving father as he loves us unlimitedly the way the father loved his younger son
3. God is happy and rejoices when the repentant sinner go back to him i.e. when the lost one is
found as the father rejoiced when the son came back

• God is forgiving as the father forgave his son

• God does not discriminate against some people. All people are his children just like the father
did not discriminate against his son

1. God is generous as shown by the father who gave his younger son part of his property and told
the older one that all my wealth is yours
2. God is mysterious i.e. the older son could not understand what the father was doing
3. God provides as he is the provider and giver; this is seen in the father giving his younger son a
ring and clothing

• God knows and understands each individual needs as the father knew the needs of his
sons Any 8×1=8 mks

1. c) Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus reacted to his parables (6mks)
2. i) They were surprised at the meaning and reasons for the use of parables
3. ii) They failed to understand the message of some of the parables

• They asked Jesus to explain the parables

1. They felt privileged

 2. They understood some parables clearly
3. They marvelled at Jesus ability to teach using parables

• They enjoyed listening to Jesus parables

• They felt challenged by Jesus parables

3. a) Explain the role of the Holy Spirit as taught by Jesus

Christ (8mks)
4. i) He would be a counsellor/ advocate/ a comforter / aiding believers / helpers
5. ii) He would convict people about sins, righteousness and the coming judgement

• He would remind the believers everything that Jesus had taught them

1. He would reveal the truth concerning God the father and Jesus the son
2. He would pass judgement to the sinners
3. He would declare things to come through the believers

• He will glorify Jesus by declaring what belongs to Jesus Christ from the father
• He would teach the believers of all things and reveal the sins of the world

1. He would give authority to the believers to forgive sin

2. He would give the believers power to become witnesses of Jesus Christ
3. He would enable the believers to discern and expose the secret heart of sinful people

• He would affirm the right of Jesus as the son of God Any 8×1=8 mks

1. b) Relate the message of peter on the day of Pentecost (7mks)

2. i) What was happening was the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy about the outpouring of

God’s spirit

1. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit was a positive proof that the Messianic age had arrived
through Jesus Christ

• Jesus was from Nazareth through whom God worked miracles

1. Jesus suffered and was crucified by sinful people in accordance with God’s plan
2. God raised Jesus up to fulfill the prophecy of King David
3. The apostles are living witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus
• God has exalted Jesus and made him both God and saviour
• Jesus is a descendant of David

1. Peter told the people to repent so that they could be forgiven and receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit Any 8×1=8 mks
2. c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifested in the Church today? (5mks)
3. i) People speaking in tongues
4. ii) People healing the sick

• Performing miracles e.g. casting out demons

1. Proper understanding and interpretation of God’s message

2. Proper/ wise decision making and right believing
3. Giving of prophetic messages to the church

• Ability to withstand challenges of life/ persecution

• Helps believers to repent and seek forgiveness for their sins

1. The believers loving one another

2. Charity work done by believers Any 5×1=5 mks
3. a) State the factors that lead to sexual immorality among the youth today
4. i) Human weakness
5. ii) Sexual curiosity

• Testing fertility

1. Fear of being jilted by boy/ girl friend

2. Poverty
3. Availability of contraceptives

• Negative peer pressure and bad company

• Influence from print and electronic media

1. Frustrations
2. Unemployment
3. Drug and alcohol abuse

• Proving manhood Any 8×1=8 mks

1. b) Give guidelines that can help boys and girl to lead responsible sexual
lives (6mks)
2. i) Avoid physical contact like kissing and hugging
3. ii) Avoid conversations on topics that are sexually suggestive

• Dwell on positive thoughts about your special friend as a way of controlling your desires

1. Avoid meeting in lonely and isolated places

2. Avoid social functions such as discos and parties that may create room for sexual abuse
3. Avoid visiting each other frequently

• Avoid pornographic literature, films and music

• Seek guidance from Christian leaders and counselors on your relationship

1. Study the Bible teachings on sex

2. Pray for God’s guidance Any 6×1=6 mks
3. c) Describe the Social and Moral effects of HIV/AIDS on the family
4. i) Economic contribution of the AIDS patient is drastically reduced
5. ii) It increases the medical expenses as the person is often sick

• The AIDS patient eventually dies and this brings sorrow to the family

1. Emergence of children- headed households

2. Dropping out of school by the children
3. Discrimination against people living with AIDS in work place, and may not be hired for jobs

• Stigmatisation of AIDS sufferers

• Feeling of loneliness, isolation and helplessness

1. Grandparents are burdened with taking care of orphans

2. Work load for women in the family set-up increases because they have to provide for the
family Any 6×1=6 mks
3. a) Give the qualities a Christian would look for in a prospective marriage partner (7mks)
4. i) Commitment to ones faith
5. ii) Moral uprightness

• Common interest

1. Ability to provide for the family

2. Socio- economic status
3. Level of education

• Common faith
• Good management of family finances

1. Health status Any 7×1=7 mks

2. b) Give the characteristics of responsible parenthood (8mks)
3. i) Understanding parental roles and responsibilities
4. ii) Educating children in all aspects of life

• Teaching and training children in religious matters

1. Helping their children to grow physically, socially, psychologically and emotionally

2. Helping children to develop intellectually by providing opportunities for them to learn
3. Teaching morals and right behaviour to their children

• Teaching children on how to relate with another as brothers and sisters, among other relatives
and kinsmen and among their peers
• Teaching them social and civic responsibilities

1. Being hardworking so that they are able to provide for the needs of their families
2. Parents should remember not to discriminate against any of their children
3. Showing understanding and tolerance to their children Any 8×1=8 mks
4. c) Family life today is faced with innumerable problems. List some of them (5mks)
5. i) Child abuse and domestic violence
6. ii) Diseases and sicknesses

• Unfaithfulness

1. Separation and divorce

2. Childlessness
3. Single- parent families

• Jealousy
• Misuse of family resources

1. Leadership style Any 5×1=5 mks

2. a) Give reasons why people work ( 6mks)
3. i) For self satisfaction and fulfillment
4. ii) For personal development

• To acquire basic essentials of life e.g. food, clothing and shelter

1. To give life direction, meaning and dignity

 2. To provide services for the community and fellow human beings and to develop and care for
the environment
3. To acquire wealth and status in society

• To socialize and grow as a member of a community e.g. people participate in communal work
and projects such as building schools, bridges, churches e.t.c.
• To attain independence. Young people look forward to the time when they will not depend on
their parents and guardians for the necessity of life Any 6×1=6 mks

