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SECTION A (313/1 CRE PAPER 1)

{QUESTIONS 1-60}
1. a) Identify the significance for studying Christian religious education in secondary
schools in Kenya. (7mks)
b) State sevenways in which the study of C.R.E has promoted morality in the society.
c) Give six reasons why Christians should forgive. (6mks)
2. a) Identify seven ways in which Abraham expressed his faith to God. (7mks)
b) Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)
c) Give the importance of faith in a Christian life today. (6mks)
3. a) State the role of judges in the history of the Israelites. (7mks)
b) Identify seven ways in which David promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
(7mks)
c) Give six qualities of a good leader that a Christian can emulate from King David.
4. a) State seven characteristics of true prophet of Israel. (7mks)
b) Explain four social evils that existed in Israel during the times of Prophet Amos.
(8mks)
c) Identify evils that prophet Amos would condemn in Kenya today. (5mks)
5. a) Outline the problems faced by prophet Nehemiah when rebuilding the walls of
Jerusalem. (8mks)
b) State seven reforms carried out by Nehemiah in Israel after the Babylonian Exile.
(7mks)
c) Identify fivereasons why it is difficult to carry out political reforms in Kenya
today. (5mks)
6. a) State seven practices in traditional African communities that show their belief in
life after death. (7mks)
b) Give seven factors that promote harmony in traditional African Communities.
(7mks)
c) Identify factors that have affected traditional African Education System. (6mks

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7. (a) Citing specific examples, identify six literary forms used in the writing of the Bible.
(6mks)
(b) State eight consequences of sin according to Genesis chapter 3 – 11. (8mks)
(c) Give reasons why some people are reluctant to read the Bible. (6mks)

8. (a) Identify six promises that God gave to Abraham. (6mks)

(b) Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham. Genesis 15: 1-9 (7mks)
(c) Identify seven examples of covenants made in Kenya today. (7mks)

9. (a) Identify seven failures of King Solomon. (7mks)

(b) Outline seven signs by Prophet Elijah which prove that Yahweh was the true God.
(7mks)
(c) State six lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon.
(6mks)

10. (a) State four differences between traditional African prophets and the Old Testament
prophets. (8mks)
(b) State six ways in which God would punish Israel for her evil according to prophet
Amos. (6mks)
(c) How does the church in Kenya punish errant members? (6mks)

11. (a) Give seven promises made by the Israelites when they renewed the covenant with
God during Nehemiah’s time. (7mks)
(b) Describe the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 12:27-47. (8mks)
(c) Write down five lessons that Christians learn from the dedication of the wall of
Jerusalem. (5mks)

12. (a) Explain the African understanding of the Hierarchy of Beings. (7mks)
(b) What is the responsibility of the living towards the ancestors in traditional African
communities? (8mks)
(c) Give reasons why Traditional African communities feared death. (5mks)

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13. (a) Explain why Christian Religious Education is taught in Kenya schools
today. (7 marks)

(b) Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as the “Word of God” (6 marks)

(c) What lessons do Christians learn about work from the Genesis stories
of creation. (7 marks)

14. (a) Explain the meaning of the symbolic objects used by the Hebrews on
the night of Passover. (8 marks)

(b) Identify the attributes of God the Israelites learn from the ten plagues.
(7 marks)

(c) What are the similarities between the Jewish Passover and the Christian
Easter. (5 marks)

15. (a) Explain why idolatry was widespread in Israel at the time of prophet
Elijah. (7 marks)
(b) Outline the activities of King Jeroboam which made the Israelites in the
Northern kingdom to turn away from God. (7 marks)

(c) In what ways in church worship abused today. (6 marks)

16. (a) Discuss how the prophetic message were written. (5 marks)

(b) Describe Amo’s teaching on the day of the lord. (8 marks)

(c) State ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role.
(7 marks)

17. (a) Describe the call of Jeremiah. (7 marks)

(b) Describe the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the Israelites. (8 marks)

(c) Identify ways in which Christians can help to reduce human suffering.
(7 marks)
18. (a) Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness in traditional African
Communities. (6 marks)

