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NYASAGATI SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM FOUR TERM 2 2024

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer any five of the given questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) State eight attributes of God from the creation accounts. (8marks)
(b) Outline seven responsibilities given to human beings by God in the Genesis stories of creation.
(7marks)
(c) Identify five ways through which Christians can take care of the environment. (5marks)
2. (a) Explain the reasons why God called Abraham. (7marks)
(b) State eight promises given to Abraham by God. (8marks)
(c) What is the relevance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today? (5marks)
3. (a) Outline the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel. (5marks)
(b) Explain why Prophet Samuel was against Kingship in Israel. (8marks)
(c) State seven reasons to show why a preacher may be disliked by society today. (7marks)
4. (a) Describe the personal life of Prophet Jeremiah. (10 marks)
(b) With reference to Jeremiah 1:4-19, state the different responses Jeremiah made to God during his
call. (5marks)
(c) Give reasons why some people find it difficult to accept Christ. (5marks)

5. (a) Explain seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (7marks)

(b) Outline seven problems faced by Nehemiah during his Mission. (7marks)
(c) Explain six lessons that Christians can learn from Nehemiah’s leadership qualities (6marks)
6. (a) Give seven duties of traditional Africa healers. (7marks)
(b) Explain the challenges in the use of traditional medicine today. (8marks)
(c) Give reasons why religious leaders may be disliked today. (5marks).
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PAPER 1
MARKING SCHEME.
1. (a) State eight attributes of God from the creation accounts. (8 marks)
- There is only one God.
- He is self-existent
- He is a personal God who has personal and loving relationship with man.
- He the source of life
- He is a God of order and great organizer.
- He is good and perfect because everything He created was good and perfect.
- He is a moral God who is interested in the behavior of human beings.
- He is a spirit moving over the face of water.
- He is the source of goodness and true happiness.
- He is powerful and sustainer of the universe.
- He is a worker.
(b) Outline seven responsibilities given to human beings by God in the Genesis stories of creation.

(7 marks)
- To rule and have dominion over the earth.
- To be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.
- To name the animals
- To take care of the environment
- To take care of other creatures.
- To cultivate and fill the Garden of Eden.
- Not to eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
(c) Identify five ways through which Christians take care of the environment. (5 marks)
- They maintain personal hygiene
- They practice responsible parenthood by planning their families.
- They conserve vegetation.
- They prevented soil erosion by digging terraces.
- They control diseases and pests through medical research.
- They practice responsible use of natural resources.
- They preserve human life by condemning abortion, murder and robbery.
2. (a) Explain the reasons why God called Abraham. (7 marks)
- To be the father of a great nation.
- To start the salvation history of the Israelites
- To start the worship of one God.
- To bring back the broken relationship that existed during the time of Adam.
- To bring salvation and blessing to Israelites.
- To show mankind what is meant by Faith, obedience and trust.
- God intended to teach that he is merciful and loving.
(b) State eight promises given to Abraham by God (8 marks)
- Land
- Fame
- Protection
- Son
- Great nation / many descendants
- His descendants would be slaves but God would rescue them.
- Some of his descendants would be Kings.
- Blessing to all the families of the earth through him.
- Blessings to those who bless him and curse to those who curse him.
- A long life and that he would die in peace.
- An everlasting covenant with God.
(c) What is the relevance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today? (5 marks)
- God fulfils promises
- Christians believe they are heirs to the promises.
- They are assured of God’s protection.
- They know nothing is impossible with God.
- Jesus was sent to establish God’s kingdom in men’s hearts.
- Christians enter an everlasting covenant with God through Jesus’ blood.
- A Christian can learn what is meant by faith, having confidence and trust in a supreme being.
- Christians can learn that God can pick on any body as long as a person obeys.
- God is generous and loving.
- Christians should adhere to God’s call or purpose.
3. (a) Outline the duties of Prophet Samuel in Israel. (5 marks)
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- He performed priestly duties such as offering sacrifices.
- He anointed the first two Kings of Israel, Saul and David.
- He settled disputes and passed judgment on offenders.
- He foretold God’s plans for the future.
- He acted as a mediator between God and the People.
- He asked the Israelites to abide by the covenant law.
- He prayed to God to have the Israelites defeat the philistines.
- He rebuked the Kings when they went wrong e.g. king Saul.
- He led the Israelites into war against their enemies.
- He condemned idolatry and preached the worship of Yahweh.
- He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political
- He advised both the king and the people to obey the covenant law king in order to be blessed by God.
(b) Explain why prophet Samuel was against Kingship in Israel. (8 marks)
- It was seen as rejection of God as their unseen king.
- The king would forcefully recruit their sons into the army.
- The King would introduce forced labour.
- The people would be enslaved
- The King would grab peoples’ property.
- The king would introduce high taxation.
- The Israelites would lose their identity as a covenant people.
- The king would take their daughters to be performers and cooks or maids.
- Hereditary kingship would bring oppression and dictatorship.
- When the Israelites would cry to God, He would not listen to them.
(d) Reasons why a preacher may be disliked by the society today. (7 marks)
- When one preaches against the popular beliefs and practices of the community.
- When one misuses the pulpit and becomes subjective in handling members’ problems.
- Due to negative attitudes of the community towards the preacher based on gender and tribe.
- Due to length and boring sermons delivered by the preacher.
- When the preacher condemns corruption and other evils in the society committed by those in higher authority.
- When a preacher is discovered to be preaching falsehood.
- When a preacher condemns the oppression and neglect of the poor in the society committed by those in higher authority.
- When one does not set a good example or role model / immoral.
- When one misinterprets the scriptures and preaches inaccurately.
- When a preacher speaks against killing – murder.
4. (a) Describe the personal life of prophet Jeremiah. (10 marks)
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- Jeremiah was born in Anathoth a town to the North of Jerusalem in Judah.
- He was the son of Hilkiah one of the priests in Anathoth.
- He was well educated in the religious traditions of Israel due to his priestly family background.
- He was called to be a prophet in 627B.C when he was still a young man during the reign of King Josiah.
- He prophesied during the reigns of the last kings of Judah before the exile into Babylon.
- After the fall of Jerusalem in 587 B.C he continued to prophesy to the exiles in Babylon.
- Politically, Jeremiah prophesied at a time when Judah was experiencing social, political and religious strife.
- In his prophetic work, Jeremiah faced stiff opposition from his own kinsmen, kings of Judah, priests, like Pashur, and false
prophets such as Hannaniah.
- He suffered spiritually and emotionally, sometimes questioning God’s justice because he felt he was treated unfairly.
- He did not marry or raise a family ….
- He preached against social and religious evils in Judah.
- He prophesied about God’s impending punishment upon Judah because of her violation of the Covenant.
- His prophetic ministry was centered in Jerusalem.
- He was forced to flee to Egypt after the fall of Jerusalem and deportation of the exiles in Egypt.
- Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry lasted over 40 years.
(b) With reference to Jer 1:4-19, state the different responses Jeremiah. Made to God during his call.
(5 marks)
- Jeremiah was reluctant to take up the call arguing that he did not know how to speak.
- He was afraid.
- He was not ready
- He felt immature because he was young
- He had a dialogue with God.
- He saw two visions connected with the call which changed his attitude towards his mission.
- He accepted to be sent after God assured him of protection.
(c) Why some people find it difficult to accept Christ. (5 marks)
- Due to peer pleasure and worldly pleasures
- they may be self-conceited