1. b) Explain some of the factors that bring about unemployment in Kenya today
2. i) The available job opportunities are too limited to absorb the great number of school

leavers and college graduates

1. Most young school leavers despise “blue collar” jobs (The manual jobs) and opt for “

White collar jobs”

• Bribery and corruption. This denies job those who are more qualified in preference for the
unqualified who might have given bribes

1. Lack of skills and capital to start self-employment

2. Bad governance and poor economic policies by the government
3. Increase in poverty since 1990’s due to Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) imposed
by the world bank and IMF on developing countries like Kenya

• International policies of globalisation that have affected the agricultural sector which has been
the greatest employer in Kenya.
• Retrenchment of workers in the civil service and private sectors

1. Increase in crime that has aggravated insecurity in the country. This has discouraged local and
international investors Any 8×1=8 mks
2. c) What are the negative results brought about by a strike action in a school situation?
3. i) May lead to the inciters and culprits being expelled
4. ii) It may be very expensive to parents as they pay for damages

• May lead to injuries among students in case of riots

1. It leads to loss of study time due to suspension

2. May lead to poor academic results
3. May lead to mistrust between the teachers and students
 • Injuries and death may occur when police confronts the strikers
• Loss of employment if teachers are involved

1. Victimisation of some individuals especially the ring leader may occur

Any 6×1=6 mks

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PAPER 2

1. a) What is the concept of the Messiah in the New Testament. 9mks

2. b) State the expectations of the Jews about the Messiah. 6mks
3. c) Explain the Christian understanding of the concept of the Messiah to day. 5mks
4. a) Identify the three Temptations of Jesus in the wilderness and how Jesus responded to each
one of them. 9mks
5. b) Explain the relevance of Jesus Temptations to Christians today. 6mks
6. c) State some of the Temptations that you face today as young people. 5mks
7. a) Why did Jesus find it necessary to pray during his public ministry. 8mks
8. b) Explain the ways in which God’s divine power is demonstrated in the healing
miracles. 6mks
9. c) Give ways in which the church in the New Testament demonstrated unity. 6mks
10. a) Briefly describe ways in which an employer can motivate his employees. 7mks
11. b) State ways in which alcoholism can deter one’s career. 8mks
12. c) Which criteria can Christians use to evaluate the use of leisure? 5mks
13. a) Describe the social and moral effects of HIV/AIDS on the family. 10mks
14. b) How do you identify an individual infected with HIV/AIDS? 5mks
15. c) Explain the way the church in Kenya is handling the challenge posed by
HIV/AIDS. 5mks
16. a) Explain the factors that cause disaster in society. 6mks
17. b) Why are Christians opposed to capital punishment? 6mks
18. c) How do Christian contribute to the maintenance of law and order in Kenya 8mks
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1. a) – He was born of a virgin Mary

– He was a descendant of David (Joseph his foster father was a descendant of David)

– He was born in Bethlehem the city of David

– The Tittles given by prophet Isaiah were reported by the angel Gabriel to Mary e.g. “the son of the
most high”

– Jesus himself at the beginning of his ministry affirms that, he is the Messiah, when he repeats that
Isaiah said, “The spirit of the lord is upon me” Isaiah 61:1-3

– His life, death and resurrection fulfills what the Old Testament prophets said about him

– His shameful death on the cross fulfills what Deutro –Isaiah 53 said about the suffering servant of
God

– His resurrection fulfills what the Old Testament said that God will restore his life after his
suffering 1×8=8 mks

1. – The Messiah was to come out of the house of David

– The messiah was to liberate the Jews from the rule of the Romans

– The messiah was to restore the kingdom of God

– The Messiah was to do great things for Israel

– The Messiah was to be a perfect King

– The Messiah was to establish ultimate peace and joy

– The Messiah was to lead them into a time of great National power and prosperity

1×7=7 mks

1. – Christians accept Jesus as the Messiah that was foretold by Old Testament prophets

– Christians believe that Jesus is the final revelation of God’s saving works

– Jesus the Messiah established a spiritual kingdom which is received by faith by those who believe in
him

– The Messianic Kingdom is universal offered to all mankind and not just restricted to the Jews
– Through his death and resurrection, he established God’s kingdom on earth

1×5=5 mks

2. a) – Jesus was led to the wilderness by the holy spirit after his baptism to be tempted by satan.
While

in the wilderness, Jesus entered into prayer and fasting for 40 days. At the end of 40 days, satan came to
him and tempted him in three ways

1. i) Turn stones into bread

satan wanted Jesus to use his divine power to turn stones into bread. Jesus told satan that man does not live
on bread but by the word that procedeth from his mouth

1. ii) satan took Him to high ground and showed him all the earthly wealth and told Jesus that all
will be given to him, if he paid homage to satan. Jesus told him that he should not tempt God.
Homage is only given to God

• satan took Jesus to the highest part of the temple (pinnacle) and told Jesus that if he jumped
down, God will provide angels to protect him from being hurt. Jesus rebuked satan. He
departed from Jesus at opportune

NB Introduction before temptation 3 mks

First temptation 1 mk

Response 1 mk

2nd temptation 1 mk

Response 1 mk

3rd temptation 1 mk

Response 1 mk

Total 9 mks

1. – Being tempted is not a sin unless you give in to the temptations

– Temptations will always come to those who follow Jesus

– Since Jesus was tempted; he understands our problems/ our weakness

– When Christians turn to Christ in prayer, he answers and assists us

– Temptations can be overcome through the word of God as Jesus did 2×3=6 mks

1. – Drug abuse (cocaine, heroin)

– Lack of finance leads to commercial sex/ prostitution

– Pre-marital sex/ fornication

– Early pregnancies

– Abortion

– Drunkard-ness/ smoking

– Gossiping

– Stealing/ theft

– Robbery Any other relevant points1×5=5 mks

3. a) – To get assurance from his father/ God

– To ensure that he was within the will of God

– To get in touch with the father

– To renew his strength in order to face temptations

– To give thanks to God

– To set examples to his disciples

– To teach his disciples how to pray

– To intercede for others

– To honor God

– To seek for guidance from God. 1×8=8 mks

1. b) – The spoken word of Jesus during the healing of the paralytic, “your sins are forgiven”
shows that

Jesus was interested in curing people of their spiritual illnesses

– Restoring the sick people back to health by liberating them from physical and psychological suffering
– The casting out of demons shows that evils and the powers of satan are overcome

– Those who witnessed the healing miracles of Jesus realised the presence of God’s power in Jesus

– The healing of non-Jews states that God’s saving power/ grace is for all communities/ universal

– The healing miracles liberated the sick from despair and restored them to holiness

– The healing was a demonstration of God’s love for the oppressed

– The healing miracles shows that Jesus had come to liberate human kind from suffering and death

1×6=6 mks

c)- They met for prayers/ prayed together in fellowship

– They prayed for one another.