(b) Outline ways in which traditional African Communities show

appreciation to God as the source of life. (7 marks)

(c) How can Christians show respect for life today. (7 marks)

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19. a) Outline the translation of the Bible from the original language to local languages.
(8mks)
b) Identify Six literary forms used in writing of the Bible. (6 mks)
c) List six ways in which Christians use the Bible in Kenya today. (6 mks)

20. a) Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.
(Gen. 22:1-19). (7mks)
b) Give seven differences between the Jewish and Traditional African practices of circumcision
. (7mks)
c) State six ways in which Christians identify themselves in the society today. (6mks)

21. a) Describe the nature of the Canaanite religion. (7mks)

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b) With reference to 1 kings 21:17-19 give the form of punishment prophesied by prophet
Elijah to king Ahab and Jezebel. (6mks)
c) Identify life skills that Christians need to use in order to fight corruption in Kenya today.
(7 mks)
22. a) Explain the roles of prophets in the old testament. (7 mks)
b) Outline the teaching of prophet Amos on the day of the Lord. (6 mks)
c) Identify ways in which Christians can assist church leaders to perform their duties
effectively. (7 mks)

23. a) Identify seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed. (7 mks)

b) State six promises that the Israelites made when hey renewed their covenant with God during
the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:28-29) (6 mks)
c) State seven leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah. (7 mks)

24. a) Explain the traditional African understanding of hierarchy of beings. (7 mks)

b) Outline six rituals performed during marriage ceremonies in Traditional African society. .
(6mks)
c) Give seven reasons why pregnancy before marriage was rare in traditional African
communities. (7mks)

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25 a) Outline five ways on how the study of CRE promotes the international consciousness
(6mks)
b) Give seven reasons why the Bible had to be compiled into its present form by the early
Christians (7mks)
c) Mention eight ways in which the Bible is being misuse the society today (7mks)

26. a) Outline the background to the call of Abraham (Genesis 11:24-32) (8mks)
b) State seven promises that God gave to Abraham (7mks)
c) Explain the relevance of God’s promises to Abraham to Christians today (5mks)
27 a.) Explain seven achievements of Solomon as King of Israel. (7 marks)
b.) State the significance of King David as an ancestor of Jesus Christ to Christians today
(6marks).
c.) Identify seven lessons that Christians learn from Elijah’s prophetic mission (7 marks)

28a) State eight roles of true prophets in the Old Testament (8 marks)
b.) Outline seven teachings of prophet Amos on the remnant and restoration of Israel.
(Amos 9:8-15) (7 marks)
c.) Give five reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in society today
(5 marks)
29a. Explain the importance of the temple of Jerusalem to the Jews and the Persian Empire
during the time of Nehemiah (5mks)
b. Outline eight terms of the covenant renewed by the Israelites under Nehemiah (8mks).
c. Identify seven lessons Christians learn from the renewal of the covenant under Nehemiah
(7mks)

30a. State seven roles of ancestors in Traditional African Communities (7mks)

b. Identify six rituals performed during initiation in Traditional African Communities
(6mks)
c. Outline the changes that have taken place in the rite of initiation in Kenya today (7mks)

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31. a) Identify five law books in the Bible (5 marks)

b) From the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis Chapter 3, state the effects of sin.
(7 marks)
c) Outline eight ways in which the Bible is misused in Kenya today. (8 marks)

32. a) Identify eight conditions that God gave to the Israelites during the renewal of the Sinai
Covenant
(8 marks)
b) Describe the call of Abraham (6 marks)
c) Explain the importance of Circumcision to Abraham and his descendants. (6 marks)

33. a) Identify the activities of King Jeroboam that contributed to religious schism between Judah and
Israel. (6 marks)
b) Outline the failures of King Saul (6 marks)
c) State lessons Christians learn from the failures of King Saul. (8 marks)

34. a) Outline differences between Traditional African Prophets and the Old Testament
Prophets.
(7 marks)
b) Outline the social injustices condemned by Prophet Amos in Israel. (7 marks)
c) State ways in which God would punish Israel for her evil according to Prophet Amos.
(6 marks)

