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Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Marking Scheme Question Paper

Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Marking Scheme

Course:Cre

Exam Year:2016

WESTLANDS SUB-COUNTY JOINT EXAMINATION

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Paper 2
July/August 2016

MARKING SCHEME
How Jesus fulfilled Micahs prophesies of the Messiah.
i) Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the census fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that the Messiah will be born in the birth place of David.
ii) Jesus was born of Mary fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that the Messiah would be born of a woman.
iii) Jesus rule is eternal in the world fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that He shall be great to the ends of the earth.
iv) Jesus was there from the beginning as seen in the creation accounts/trinity fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that his origin is from the ancient days.
v) Jesus preached the good news of salvation fulfilling Micah’s prophecy the He will feed His flock
vi) Jesus fulfilled Micahs’a prophecy that Israel will have victory over her enemies by bringing peace to the World through defeating Satan.
vii) Jesus performed many miracles of raising the dead to fulfil Micah’s prophecy that he will rule in the power of God.
Any 4x2=8Mks
b) Similarities between the annunciation stories of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
i0 Both were announced by angel Gabriel
ii) Both Zachariah and Mary were afraid when the angel appeared to them.
iii) In both incidents the possibility of the message was doubted.
iv) The names of the children to be born were given by the angel..
v) The mission of the Children to be born was specified in both cases by the angel.
vi) John the Baptist and Jesus were both to be first-borns.
vii) The birth of the children would be through divine intervention.
viii) Mary and Zachariah were given signs by the angel to confirm the message.
ix) Both children will be males.
x) Both children would be great in their missions.
Any 6x1=6mks
c) Ways in which Christians can serve God.
i) Preaching/Teaching the word of God.
ii) Feeding the Hungry
iii) Taking care of the sick/visiting the sick.
) Praying / fasting for peace in the world.
v) Contributing to the church/charitable organisations.
vi) Tithing/giving offerings
vii) Taking care of the environment
viii) Providing homes to the homeless/adopting orphans.
ix) Advocating for equal distributions of resources. Any 6x1=6mks

2 a) Reasons why Jesus was rejected in Nazareth.
i) He declared that he had come to fulfil Isaiah''s prophesy concerning the Messiah.
ii) They knew him as the son of Joseph the carpenter yet he said he was the Messiah.
iii) He failed to perform the kind of miracle that he had performed in Capernaum.
iv) He told the people that prophets are ignored in their own country.
v) He annoyed them by telling them that their forefathers rejected God’s prophets.
vi) He compared the Jews unfavourably to the Gentiles.
Any 6x1=6mks

b) The transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28-36)
i) Jesus took Peter, John and James to Mount Hermon to pray.
ii) As Jesus was praying, his appearance changed /was transfigured.
iii) Two men appeared in glory and were talking with him.
iv) They were talking about his departure which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem.
v) When the disciples awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Jesus.
vi) Peter told Jesus that they make three booths - one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah.
vii) A cloud then came and overshadowed them and they were afraid.
viii) A voice came from the cloud saying ‘‘This is my son, my chosen listen to him!’’
ix) After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
x) They did not tell anyone what they had seen.
8x1=8mks

Q.1
a) How Jesus fulfilled Micahs prophesies of the Messiah.
i) Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the census fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that the Messiah will be born in the birth place of David.
ii) Jesus was born of Mary fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that the Messiah would be born of a woman.
iii) Jesus rule is eternal in the world fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that He shall be great to the ends of the earth.
iv) Jesus was there from the beginning as seen in the creation accounts/trinity fulfilling Micah’s prophecy that his origin is from the ancient days.
v) Jesus preached the good news of salvation fulfilling Micah’s prophecy the He will feed His flock
vi) Jesus fulfilled Micahs’a prophecy that Israel will have victory over her enemies by bringing peace to the World through defeating Satan.
vii) Jesus performed many miracles of raising the dead to fulfil Micah’s prophecy that he will rule in the power of God.
Any 4x2=8Mks
b) Similarities between the annunciation stories of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
i0 Both were announced by angel Gabriel
ii) Both Zachariah and Mary were afraid when the angel appeared to them.
iii) In both incidents the possibility of the message was doubted.
iv) The names of the children to be born were given by the angel..
v) The mission of the Children to be born was specified in both cases by the angel.
vi) John the Baptist and Jesus were both to be first-borns.
vii) The birth of the children would be through divine intervention.
viii) Mary and Zachariah were given signs by the angel to confirm the message.
ix) Both children will be males.
x) Both children would be great in their missions.
Any 6x1=6mks
c) Ways in which Christians can serve God.
i) Preaching/Teaching the word of God.
ii) Feeding the Hungry
iii) Taking care of the sick/visiting the sick.
iv) Praying / fasting for peace in the world.
v) Contributing to the church/charitable organisations.
vi) Tithing/giving offerings
vii) Taking care of the environment
viii) Providing homes to the homeless/adopting orphans.
ix) Advocating for equal distributions of resources. Any 6x1=6mks