– They shared meals

– They shared their belongings / property with one another.

– They sold their property and distributed the money among themselves according to each individuals
needs

– They celebrated the Holy Communion together/ broke the bread together

– They showed concern/ to help the less privileged

– They welcomed each other to their homes/ offered hospitality to others

– They solved problems affecting the church

– Winning converts/ accepting members of the church without discrimination on gender, race or social
class

– Preached the same Gospel of Jesus Christ

– Churches in different places kept in touch with each other through visits/ missionary work

– The unity of the church was demonstrated through the work of the Holy Spirit among Christians

1×6=6 mks

4. a) – By incorporating them as partners in business by allowing them to buy shares

– Sharing profit with them

– Appreciating their work

– By paying terminal benefits

– By allowing them time for entertainment/ leisure/ worship

– By allowing employees leave/ rest

– By practicing charity and good will

– By treating them humanely

– By setting good example i.e. being respectful, hard working and punctual

– By taking care of workers welfare 1×7=7 mks

1. – Alcoholism affects one’s efficiency at work. It reduces the productivity

– It can lead to one to embezzle public funds

– It can cause accidents especially drivers if they are under the influence of alcohol

– A lot of money meant for basic things is spent on drinking sprees hence causing poverty

– It causes misunderstanding among the family members/ workmates and the employer

– It affects one’s health rendering him in effective at work

– It may lead to break up of one’s family which will affect his performance

– It may make one to be absent from work 1×8=8 mks

1. c) – Christians should engage in leisure activities which promote their respect and dignity

– Christians should avoid leisure activities that may be harmful to others

– Christians should choose leisure activities that enrich their knowledge of God

– Christians should follow Jesus’ example by engaging in those activities that promote service to
others

– Christians should not engage in leisure activities that are harmful to the individuals and put ones
life at risk

– Christians should avoid leisure activities that lead to addiction

– Christians should avoid leisure activities that lead to sin

– Christians should engage in leisure activities that please God 1x 5=5 mks

5. a) – Many adults die leaving behind many orphans, by 2005 we had 1.6 million orphans

– Caring for the orphans is a burden

– Grand parents or old children get the burden of running the homes where orphans are left

– The sick person uses a lot of money medically

– The sick person becomes unproductive economically

– A lot of sorrow in families due to death

– Women are easily infested and affected

– The women are burdened with care of the home

– Poverty increases in the homes

– Children are forced to look for manual work to provide for the homes

– Children are forced to drop out of school due to lack of money or look for employment

– People with AIDS feel lonely, isolated and hopeless

– Those living with AIDS feel guilty and as punishment

– People with AIDS are discriminated at places of work and not hired for jobs

– People living with AIDS may be denied their basic human rights e.g. to travel, to have children,
employment and education 1×10=10 mks

b)- Night sweats

– Fever lasting several weeks

– Diarrhoea which lasts two or more weeks

– Loss of appetite and weight e.g. loosing 5 kilos in two months

– Swelling of the glands in the neck, armpit and groin

– A feeling of tiredness lasting for weeks without apparent cause

– Skin diseases – a type of cancer known as “Kaposis Sarcoma”

– The growth of fungus in the mouth

– Prolonged cough and shortness of breath 1×5=5 mks

 1. – Preach to those with AIDS and show love to them

– Clergy should be trained in how to handle those with AIDS

– Educational programmes should be held to give people dangers of HIV/ AIDS&STIs

– Parents should be helped by the church to educate youths and adolescents on the importance of
responsible sexual behavior

– Counsel those with AIDS not to spread it

– Give hope to full blown AIDS people to live with dignity and not blame themselves

– Cultivate self worth, self image and self assertion to possible candidates of AIDS (promiscuous
persons)

I cor 13 Gal 5:19-21 Eph 5:3

– Involve affected and infected in employment or income generating projects

– Advocate for protection of human rights of people with AIDS 1×5=5 mks

6. a) – Unjust laws and unjust punishment

– Inadequate distribution of wealth and resources

– Racism/ tribalism/ Nepotism/ Secterialism/ Apartheid/ Prejudices

– Poverty

– Lack of tolerance by leaders

– Arrogance and hypocrisy by leaders

– Oppression/ suppression and repression of the citizens

– Unemployment/ underemployment

– Selfishness and greed for money and power

– Corruption/ bribery/ rigging of elections 1x 6=6 mks

1. – Life is sacred/ Holy, only God should claim it

– Capital punishment does not make the person reform but clears him

– Death cannot be reversed incase a judge makes a mistake in his prosecution

– It has no economic value/ benefit to a country

– The methods used are inhuman and lowers a persons dignity

– It is contrary to God’s statutes/ laws for example “Though shall not kill”

– It undermines the Biblical teaching on forgiveness

– It distabilises the family/ deprives a family of a resourceful/ loved member

– It destroys the image of God in man 1x 6=6 mks

1. – Preaching/ teaching values pertaining to peace and justice

– Appealing to people to obey lawful authority (the rule of law)

– By practicing what they teach/ preach, setting good examples/ living exemplary lives

– Condemning vices which lead to disorder in the society e.g. injustice, corruption

– By playing reconciliatory roles/ mediators between warring parties or individuals

– Educating people on their right and duties as citizens of the country

– Caring/ helping the poor, needy, oppressed people in the community

– Create employment and equip people with skills so that they can be employed elsewhere

– They offer guidance and counseling services where people who have problems can get help

– They provide education whose objective is good citizenship

– Support individual/ groups who fight for justice and peace

– They pray for peace and justice and good government 1×8=8 mks

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PAPER 2

Answer Any Fice Questions Below

1. (a) Show how prophet Isaiah presented the servant of Yahweh 8mks

(b) Explain using examples from St. Luke’s Gospel how Jesus fulfilled Jeremiah’s teachings

about the new covenant. 7mks

( c) Why do Christians commemorate the lord’s supper 5mks

2. (a) explain the message about God and John the Baptist as outlined in the Benedictus.