35. a) Describe the political background to Nehemiah. (5 marks)

b) Identify problems experienced by Nehemiah during the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem.
(7 marks)
c) State the leadership qualities demonstrated by Nehemiah. (8 marks)

36. a) Identify rituals performed after the death of a person in Traditional African
Communities.
(6 marks)
b) List moral values promoted during funeral ceremonies in Traditional African Communities.
(7 marks)
c) Name seven places of worship in which sacrifices were carried out in Traditional African
Communities. (7 marks)

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37. a) State the benefits of learning Christian Religious education in secondary schools. (8 marks)

b) Explain the differences between Biblical causes of sin and Traditional African understanding of evil.
(7 marks)

c) Identify Ways in w h i c h the Bible is misused in Kenya today. (5 marks)

38. a) Explain seven characteristics of the covenant between God and Abraham. (7 marks)

b) Outline the activities carried out by the Israelites on the night of the Passover. (6 marks)

c) What do Christians learn about the nature of God from the Exodus? (7 marks)

39. a) Explain four factors that led to the spread of idolatry in Israel during the time of Elijah. (8 marks)

b) How did God manifest his power during Prophet Elijah’s ministry? (6 marks)

c) Give six reasons why Christians build churches. (6 marks)

40. a) Explain the role of prophets in the Old Testament. (7 marks)

b) Identify the social injustices condemned by prophet Amos in Israel. (7 marks)

c) How is the church promoting justice in the society today? (6 marks)

41. a) What did the Jews promise before Ezra the priest during the renewal of the covenant? (7 marks)

b) Identify final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore worship of God in Judah. (6 marks)

c) Identify seven ways in which Christians observe the day of worship. (7 marks)

42. a) Explain the roles performed by ancestors in traditional African communities. (8 marks)

b) Outline six requirements for a sacrifice to be offered. (6 marks)

c) Give three changes that have taken place in the traditional African understanding of property.

(6 marks)

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43. (a) Identify seven activities performed by God in the second Biblical creation
accounts in Genesis 2:4 – 23. (7marks)

(b) Give five reasons why Biblical creation story has two accounts of the same
event. (5marks)
(c) Explain four ways on how the use of the Bible has hindered the spread of the
Good News in Kenya. (8marks)

44. (a) Describe the sealing of the Sinai covenant in Exodus 24:4-8. (8marks)

(b) Identify and explain the attributes of God as understood by the Israelites during
the Exodus and when they were at Mt. Sinai. (6marks)

(c) State six values which a Christian learn from the call of Moses. (6mark

45. (a) Explain four ways in which King Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy against
kingship in Israel. (8marks)

(b) Outline God’s promises to King David through Prophet Nathan. (6marks)

(c) Give six ways in which Christians can deal with challenges they face in modern society.
(6marks)

46. (a) Explain four characteristics of the day of Lord as prophesized by prophet Amos.

(8marks)
(b) State six forms of punishment God would give Israel according to prophet Amos.
(6marks)
(c) Show ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role in the society
today. (6marks)

47. (a) Outline Jeremiah’s teaching on judgement and punishment.

(8marks)

(b) Explain symbolic acts related to judgement and punishment according to prophet
Jeremiah. (7marks)
(c) Identify five reasons why Christians face the danger of being punished today.
(5marks)

48. (a) Give the importance of marriage in Traditional African Societies.

