Zeraki Achievers Exam (2021)

313/2 - CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Paper 2

January/February 2021
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Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL

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1a) Give the prophecies about the Messiah found in psalms 41: 19 and 110:1-2

● The Messiah would use Gods authority and strength to rule his people the Israelites

● Psalms 41:9 foretold the messiahs betrayal by a close associate

● Psalms 110:2-2 forecasted a victorious king who would conquer and liberal
● The king would rule wisely and advocate justice and righteousness.
● He would save Judah from her enemies and ensure that the Israelites lived
securely.
● The king would be called “The lord our righteousness. (4x2=8)

b) With reference to the annunciation of Jesus explain how his birth and life were to be
extraordinary

● Jesus was to be born of a virgin

● Jesus conception was to be effected through the holy spirit
● John was to be born of the house of David
● The name Jesus which means saviour was given by the angel
● Jesus was to save people from their sins
● Jesus was going to be great
● Jesus was to be holy
● Jesus would be an everlasting king (7x1= 7)

c) Why are Christians finding it difficult to apply the teachings of John the

Baptist in their lives today?

● They lack faith in God’s word

● Divisions along tribal/ racial/denominational lines affects unity among Christians
● Clinging to the past/ inability to abandon the old/ previous life style
● Negative attitude by the rich towards the needy/ poor
● The influence of the mass media/ moral decadence in society There is rampant
corruption in the society
● The emergency of cult leaders/ false prophets in the society/ lack of role models
● Some Christians lead hypocritical life
● Negative Peer pressure

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 (5x1=5 mks)

2a) How did Jesus demonstrate the teachings in the sermon on the plain in his ministry

● Jesus comforted various groups of mourners

● Jesus fasted for forty days so as to be spiritually satisfied
● Jesus showed mercy by forgiving his persecutors
● Jesus was righteous but people gave false witness against him
● Jesus showed love for his enemies by praying for them
● In his ministry, Jesus never looked for comfort
● He gave free services to the people
● Jesus practiced what he taught (ANY 7x1=7)
b) Outline the story of the raising of the widow’s son at Nain
● Jesus was at the entrance of the city of Nain
● He saw a widow weeping
● Her only son had died
● Jesus was moved by compassion
● He told the widow to stop weeping
● Jesus touched the brier
● He ordered the young man to arise
● The young man arose
● The people were seized with fear and glorified God (ANY 8x1=8)
c) State ways in which a Christian can eradicate discrimination in the society today
● Preaching against discrimination in the society
● Supporting the government in enacting laws that promote equality.
● Living an exemplary life for others to copy.
● Condemning those who promote discrimination
● Educating people on the evils of discrimination
● Providing equal opportunities to both genders (ANY 5x1=5)
3 a) Explain how Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem failed to portray Him as an
earthly Messiah

● Triumphant means successful or victorious.

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 ● He rode on a colt which is a sign of humility or 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 businessmen
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 soldiers.
● A criminal, Barnabas was preferred for release while Jesus who was innocent was
chosen for crucifixion.
● His closest disciples, Peter denied him three times. (6 x 1 = 6
mks)

(b) Outline the events that took place when Jesus was put on the cross Lk 23:33-46

● Two thieves were crucified alongside Jesus.

● They crucified Jesus at the place called the Skull.
● Lots were casts to divide Jesus’ garments.
● People stood by watching.
● Rulers scoffed at him saying “He saved others. Let Him save himself …………”
● Soldiers mocked Him and offered Him vinegar.
● An inscription was put over His head “This is the King of the Jews.”
● One of the criminals teased Him to save Himself.
● The other thief resolved the former confirming that Jesus is Lord and innocent.
● Jesus answered the thief of his entry into Heaven on the same night.
● At the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
● The suns’ light failed.
● The curtains in the temple tore into two.
● Jesus offered the last loud cry “Father into thy hands I commit my spirit.”
● Having said so he breathed the last (8x1=8)

C) In what ways does the church prepare Christians for the second coming of Jesus

● the church leadership calls people to repentance

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 ● the church baptizes the converts
● the church preaches the gospel about Jesus Christ
● the church organizes crusades
● the church evangelizes the masses who later convert to Christians
● the church has initiated ecumenism to create peace and harmony amongst
Christians
● the church reaches out to may through the mass and print media
● the church gives alms to the needy and poor Christians i.e. gives charitable
services (6X1=6)

4 a) Outline five teachings about Jesus from Peter’s message on the day of Pentecost