6mks

(b) How do Christians mark the birth of Christ in their lives today. 8mks

( c) What lessons can a Christian learn from the shepherds response to Angel’s message.

6mks

3. (a) Narrate the parable of the wicked tenants Lk 19:9 -18. 9mks

(b) Explain the meaning of the parable of the tenants. 6mks

(c ) Give reasons why some people find it difficult to accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5mks

4. (a) Explain the New Testament teaching on love, 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8. 8mks

( b) State the criteria for discerning the spiritual gifts. 6mks

( c) What religious duties do Christians perform as a Royal Priesthood to God. 6mks

5. (a) Explain the social problems facing the society today. 8mks

(b) How does the state punish those who break the law. 7mks

( c) How can a young Christian use the life skills to cope up with challenges in life5mks

6. (a) What is a justified wage. 8mks

(b) Explain the Christian view on industrial action 7mks

( c) Suggest the government solution to child labour 5mks

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(a) How prophet Isaiah presented the servant of Yahweh.

(i) The servant will succeed in his work and will be highly honoured.

(ii) His success and Honour will surprise many who have witnessed his death.

(iii) The servant is despised, rejected and ignored by those who are with him.

(iv) He has nothing attractive, he is very ordinary and simple.

(v) He is harshly treated, arrested and sentenced to death and killed.

(vi) He accepts the suffering, which should have been received by other for their sins.

(vii) His body is buried with the bodies of rich men.

(viii) He endures all that is done to him in humble silence.

(ix) Through his sufferings, human beings are reconciled to God.

(x) It is the will of God that the servants suffer.

(xi) His death is a sacrifice to bring forgiveness of sins. (8 x 1 = 8mks)

1. b) How Jesus fulfilled Jeremiah’s teachings on the new covenant.

2. i) Jesus inaugurated the new covenant during the Last Supper. He said, “This cup is

poured out for you in the new covenant in my blood”. (LK 22:20)

1. ii) The death of Christ on the cross shows that God will not remember their sins anymore.

iii) Jesus summarized the Mosaic Law into the double commandment of love of God and love of one’s
neighbour LK10: 27. The law of love is eternal.

(iv) Jesus established the kingdom of God, a new community of God’s

people based on faith and obedience is his teachings.

(v) Jesus established an everlasting covenant through his death and resurrection.
(vi) In Jesus, people have direct relationship with God

(vii) Jeremiah gave hope about restoration which found fulfillment in Jesus who came from

the Davidic lineage to set up God’s rule on earth.

(vii) Jesus established the new beginning in the New Testament, which is

the basis of his doctrine of the new covenant.

( Well explained point 7 x 1 = 7 mks)

1. Why Christians commemorate the Lord’s supper

(i) To renew their faith in God and bind themselves to it.

(ii) It marks the day of deliverance for Christians from the bondage of sin.

(iii) It is a way of continuing to proclaim Christ death until his Second Coming.

(iv) It provides Christians an opportunity to confess and repent their sins.

(v) Jesus presence becomes a reality through the sharing of the bread and the wine.

(vi) To thank God for his Love.

(vii) It is a time for re-dedication and self-renewal to Christ.

(viii) It is an act of obedience in Christ command. (5×1 = 5 marks)

2 (a) Message about God and John the Baptist as outlined in the Benedictus.

1. i) God is a redeemer

(ii) God has bought salvation through Jesus

(in) God fulfills his promises

(iv) John the Baptist would be the prophet of the most high God

(v) He would prepare the way for messiah

(vi) John the Baptist will give the knowledge of salvation to his people

(vii) John the Baptist would call people to repentance and forgiveness

(viii) John would give light to those in darkness & shadow of death
(ix) He would guide people into the part of peace

(6×1 = 6 marks) 3 points for each (God & John)

(b) How Christians mark the birth of Christ.

(i) There is the decoration of the Christmas tree

(ii) Decorations of church and homes

(iii) The Santa Claus (Father Christmas)

(iv) Special Christmas dinner/food/ cake

(v) Exchange of gifts/ cards

(vi) Christmas Carols

(vii) Attending of church services/ church meeting/ Christmas vigil

(viii) Helping the poor/ needy

(ix) Visits/Visitations (8×1=8 marks)

1. Lessons Christians can learn from the shepherd’s response to the Angel’s message.

(i) God demand obedience from us,

(ii) We should respond positively to God’s message and be ready to serve him.

(iii) Christians should share the good news of the kingdom with others Just like the Angel

shared the news with the shepherds.

(iv) Christians should believe in God’s message and respond to it at once,

(v) It is important to praise and glorify God,

(vi) We should serve God with our wealth,

(vii) God speaks to us despite our status in life,

(viii) God reveals his message to man.

(ix) All are called to serve God. (8 x 1 =(8 marks)

3(a) Narrate the parable of the wicked tenants,

– 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.

– Jesus told them the parable of the man who planted vineyards and let it out to tenants &

went into another country for along time.

– When the time of harvest came, he sent his servants to the tenants, that they

may give him some of the fruits of the vineyard. The tenants instead beat him up and sent him empty-
handed.

– He sent another servant whom they beat & treated shamefully and sent him

empty handed.

– He sent yet a third one whom they wounded and caste out.

– The owner of the vineyard then sent his own son but he was beaten up and killed.

– Jesus posed a question “what then will the owner do to the vineyard?.

He will come destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.

– Jesus concluded the parable that “the very stone the builders rejected has become the corner stone
“. (9×1 = 9 marks)

1. Meaning of the parable of the wicked tenants.

(i) The parable is about the rejection of Jesus by the Jewish religious leaders, providing a preview of
what will happen in Jerusalem,

(ii) The owner of the vineyard is God, the vineyard is Israel while the tenants are

the Jewish.

(iii) The servants that are beaten represent God’s prophet, messengers.

(iv) Jesus is the son referred in the parable whom the people rejected and killed,

• The death of the son anticipates Jesus death at the hands of Jewish leaders,
• The quotation in Psalm shows that the stone the builders rejected is Jesus himself.

(6×1 = 6 marks)

1. Reasons why people find it difficult is accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
(i) Alternative religions.

(ii) Too much wealth/riches.

(iii) It is too demanding.

(iv) Lack of faith.

(v) Science technology seems to provide solutions to man’s problems.

(vi) Lack of proper role models.

(vii) Discouragement from church leaders.

(viii) Permissiveness in the society.

(ix) Drug abuse makes people not to think about God. / pleasures of the world

(5×1 = 5 marks)

4 (a). New Testament teachings on love & 1Cori. 13:4 — 8.