(8marks)

(b) Identify seven reasons why kinship system was highly valued in Traditional
African societies. (7marks)

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(c) State five factors that have weakened kinship system today. (5marks)

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49. a. Describe the first account of creation in Genesis 1-2:4a (8 Marks)

b. From the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis Chapter three, state six effects of sin
(6marks)
c. Identify any six causes of evil in Kenya today (6 marks)

50, a)Outline the conditions that God gave the Israelites during the renewal of the Mosaic covenant?
(7marks)
b) Identify the worship practices that Israelites adopted in the wilderness? (7marks)
c) What was the Israelites new understanding of God in the wilderness? (5marks)
51. a) Explain four factors which led to Religious Schism in Israel after the death of king Solomon.
(8marks)
b) State seven promises that God made to David through Prophet Nathan in (2 Samuel 7.1-29)
(7marks)
c) Give reasons why political and church leaders should cooperate (5marks)
52. (a) Explain the role of prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)

(b) State the teachings of Amos on the day of the Lord. (6marks)

(c) What social evils could Amos condemn if he would come to Kenya today? (8marks)
53. a) Outline the contents of Jeremiahs letter to the exiles in Babylon according to Jer.29:1-32 (8marks)
b) Give four differences between the new covenant foretold by Jeremiah and the Sinaitic covenant
(8marks)
c) Suggest ways in which Christians should respond to those who oppose them during their work.
(4marks)
64. a) State seven ways in which the living maintained contact with ancestral world in the African traditional
society (7marks)
b) What is the importance of marriage in the traditional African community (8marks)
c) Give reasons why the payment of bride wealth is losing meaning in the society today (5marks)

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55 (a) Identify the languages in which the Bible was written before the coming of missionaries. (5mks)

(b) Outline 8 reasons why christians read the bible. (8mks)

(c) Identify seven versions of the bible used by the church in Kenya today. (7mks)

56 (a) Describe the background to the call of Abraham. (7mks)

(b) What are the values expressed in the call of Abraham. (7mks)

(c) State 6 factors that hinder christians from practising their faith in God. (6mks)

57 (a) Outline 6 ways in which Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life. (6mks)

(b) Explain the importance of the temple of Israel. (7mks)

(c) Identify 7 lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from king Solomon. (7mks)

58 (a) Outline the importance of prophets in Israel. (7mks)

(b) Identify the social injustices condemned by prophet Amos. (7mks)

(c) How does the church in Kenya punish errant members (6mks)

59 (a) Describe Jeremiah's vision of Almond tree. (6mks)

(b) What lessons do christians learn about God from the call of Jeremiah. (7mks)

(c) Outline problems encountered by christians in their commitment to Christ. (7mks)

60 (a) State six requirements that one had to fulfill to be made an elder in traditional African society.
(6mks)

(b) Highlight factors that have brought changes in African traditional community. (8mks)

(c) What changes are there in the traditional African community worship today? (6mks)

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SECTION B (313/2 CRE PAPER 2)

{QUESTIONS 61-120}
61. (a) Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the messiah
(7mks)
(b) State 7 similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ.
(7mks)
(c) Identify six lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ (6mks)

62. (a) What was the importance of the transfiguration of Jesus?

(8mks)
(b) Identify 6 occasions when Jesus prayed. (6mks)
(c) Give the lessons that Christians learn about Jesus from the transfiguration. (7mks)

63. (a) State 6 teachings of Jesus on the duties of discipleship (6mks)

(b) Narrate the parable of a friend at mid-night Luke 11 : 5 – 13 (7mks)
(c) What is the importance of prayer in a Christian life? (7mks)

64. (a) Identify 5 ways in which the work of the Holy Spirit was manifested on the day of Pentecost.
(5mks)
(b) State the fruits of the holy spirit according to Gal 5 : 22) (8mks)
(c) State 7 reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick. (7mks)

65. (a) Give 7 advantages of a monogamous marriage (7mks)

(b) Outline the importance of children in both Christianity and traditional African communities.
(6mks)
(c) Identify ways through which Christians help to minimize conflicts between parents and their
children in Kenya today (7mks)

66. (a) Explain ways in which science and technology has improved human life. 8mks)
(b) Give 6 reasons why a Christian should donate blood. (6mks)
(c) List down reasons why tobacco is a health hazard (6mks)

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67 a) Outline Isaiah’s prophesy concerning the Messiah according to Isaiah 61:1-2