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- Due to educational achievement and advancement in science and technology of making them think God has no role in their
lives.
- Due to opposition from satanic movements.
- Due to fear of oppression and cost of discipleship
5. (a) Explain occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (7 marks)
- When he learned about the suffering of the Jews back in Judah, he prayed and fasted.
- Before making his request to the king to be permitted to return to Judah.
- He called God’s judgment and destruction over his enemies while rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and the temple.
- When he asked for God’s guidance after he was appointed governor.
- After he condemned the oppression of the poor.
- After warning the people of Judah against violating the Sabbath law.
- After cleansing the Israelites of foreign influence.
(b) Outline seven problems faced by Nehemiah during his mission. (7 marks)
- There was lack of co-operation in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and the Temple.
- He faced opposition from his enemies in rebuilding the nation of Israel.
- He saw the oppression of the poor.
- He was sad about the misuse of the temple and the offerings.
- There was violation of the Sabbath law
- There was foreign influence
- Opposition from enemies.
(c) Explain what Christians today can learn from Nehemiah’s leadership qualities? (6 marks)
- A good leader should have faith in God.
- Be courageous to face challenges.
- Have wisdom and decisiveness.
- Be honest.
- Be diplomatic in planning and organization.
- Be concerned about the welfare of other people.
- Be committed to prayer for God’s guidance.
- Be patriotic.
- Have team spirit.
- Be a role model.
6. (a) Give seven duties of traditional African healers. (7 marks)
- They carefully listened to peoples problems.
- They created good relationship with the patients.
- They showed concern to the peoples’ problems.
- Asked carefully worded questions to elicit appropriate responses.
- They gave their patients assurance that the problem is solved.
- They analyzed the information given to identify the causes of problems.
- They offered remedies for future consultations and follow ups.
- Gave advice to the patients on what to do in order to overcome the problems.
- Provided protection against evil and harm.
(b) Explain the challenges in the use of traditional medicine today. (8 marks)
- Most medicinal plants have been destroyed through deforestation.
- The advent of modern medicine has reduced the extensive use of herbal medicine.
- Herbal medicine is now scientifically prepared before use. It is not taken in the raw form as was the case.
- Laboratory test are carried out to give a detailed picture of the disease as opposed to the traditional methods.
(c) Give reasons why religious leaders may be disliked today. (5 marks)
- Because they condemn evils openly.
- Some lead immoral lives.
- Some misinterpret the word of God.
- They may make a lot of demands on the congregation.
- Some may give boring sermons.
- They condemn popular leisure activities, like beer taking

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