(i) Love is patient and kind,

(ii) Love is not jealous or boastful.

(iii) Love is not arrogant or rude.

(iv) Love does not insist on its own way.

(v) Love is not irritable or resentful.

(vi) Love does not rejoice at wrong but rejoice at the right.

(vii) Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures

all things.

(viii) Love never ends.

(b) Criteria for discerning spiritual gifts’.

(i) Test of loyalty to Jesus or conformity to the faith.

(ii) Test of love. The exercise of spiritual gift should result to love.

• Test of spiritual One who is lead by the spirit of God should bear the fruits

Of the Holy Spirit,

 • Doctrinal test. One who is inspired by the Holy Spirit can not contradict the scripture

/ doctrine

(3 x 2= 6 marks, 1 mk for mention, 1 mk for explanation Total (6 marks)

C . Religious duties that Christian performs as a Royal priesthood to God.

(i) Praising God and praying to Him.

(ii) Devoting their lives in obedience to God as a spiritual sacrifice.

(iii) Calling others to repentance.

(iv) Forgiving others.

(v) Meeting the needs of other people by sharing/ helping needy.

(vi) Creating unity/ peace/harmony among people.

(vii) Preaching the Gospel.

(viii) Leading by examples/ role models.

(6×1 = 6 marks)

5 (a). Social problems facing the society

(i) Poverty

(ii) Drug abuse

(iii) Unemployment

(iv) Child abuse / child labour

(v) Sexual Immorality / rape / adultery / prostitution

(vi) Discrimination/ Tribalism/ Racism

(vii) Wars

(viii) Epidemics/ (diseases e.g. HIV/AIDS)

(ix) Calamities such as earthquake, floods Tsunami

(x) Accidents

(ix) Corruption / bribery

(iix) Broken marriage / divorce / separation

( 1 x 8 = 8 mark) ( the points must be explained)

(b). How the state punish those who break the law.

(i) Imprisonment

(ii) Paying fines

(iii) Corporal punishment

(iv) Probation

(v) House arrest

(vi) Assigning community work

(vii) Hard labour

(viii) Capital punishment (soon it might be scrapped)

(ix) Approved schools and juvenile remands homes

(7×1= 7 marks)

1. How a young Christian can use life skills to cope up with various challenges

(i) Using decision-making, by identifying the best alternative to overcome

a challenge encountered.

(ii) Critical thinking, by examining and assessing a given situation impartially.

(iii) Creative thinking by using ideas imaginatively to solve a problem.

• Having high self-esteem, being confident, consistent, outgoing, social and

having positive altitude, about ourselves

(v) Being Assertive in making decisions/principles and hold on to item.

( 5 x 1 = 5mks)
6 (a). What is a justified wage.

(i) Wage that is paid on time.

(ii) Equivalent to the work done.

(iii) Paid according to labour contract.

(iv) That enables the employee to meet his/ her basic needs.

(v) Extra-work extra-pay.

(vi) A wage that does not push the employer out of business.

• Equal work equal pay/no discrimination.

• Should not be withheld.

(ix) Should take into consideration the period of framing/ practical experiences/ skills

responsibilities assigned/energy use / importance of the work to the community.

(8×1=8 marks )

(b). Christian view on industrial action (strike)

(i) A strike must have a serious and just cause

(ii) The gain front the strike must out-weigh loss/damages.

(iii) It should he peaceful.

(iv) Must have a hope of success.

(v) There should no strike among essential service workers.

(vi) There should not be no picketing / intimidation / victimization.

(vii) The strikers should not harass the non-union workers.

• There should be peaceful negotiation between the employers and workers representatives or
union.

(ix) Should be the lust resort when other means have failed.

• The employers and employee should fulfill their obligations towards one another
to avert strike.

(7×1 = 7 marks)

1. Suggest the government solutions to child labour.

(i) The government discourages child labour.

(ii) The government has introduced laws that protect children.

(iii) Introduction of free education.

(iv) There are laws governing labour contract/ no employment of under age

• The government sponsorship/ giving funds to children from poor families to

Continue with schooling.

(vi) The government together with the N. G. Os sensitize the public about the child rights.

(5×1= 5 marks)

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1. a) What were the Jewish expectations of the Messiah? (6 marks)

2. b) Out-line what Simeon and Anna revealed about the life of Jesus when his

parents presented him to the Temple for dedication. (8 marks)

1. c) Give ways in which church leaders are preparing people for the second

coming of Christ. (6 marks)

 2. a) Give the account of the sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50 (7 marks)
3. b) Highlight the main teachings of Jesus on the sermon on the plain (8 marks)
4. c) State ways in which the church in Kenya is continuing with the healing

ministry of Jesus (5 marks)

3. a) Outline the testimony of the holy women regarding the resurrected Jesus

Christ. (Lk. 24:1-10) (7 marks)

1. b) Why did Jesus disciples respond to the news of his resurrection with fear

and disbelief? (6 marks)

1. c) Why is violence against women rampant in Kenya today? (7 marks)

4. a) Identify the symbols used to describe the unity of believer in the New

Testament. (5 marks)

1. b) In what ways was unity of believers demonstrated in the early church? (8 marks)
2. c) State the factors which threaten unity in the church today. (7 marks)

5. a) Identify the main sources of Christian Ethnics. (5 marks)

6. b) What is the significance of leisure in traditional African communities? (7 marks)
7. c) Give reasons why employees should be given rest. (8 marks)

6 a) Explain Christian teachings on human sexuality. (8 marks)

1. b) How has science and technology helped to improve human life? (7 marks)
2. c) Identify ways in which Christians can help to control desertification. (5 marks)
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1a) The Jewish expectation of the messiah. (6marks)

1. They expected apolitical /military leader who would overthrow their colonial rules the Roman.
2. They expected a messiah who would rule the whole world from Jerusalem and receive tribute/
homage from all the nations of the world.

• Messiah would be a descendant of David.

1. The messiah comes after the return of Elijah.

2. He would not associate with the poor sinners, and Gentiles.
3. He would perform wonders and miracles.

• The establishment of his kingdom would be preached with cosmic powers.

• The messianic kingdom would be established through God’s judgment on his enemies.

1. The messiah would come from a rich /noble family. (1×6=6)

1. b) What Simeon and Ann revealed about the life of Jesus when his parents presented him to
the Temple for dedication.
2. Jesus was the messiah.
3. Jesus would bring salvation to Israel.