(7mks)
b) Describe the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:5-25
(6mks)
c) State seven ways in which a Christian couple should respond to childlessness
(7mks)
68 a) Describe the incident when Jesus was rejected at Nazareth in Luke 4: 16 – 30
(8mks)
b) Identify reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees in Galilee in Luke (5: 12,
6, 11)
(6mks)
c) Identify six problems Christians face while spreading the gospel in Kenya today
(6mks)
69a) Outline seven instruction that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when He sent them
on a mission (7mks)
b) Identify six methods used by Jesus to spread the gospel
(6mks)
c) State ways in which the government is contributing towards evangelization process in
Kenya
(7mks)
70a) State seven teachings about Jesus from Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost
(7mks)
b) Identify the teaching of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit (8mks)
c) Outline ways in which Christians promote unity in Kenya today
(5mks)
71a) Outline seven responsibilities of Employers to their employees
(7mks)
b) State seven consequences of denying employees’ rights
(7mks)
c) State factors that contribute to unemployment in Kenya
(6mks)

72a) Give reasons why it is important to have laws in a country (7mks)

b) List seven rights of a Kenyan citizen (7mks)

c) State six roles of Christian youth during a National Election (6mks

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73a.Outline the message of Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah, which Jesus read
In the synagogue of Nazareth (Luke4:16-19) (6mks)
b. Describe Zechariah’s vision in the temple (Luke 1:8-23) (8mks)
c. What lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when Jesus accompanied
His parents for the Passover festival (6mks)
74a.With reference to the sermon on the plain, state five teachings of Jesus on how human beings should
relate to each other (5mks)
b. Describe the healing of the woman with a persistent flow of blood (Luke 8:43-48) (8mks)
c. How can a Christian eradicate cases of discrimination in the society (7mks)
75a.Narrate the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21) (7mks)
b. What are the teachings of Jesus on material possessions as drawn from the parable of the rich fool
(7mks)
c. How do Christians use their resources to glorify God (6mks)
76a.Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-40) (8mks)
b. What is the criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit (5mks)
c. Explain ways in which Christians use the fruit of the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel (7mks)
77a.Explain seven similarities between traditional African and Christian teachings on marriage (7mks)
b. Give guidelines that can help boys and girls to lead responsible sexual lives (7mks)
c. In what ways has the family planning brought conflicts in modern families (6mks)
78a.Explain the relationship between work and leisure in Christian context (7mks)
b. Give six reasons why a Christian should not resort to strike action as a way of presenting grievances
(6mks)
c. State seven ways in which church can promote self -employment in modern society (7mks)

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79. a) Outline Jeremiah’s prophecy about the Messiah. Jeremiah 23: 5- 6. (6mks)
b) Describe the dedication of Jesus in the temple . Luke 2:22 – 40 . (8 mks)
c) Give reasons why Kenyans are attracted to the church. (6mks)

80. a) Outline six teachings of John the Baptist . (Luke 3: 3- 20) (6mks)
b) Describe the incident in which Jesus raised Jairus daughter.(Luke 8:40-56) (8 mks)
c) Identify ways in which the church in Kenya helps the sick. (6mks)

81. a) State the accusations that were made against Jesus during his trial.
(Luke 22:23:1-23) (6mks)
b) Describe how Jesus revealed himself to the two men going to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-31)
(7 mks)
c) State seven reasons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus. (7 mks)

82. a) Describe how Peter’s life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:2-40) (6mks)
b) Explain the teachings of Peter about the unity of believers using the image of the people
of God. (6mks)
c) Identify various ways in which the gifts of the Holy spirit are manifested in the church
today. (8 mks)

83. a) Explain the Christian teaching on marriage. (7mks)

b) Identify the circumstances under which divorce could be allowed in Traditional African
Communities. (7 mks)
c) Give reasons why virginity is encouraged in both traditional African Communities and
Christianity. (6mks)

84. a) Explain how science and technology has improved human life. (7mks)
b) List seven ways in which wealth is acquired in Traditional African Communities.
(7mks)
c) State six reasons why a Christian should donate blood. (6mks)

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85. a) Outline the characteristics of Messiah according to Isaiah 61:1-2. (5marks)

b) Narrate Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-56). (8marks)
c) Explain seven importance of singing in a Christian service. (7marks)