● Jesus of Nazareth was the son of God

● He had performed miracles among them
● Was crucified and killed through evil plans but God raised him from the dead
● Jesus was a descendant of David
● Jesus was crucified by the Jews but he is now raised and sitting at the right hand of
God
● God had made him Lord and Christ
● He told people to repent and be baptized in Jesus’ name for forgiveness of sins and
receive the gift of the Holy spirit (5x1=5)

b) Describe the people of God in I peter 2:9-10

● They are people chosen by God

● They are a special chosen race
● They are a royal priesthood who perform priestly tasks i.e. preaching, conducting
church services and counselling
● They are God’s own people
● They are people who have received God’s mercy
● They are called to declare the wonderful deeds of God
● They stand out by living a holy and righteous life
● The destiny of these people is no longer in this world but he eternal home (4x2=8)
c) Give ways in which Christian can help curb disunity in today’s church

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 ● Christians should accept all genuine preachers because they deliver same messages
● Christian should learn and appreciate and respect the practice and beliefs of other
denominations.
● Christians should avoid discriminations of some members/treat all members equally.
● Christians should accommodate one another in the area of baptism practice.
● Christians should be guided by the principle of love in solving problems.
● Leaders should manage church money in a transparent way.
● Christian should seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the development of the
church.
● Christians should preach the truth
● Leaders should apologize for their wrongs.
● Leaders should be chosen on merits.
● Christians should visit one another.

(7x1=7)

5 a) Why is it important for a Christian to work?

i) Through work a Christian can serve his community
ii) It is necessary for a Christian to work because God blesses the hardworking Ref.
Psalms 128:1
iii) Christians who work can share their incomes with the less fortunate members of the
community
● Christians work because work was instituted by God during creation. God
commanded human beings to work – Genesis 1:28.
● To Christians work is a way of furthering the creation activity of God.
● In work a Christian provides for life requirements
● Christians work because Paul said that those who do not work should not eat.
● Through work Christians avoid idleness which leads to sin.
● Through work Christians avoid parasitic life. Paul worked as a tent maker to
avoid depending on fellow Christians
● Christians work to protect or take care of God’s creation.
● Christians follow Jesus’ example who was a carpenter before he started his
preaching ministry. (7x1=7)
b) How does work relate to leisure in the Christian context

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 ● Both work and leisure were instilled by God during creation so they are both
important to the life of human being
● Work is exhausting so we need leisure to replenish lost energy
● While work is a means of acquiring basics for life leisure guarantees celebrate that
which has been earned through work
● Both work and leisure are God’s command (Exodus 20: 8)
● Doing work which is not our regular occupations can be a form of leisure
● Work can lead one into tensional/frustrations leading to depression. Well planned
leisure activity may counteract the depression
● Since god worked and took rest, human beings should also do the same
● Leisure gives one an opportunity to perform work of charity
● To a Christian, leisure does not mean to indulge in immoral activities
● Leisure gives us an opportunity to praise God for the work accomplished (7x1=7)

c)Explain the qualities of a good employee.

● A good employee is one who works without or if need be with minimal supervision.
● A good employee is faithful to the employer
● A good employee has great respect to his work
● A good employee is very punctual in his work.
● A good employee if he has to quit his job he does so with proper understanding
between himself and the employer.
● A good employee works diligently
● A good employee is honest and trustworthy towards his employer (6x1=6)

6a)What are the possible effects of a wide gap between the rich and the poor in today’s
society.
● The rich will definitely exploit the poor
● Wives and daughters of the very poor people may result to prostitution although some
irresponsible rich men may also involve themselves in this vice.

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 ● Very poor people may give birth to very many children whom they cannot support
who turn to be street children.
● The poor may result to stealing for survival
● The rich are tempted to grab the poor man’s property
● Due to too much wealth the rich may turn to immorality
● The poor man’s plight is ignored by the rich.
● The poor may live in abject poverty while the rich live in excessive luxuries.
● Because of extremity in terms of earthly possession, enmity may develop between the
two groups. (ANY 7x1=7)

b) How has money economy interfered with Christian living?

● Desire to amass a lot of wealth by Christians has affected many Christians
commitment to God
● Bride price has been commercialized hence undermining equality in the home.
● Immoral practices, bribery and corruption is seriously undermining Christian faith.
● Desire for money is forcing Christians to sell their land and live squatters’ lives.
● Money economic has led to emergency of class systems in Kenya.
● Money has driven Christians to wage labour which in turn has adversely affected the
family bond.
● Money economy is making people to move from rural to urban areas hence interfering
with family unity.
● Money economy has brought about the spirit of materialism and individualism even
amongst Christians.
● Money donations have lowered the drive to hard work to earn a living.
● Christians are competing in acquiring more riches. (ANY 7x1=7)

c) Write down seven reasons why Christians should participate in the law reform
process

● To exercise their democratic rights/ citizenship

● To ensure that just and laws are enacted/ formulated
● To ensure that quality leadership is achieved
● It is service to humanity

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 ● To improve quality of life of the people
● It is a sign of accountability
● It shows a sense of unity in nation building/ collective responsibility
● It leads/ helps to develop a whole person
● It is an opportunity to infuse Christian principles in the law e.g. freedom of worship
(ANY 6X1=6)

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