• Jesus mission is universal.

1. Jesus would be light to the revelation of the Gentile.

2. Jesus was going to suffer for the sake of humankind.
3. He would deliver the Israelites from oppression.

• His mission was to reveal God to humankind.

• The coming of Jesus would cause division among people in Israel.
 1. He would be source of joy to many people.
2. He would restore Jerusalem back to its glory. (Any 4×2=8)

1. c) Ways in which church leaders prepare people for the second coming of Christ. (6marks)
2. By preaching the good news.
3. Living exemplary lives/ being role models.

• Helping the needy/ doing charitable work.

1. Condemning evils in society.

2. Providing family life education.
3. Sharing in the Lords supper.

• Encouraging people to repent / getting saved

• Providing guidance and canceling people eg prisoners.

1. Organizing seminars / workshops/ crusades to encourage people to holy lives. (1×6=6)

2a) How John the Baptist prepared the way for the messiah.

1. John preached repentance of sin and warned of the coming judgment.

2. He invited people to be baptized and be forgiven of their sins.

• Baptized the people who repented.

1. Encourage the rich to share with the poor.

2. Advised people not to bear false witness against fellow human beings.
3. He told tax collectors not to take more than what was required.

• He introduced Jesus to the crowd as the messiah (lamb of God)

• He rebuked Herod for marrying Herodians.

1. He baptized Jesus in River Jordan. (Any 7×1=7)

1. b) Why Jesus submitted to John’s Baptism and yet he was not a sinner.
2. He wanted to confirm and encourage listeners of John to accept his baptism.
3. He wanted to identify himself with those with sin and he come to save them from sins.
 • He wanted to symbolically take upon himself man’s sins.

1. He saw it as away of fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies about the messiah.
2. He saw it as a last act of preparing those who were ready to receive the messiah in person.
3. He considered it as God’s plan of saving mankind.

• Baptism provided an opportunity for the manifestation of the Holy Trinity.

• Through Baptism Jesus was to get an assurance and confirmation that he was God’s son.

1. Through baptism he was to receive the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit to guide him for
the messianic mission.
2. To prepare him for his earthly ministry. Jesus was about to start his public ministry.

(Any 8×1=8)

1. c) Ways in which the church in Kenya is continuing with the healing ministry of Jesus.
2. Establishing hospitals.
3. Establishing medical college.

• Visiting and praying for the sick.

1. Encouraging and supporting medical research both morally and financially.

2. Teaching the public on preventive measures against STIs and AIDs/HV. (Any 5×1=5)

3. a) Testimony of the holy women regarding the resurrected Jesus Christ. (LK24:1-10)
4. The holy women notably Mary Magdalene, Joanna and Mary the mother of James went to the
tomb in the morning of Sunday carrying spices to prepare Jesus’ body.
5. They found the stone rolled away from the entrance to the tomb.

• They went in but they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

1. They stood there puzzled about this.

2. Suddenly two angles appeared to them.
3. Full of fear, the woman bowed down to the ground.

• The angles asked them why they were looking for the living among he dead.
• They were told Jesus was there but had risen as he had told them he would do on the third day
upon his crucifixion death and burial while in Galilee.

1. The women went and told all these things to the eleven disciples of Jesus. (Any 7×1=7)
1. b) Why did Jesus disciples respond to the news of his resurrection with fear and disbelief?
2. The news was first brought by women who were despised / regarded lowly.
3. The disciples had witnessed the death// burial of Jesus.

• They lacked faith / had little faith.

1. They had expected a glorious / implants political messiah/ not one that would die/ did not
expect a spiritual messiah.
2. There was conflicting message about resurrection.
3. The tomb was heavily guarded by the Roman soldiers/ abide rock was placed at the entrance.

• Influence from their historical background/ resurrect ions was impossible/ had not happened
before/ was a strange new things. (Any 6×1= 6)

1. c) Why violence against women rampant in Kenya today.

2. Male chauvinism /superiority.
3.

• Women are vulnerable

1. Ignorance of the law/women don’t report cases of violence.

2. Attitude towards women.
3. Cultural beliefs/ norms.

• Lack of laws /legislation guarding women against violence.

• Lenient punishment by the law court /laws against offenders/ corrupt legal procedures.

1. Drug abuse/ alcohol.

2. Male dominated society in leadership. (Any 7×1=7)

4. a) Symbols used to describe the unity of believers in the New Testament.

5. i) The body of Christ 1cor. 12:12 – 27 Eph 4:1-12.
6. ii) The vine and the branches Jn 15:1-10.
• The church Eph 5:21-32.

2. The bride Rev. 21:1-12, 2cor 11:2.

3. The people of God 1 Peter 2:9-10 (5×1=5)

1. b) Ways in which unity of believers demonstrated in the church.

2. They prayed together for one another.
3. They shared their meals together in their homes.

• They shared their property.

1. They helped the less privileged.

2. They celebrate the Holy Communion together.
3. They met together for apostolic teaching and instructions.

• They preached the same Gospel of Jesus Christ. (7×1=7)

1. c) Factors which threaten unity in the church today.

2. Minister interpretation of the scriptures.
3. Struggle for leadership.

1. Traditional and cultural difference.

2. The church’s stand on certain issues eg abortion and gay marriages.
3. Insecurity in the country.

• Political interference.
• Doctrinal differences. (8×1=8mark)

5. a) Main sources of Christian ethics.

6. Holy scriptures (Bible)
7. Teaching of Christian community eg church

• Authoritative leaders eg church ministers.

1. Natural law
2. State law.
3. Human reason and experience/ conscience.

• African cultural law. (5×1=5)

5. b) The significance of leisure in traditional African communities.

6. Leisure is activity used to thank God for the achievement in life.
7. It provides an opportunity to educate the youth in the community.

• It in for the celebration of the good men of life.

1. It is an opportunity to socialize among friends and relatives.

2. It is used to develop talents.
3. It is used to establish and renew relationship with ancestors.

• Community elders used leisure to solve community matters.

• It is used to identify future community leaders.

1. It is through leisure activities that marriage partners are identified.

2. It is an opportunity for one to regain lost energy during work. (7×1=7)

1. c) Why employees should be given rest.

2. To regain lost energy.
3. To be able to attend to their families.

• To be motivated to work better.

1. It is a requirement from labour organization world wide.

2. So that they do not cause destruction due to accumulated stress.
3. It helps them to develop good relationship with their with their employer.