86. a) Describe the call of the first disciples according to Luke 5:1-11. (8marks)
b) Narrate the healing of the woman with a flow of Blood. Luke 8:43-48. (7marks)
c) Outline six ways in which the church prepares people to serve God. (5marks)

87. a) Outline Jesus teachings on watchfulness and readiness Luke 12:35-48. (8marks)
b) Explain Jesus teachings on prayers. (6marks)
c) State six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to pray. (6marks)

88. a) Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit taught by St. Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. (6marks)
b) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride. (8marks)
c) Give six reasons why some Christians live in disunity. (6marks)

89. a) Explain the importance of leisure in the life of a Christian. (7marks)

b) State six leisure activities common to both Christians and traditional African community.
(6marks)
c) State ways through which Christians use leisure to glorify God. (7marks)
90. a) Outline the remedies to social disorder in our society today. (7marks)
b) List seven rights of a citizen. (7marks)
c) Identify six ways in which the Kenyan Government is fighting terrorism. (6marks)

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91. a) Basing your answer on the infancy narratives, (Luke 1:5-56), describe what took place
when Mary visited Elizabeth. (7 marks)
b) Explain what the magnificat reveals about the nature of God. (6 marks)
c) Give six ways in which a Christian couple should respond to the challenge of being childless
(7 marks)

92. a) Describe the incident when Jesus was baptized in River Jordan by John the Baptist.
(7mks)
b) What are the teachings of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus Christ? (8mks)
c) Give five reasons why Christians undergo baptism today. (5mks)

93. a) Outline the events which took place on Mount Olives before the arrest of Jesus.(7
marks)
b) Identify the reasons that made Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus. (6marks)
c) Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians? (7 marks)

94. a) Describe the events that took place on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1- 41) (8mks)
b) Identify ways in which Christians can identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit among
themselves. (5mks)
c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifested in the church today? (7mks)

95. a) Outline the importance of professional code of ethics. (6 marks)

b) Identify eight Christian teachings on work. (8 marks)
c) Identify six ways in which the church is helping to solve the issue of unemployment in Kenya
today. (6 marks)

96. a) Explain ways in which science and technology has improved human life. (8 marks)
b) Give six reasons why Christians are opposed to euthanasia. (6 marks)
c) Identify ways through which Christians can help to control desertification. (6 marks)

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97. a) Outline Isaiah’s prophecy about the messiah on the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. (8mks)
b) Describe the message of angel Gabriel to Mary according to Luke 1:26-38 (6mks)
c) Outline six lessons on family relationships drawn from the incident when Jesus accompanied
his parents to the temple at the age of twelve. (6mks)

98. a) With reference to Luke 5:17-26, describe the healing of the paralytic man. (8mks)
b) State seven teachings of Jesus on true discipleship from the sermon on the plain. (7mks)
c) Give reasons why modern Christians should accept to suffer in Christ’s name. (5mks)

99.a) Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50. (8mks)
b) Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve Disciples. (6mks)
c) Identify six ways in which Christians prepare themselves for the coming of God’s kingdom.
(6 mks)

100.a) Describe the New Testament teachings on unity of believers based on the image of the
bride. (8 mks)
b) How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (6mks)
c) Outline Saint Paul’s teaching on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church
(6mks)

101.a) Explain the traditional African understanding of marriage. (7mks)

b) List six forms of abuse that children go through in child labour. (6mks)
c) Give seven criteria that Christians use to evaluate the use of leisure. (7mks)

102.a) Identify eight reasons why people engage in corrupt practices in Kenya today. (8mks)
b) In which ways are people punished in Kenya for causing social disorders? (6mks)
c) How can Christians today help to improve the Environment? (6mks)

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103.(a) With reference to the annunciation of the birth of Jesus, what shows that Jesus was going to be a
special child. (6 marks)
(b) What did Simeon and Anna the prophetess reveal about the life and mission of Jesus.
(8 marks)
(c) I identify six ways in which the church prepare people to do the work of God. (6 marks)