• It enables them to worship God. (8×1=8)

6. a) Christian teaching on human sexuality.

7. God created both male and female/ should marry.
8. Male and female complement each other ie share duties/ companionship.

• Male and female have distinctive role in creation.

1. Both shares in the image of God.

2. The union of male and female is consummated in marriage / virginity is highly valued.
3. Male and female should live in harmony.

• Procreate/ fulfill God’s command to multiply.

• Sexual deviation s condemned (homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality etc.

1. Male and female should respect each other, should regard each other as equal.
2. Sex is sacred/ a gift from God. (7×1=7)

1. b) How science and technology has helped to improve human life.

2. Means of transport and communication have improved social interaction and faster movement.
3. It has improved efficiency at work where machines are used.

• Has led to improved agricultural development hence increasing food production.

1. It has enhanced human beings understanding of the environment leading to its better use such
as through irrigation and weather forecasting.
2. It has brought better health care through modern medical technology.
3. Human beings are now better placed in security matters by use of radar, alarms and electrical
fencing.

• It has led to creation of job opportunities through industrial development.

• Trade has been promoted through the use of computers and the internet. (4×1=4)

1. c) Ways in which Christians can help to control desertification.

2. Practicing afforest ration and reforestation programmes.
3. Practicing agro-forestry.

• Using alternative energy sources as opposed to the public on how to preserve the environment.

1. Participating in environmental conservation programmes.

2. Providing education to the public on how to preserve the environment.
3. Giving financial assistance to bodies that control desertification.
 • Protecting all water catchments areas
• Carrying out betters methods of farming

1. Reporting cases of forest destruction to relevant

authority.
(5×1=5)

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1. (a) Narrate the parable of the unfruitful fig tree (Luke 13: 6 –
9) (8mks)

(b) Explain the reasons why Christians are baptized. (5mks)

(c) What are the lessons that a Christian can learn about Jesus in his temptations in
the wilderness. (
7mks)

1. (a) Identify the relevance of Jesus’ Baptism to Christians today. (8mks)

(b) Explain ways in which the disciples of Jesus showed their support to his ministry. (7mks)

(c) Explain the challenges faced by Christian leaders as they do their work. (5mks)

1. (a) Discuss how Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem failed to portray him as an earthly

Messiah. (6mks)

(b) Why was it difficult for Jesus disciples to believe that Jesus had resurrected? (8mks)

(c) In what ways do Christian live according to Jesus’ will as they wait for his second coming.
(6mks)

1. (a) Identify the lessons that a Christian can learn from the out pouring of Holy Spirit on the

day of Pentecost. (5mks)

(b) Describe how the unity of believers is expressed in the symbol of Body of Christ. (7mks)

(c) Describe how churches discipline those who cause disunity in the church today. (8mks)

1. (a) Outline the ways in which an individual acquires life

skills. (5mks)

(b) State ways in which the youth can be encouraged to practice chastity. (5mks)

(c) Explain the features of traditional African family. (7mks)

1. (a) Explain how the birth stories of Jesus fulfil the prophecies of Isaiah. (6mks)

(b) Identify the activities that took place following the birth of John the Baptist. (7mks)

(c) How should a Christian couple respond to the problem of childlessness? (7mks)

(8mks)

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1. (a) Outline the parable of the unfruitful fig tree as outlined in Luke 13: 6-9.

• A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard

• He went looking for figs on it.
• But found none.
 • He said to his gardener, “Look, for three years I have been coming here looking for fig on this
tree.
• I haven’t found any.
• Cut it down.
• Why? Answered the gardener, leave it alone sir.
• Just this year, I will dig a trench around it and fill it with fertilizer.
• If the tree does bear fruit next year so much the better.
• If it does not bear you have to cut it down.

8 x 1 = 8mks.

(b) Explain the reasons for Christian Baptism.

• To follow Jesus example and identify with him.

• To receive the Holy Spirit who teaches, guides in their lives.
• To prepare one to enter Kingdom of God.
• Unites Christians under one body of Christ.
• It effects complete forgiveness of sins.
• It is an act of being born again.
• It is a symbol of death and resurrection.
• Through Baptism one is considered a child of God. 5 x 1 = 5mks.

(c) State lessons that Christians Learn about Jesus in his temptations in the wilderness.

• Jesus was a human i.e. he felt hungry.

• Jesus was Divine / Son of God/ messiah.
• Jesus had power over Satan/ temptations
• He was obedient to his father
• Jesus was ready for his mission.
• Jesus was well versed with scriptures.
• He knew temptation comes from the devil as he told the devil to leave him.

1 x 7 = 7mks

2. (a) Identify the areas of conflict between Jesus and Jewish religious leaders. (8mks)

• Sabbath observance Jesus healed on Sabbath while Jewish leaders taught no work should be
done on Sabbath day.
• Jesus mixed freely with sinners e.g. tax collectors gentile and unclean people.
• He exposed hypocrisy of Jewish religious leaders openly.
• Jesus disciples were not fasting like those of John the Baptist.
 • His divine authority, Pharisee felt it blasphemous of Jesus claim to forgive sins.
• His claim to be messiah.
• His claim that he can destroy the temple and build it in three days.
• His teachings that the first will be the last and last will be the first in the Kingdom of
God. 7 x 1 = 7mks.

(b) Ways disciples of Jesus showed their support to his ministry.

• They left their families and followed him.

• They accepted his teaching / obeyed him.
• They invited him to their homes e.g. Levi and Peter.
• Accompanied him in his work.
• Addressed him as rabbi / teacher
• Took care of his mother.
• Peter cried when he remembered he had denied Jesus.
• They were present when he was crucified on the cross.
• They were happy when he resurrected.
• Helped him to spread good news e.g. mission of 12 and 72. 7 x 1 = 7mks

(c) The obstacles faced by Christian leaders as they do their work.

• Political interference with church work.

• Corruption in the society.
• Immorality among the church members.
• Factionalism within church members.
• Death / sickness/ family problems among the members.
• Struggle for leadership among the members.
• Hypocrisy of some of the members.
• Increasing numbers of atheist.
• Modern styles of living.

Any 6 x1 = 6mrks

3. (a) How Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem failed to portray him as an earthly
messiah

• Triumphant means successful or victorious.

• He rode on a colt which is a sign of humility / poverty. He should have rode on a horse.
• He wept on seeing Jerusalem since he already knew destruction awaiting the magnificent city.
• He was angered by what he saw in the temple such that he chased away the business men
violently.
 • He experienced loneliness at Mt Olives on the night he was betrayed because his disciples
slept while he prayed.
• The entry was not victorious because Judas Iscariot betrayed him.
• He suffered physical and spiritual torture in the hands of the solders.
• A criminal Barnabas was preferred for release while Jesus who innocent was chosen for
crucifixion.
• His closest disciple Peter denied him three times.

6 x 1 = 6mks.

(b) Reasons why it was difficult for the disciples to believe that Jesus had resurrected.

• Disciples of Jesus had witnessed his death and burial hence they knew he had gone forever.
• The report about the resurrection of Jesus was first reported by women who were highly
despised in Israel.
• The disciples expected a glorious triumphant political messiah and not one that would die.
• The disciples lacked faith in the teachings and sharing that Jesus had with them
• There was conflicting message and information about the resurrection of Jesus. He appeared to
the disciples differently hence different reports.
• The tomb was heavily guarded by the Roman soldiers and a big rock was placed in the tomb.
Jesus could not pass all these without being noticed.
• The influence from their historical back ground about resurrection where Sadducees did not
believe in resurrection of the dead.
• The disciples were ignorant of the divine nature of Jesus.

8 x 1 = 8mks

(c) Ways Christians live according to Jesus will as they await the second coming.

• Avoiding Sins
• Living under the guidance of the Holy spirit
• Repenting their Sins / confessing their Sins.
• Leading prayerful lives
• Doing charitable works
• Encouraging false prophets who keep on cheating them.
• Patiently looking for signs of end of time.
• Giving hope to others by preaching the good news to them.

6 x 1 = 6mks
 4. (a) Lessons Christians learn from the out pouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of
Pentecost

• It is important for Christians to meet together in fellowship as the Holy Spirit was poured on
the disciples as they worshipped together.
• Jesus keeps his promises, he had promised before he ascended to heaven the Holy Spirit and it
came.
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be in the forefront in preaching God’s word.
• Baptism of the Holy Spirit is important in salvation.
• Christianity is a universal religion this is shown by the disciples proclaiming good news in
different languages.
• Shows the importance of vernacular languages as the best means of spreading the good news/
Shows the importance of bible translations into vernacular languages so that everyone reads
and understands.
• As Peter did, Christian leaders should boldly explain to the world God’s continued work of
salvation to mankind. 1 x 5 = 5mks.

(b) How the unity of believers is expressed in the symbol of the Body of Christ.

• Church like a human body has many parts that functions for the good of the whole body.
• As the body of Christ, the church has many members from different back grounds but all have
been baptized in one spirit.
• Every member of the church has a role to play for her development.
• Different members have different spiritual gifts that are used for the development of the
church.
• All members of the body of Christ are equal because they serve the same God.
• All spiritual gifts have been given by God hence none is inferior to the other.
• Christians strive to remain in Christ and also invite others to become members of the body of
Christ.
• Unity is achieved through the practice of virtues such as humility gentleness and patience.
• The spirit is the unifying power that brings Christians together as one body of Christ.
• Jesus is the head of the Church.
• Christians share one faith in Christ.
• Christ has given Christians gifts for the purpose of building the body of Christ.

7 x 1 = 7mks
 (c) How Churches discipline those who cause disunity in the church today.

• They are denied leadership positions

• They are denied some services of the church such as wedding rites, burial rites etc
• They are given a warning
• They are charged a fine
• Those who cause disunity are reprimanded and asked to apologise.
• Workers who cause disunity can lose their jobs.
• Leaders who cause disunity are asked to resign.
• Some church excommunicate members who blaspheme.
• Some times they may be suspended from church duties and church service. 8 x1 = 8mks

5. (a) Outline the ways in which an individual acquires life skills.

• Through education- basic education gives facts concerning skills such as decision making,
creative thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Religious instruction- this inculcates skills that contribute to spiritual and moral well being.
• Observation- by observing behaviors or practical life experience of others an individual
acquires desirable skills.
• By practice- by deliberately putting into practice initiating desirable skills/ doing what is learnt
and imernalisiny the skills.
• Mass media- by reading news papers, watching educative Tv programs listening to radio, one
can acquire life skills
• Personal experience- the economic social and political experiences a person goes through will
consciously or unconsciously influence them to develop desirable skills.

5 x 1 = 5mks

(b) Ways in which the youth can be encouraged to practice chastity.

• Openly discussing issues associated with unchastely.

• Seminars and work shops to give one another skills.
• Rewarding the sexually responsible youth who are prime
• Guidance and counseling on reproductive health.
• Setting good examples.
• Advising them on the mode of dressing.
• Advising them to pray and follow God’s commandment.
• Teach them that sex is only good for married people.
• The bible teaches against adultery, fornication rape etc.

7 x 1 = 7mks
 (c) Features of a Traditional African family.

• Procreation
• Polygamy
• Women were surbonate to their husbands
• Divorce was rare
• Relationships between in-laws were maintained well.
• Marriage promoted one’s status.
• Marriage was a covenant relationship and was not to be broken unless there were extreme
problems.

7 x 1 = 7mks

6. (a) How the birth of Jesus fulfils the prophecies of Isaiah

• Jesus mother Mary was a virgin as foretold by Isaiah

• He was to inherit the throne of his father David
• He was born of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the prophecy that the messiah will be filled by the
Holy Spirit.
• Jesus birth is in a humble and poor setting to justify the prophecy that he humble & simple.
• Jesus was a descendent of King David
• Jesus’ rule was to last for ever from the message of the Angle to Mary.
• In the magnificat, the humble were to be uplifted to show that he was to be a just ruler.
• He was to be named Immanuel to fulfill Isaiah’s’ prophesy.

6 x 1 = 6mks

(b) Identify the Activities that took place following the birth of John the Baptist

• Relatives and friends gathered at Elizabeth’s home

• They celebrated birth of a baby boy.
• There was giving of gift and presents.
• On the eight day the child was circumcised.
• There was an argument over the name of the baby/ The mother gave the name John.
• Zechariah wrote down the name
• Zechariah regained his speech
• He praised God for what He had done
• The baby was given the name John.
• Zachariah song the Benedicts in praise f
God. 7×1=7 marks
(c) How a Christian couple should respond to the problems of childlessness

• They should accept their state

• They should consult medical experts for advice
• They should pray for God to open their ways
• They may think of adopting children.
• They can visit children’s Homes to offer their services
• Attend guidance and counseling sessions on family life Education
• Read literature on childlessness as a way of getting the solution.