104. a) Relate the incident when Jesus was baptized in River Jordan by John the Baptist (6marks)
b) Describe the call of Levi by Jesus In Luke5; 27-30 (8marks)
c) Identify lessons Christian can learn from the call of first disciples (6marks)

105. a) Explain the parable of the widow and unjust judge (8marks)
b) How was the resurrected Christ revealed (7marks)
c) Give reasons why Christians should have faith in God (5marks)

106. (a) Outline the characteristics of the people of God as taught by Peter in 1 Peter 2:9 – 10. (7 marks)
(b) Identify seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. (7 marks)
(c) Outline the importance of the Holy Spirit to Christians today. (6 marks)

107. (a) Explain six ways in which males and females related in traditional African context.(6marks)
(b) State eight uses of leisure today. (8marks)
(c) Give six factors that promote drug abuse among youths in Kenya today. (6marks)

108. (a) State seven ways in which Christians misuse wealth. (7 marks)
(b) What is the church doing to alienate poverty in Kenya (7 marks)
(c) Identify six factors that promote bribery and corruption in Kenya today (6 marks)

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109. . (a) From the infancy narratives, what shows that the birth of Jesus Christ was extra-ordinary.
(8 marks)
(b) What lessons do Christians learn from the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth. (6 marks)

(c) In what ways can Christian respond to childlessness in marriage today. (6 marks)

110. a) Outline seven teachings of Jesus from the sermon on the plain on true discipleship.
(7marks)

b) Using examples give four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Jewish, religious leaders in
Galilee . (8marks)

c) Outline Five ways in which the church leaders are preparing in the society for the second
coming of Jesus. (5marks)

111. (a) State the meaning of the parable of the sower as explained by Jesus in Luke 8:11-15.(8 marks)

(b) Give seven reasons why Jesus referred to the Pharisees as hypocrites. (7 marks)

(c) Write down six factors which hinder people from accepting the call of salvation. (6 marks)

112. (a) Outline the characteristics of the people of God as taught by Peter in 1 Peter 2:9 – 10.(7 marks)

(b) Identify seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. (7 marks)

(c) Outline the importance of the Holy Spirit to Christians today. (6 marks)

113 a) Explain three biblical teachings about celibacy. (6marks)

b) State eight negative results brought about by strike action. (8marks)
c) Identify Christian criteria for evaluating the use of leisure. (6marks)
114 a) Explain the negative impact of the introduction of money economy in Traditional African Society.
(7marks)
b) Identify ways in which Christians can help fight corruption in Kenya today. (7marks)
c) State six Christian’s values related to wealth. (6marks)

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115 a) Outline the psalmist’s prophecy about the Messiah. (6mks)

b) Outline Mary’s song (magnificat) . (7mks)

c) What evidence in St. Luke’s Gospel show that Christ came from a poor family. (7mks)

116. a) Identify the instructions given to the 72 disciples of Jesus. (8mks)

b) State the teachings of Jesus on how a Christian should approach God in prayer. (7mks)

c) Identify ways in which Christians prepare for the coming of Gods kingdom. (5mks)

117. a) Outline the events that took place on Mt. Olives before the arrest of Jesus. (8mks)

b) Identify reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. (7mks)

c) Give the evidence from St. Luke’s Gospel that proves Jesus resurrected. (6mks)

118. a) Explain what the teaching of Jesus about the vine and the branches in John15:1-10 reveal about
the unity of believers . (8mks)

b) Identify activities of the church which show that the Holy Spirit is at work in the church. (7mks)

c) State leadership qualities shown by Peter the apostle on the day of Pentecost. (5mks)

119. a) State reasons why an employee should be given time to rest. (8mks)

b) Show how retirement of workers affects their families. (7mks

c) Identify the factors that have contributed to misuse of leisure. (5mks)

120. a) Describe how wealth was acquired in Traditional African Communities. (7mks)

b) Why do some Christians find it difficult to share their wealth with others? (7mks)

c) State the rights of a Kenyan citizen. (6mks)

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