2 a) Reasons why Jesus was rejected in Nazareth.
i) He declared that he had come to fulfil Isaiah''s prophesy concerning the Messiah.
ii) They knew him as the son of Joseph the carpenter yet he said he was the Messiah.
iii) He failed to perform the kind of miracle that he had performed in Capernaum.
iv) He told the people that prophets are ignored in their own country.
v) He annoyed them by telling them that their forefathers rejected God’s prophets.
vi) He compared the Jews unfavourably to the Gentiles.
Any 6x1=6mks

b) The transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28-36)
i) Jesus took Peter, John and James to Mount Hermon to pray.
ii) As Jesus was praying, his appearance changed /was transfigured.
iii) Two men appeared in glory and were talking with him.
iv) They were talking about his departure which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem.
v) When the disciples awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Jesus.
vi) Peter told Jesus that they make three booths - one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah.
vii) A cloud then came and overshadowed them and they were afraid.
viii) A voice came from the cloud saying ‘‘This is my son, my chosen listen to him!’’
ix) After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
x) They did not tell anyone what they had seen.
8x1=8mks

c) Reasons why church leaders can be rejected.

i) When they misinterpret the bible.
ii) Due to dictatorship
iii) Lack of leadership qualities/training /poor education
iv) Misuse of church resources/embezzlement of church funds
v) Sexual immorality/having relations with church members
vi) Inefficiency in their work.
vii) Political affiliations.
viii) Tribalism / cultural differences
6x1=6mks

3 a) Hypocritical practices of the Jews by Jesus.
i) They neglected the needs of the poor but stressed on external observations of the law of Moses.
ii) They overburdened the people with strict observance of laws and traditions.
iii) They gave temple offering but neglected justice and love of God.
iv) They demanded to be greeted with respect in the market places.
v) They demanded to be treated with honour by being reserved for seats in Synagogue and social places.
vi) They persecuted and opposed God’s prophets and messengers.
vii) They wore long faces whenever they were fasting/wanted to be noticed when fasting.
viii) They misinterpreted the law of Moses hence denying the true knowledge of the will of God.
Any 6x1=6mks.
b) Jesus teaching on Eschatology

i) Wars between nations
ii) Occurrence of natural calamities.
iii) Strange and terrifying celestial beings would come from the sky.
iv) Eclipses.
vi) Many will come claiming to be Jesus
vii) Pestilences
viii) Persecution of the disciples of Jesus.
ix) People fainting from shock as they observe the terrible signs.
x) Killing of Jesus disciples for being His followers.
xii) Destruction of Jerusalem temple.
any 7 x 1 = 7mks

c) Lessons Christians learn about Salvation from Jesus’ encounter with Zacheaus.
i) God offers salvation through Jesus Christ.
ii) Salvation is for those who humble themselves before Jesus.
iii) Only those who seek salvation will receive it
iv) Salvation is acquired through repentance of one’s sins.
v) Jesus mission was to seek and bring salvation to the sinners.
vi) Salvation is for those who invite Jesus in their hearts.
vii) Salvation is for those who are ready to share their wealth with the poor
viii) Christians should strive to overcome the challenges that hinder them from getting salvation.
7x1=7mks

4 a) Guidelines that Paul gave to the Corinthian Christians on the use of speaking in tongues and prophesy.
i) In a congregation, only two or utmost three people should speak in tongues.
ii) The believers should speak one at a time/in turns.
iii) The message delivered in tongues should be interpreted.
iv) If there is no one to interpret, those with the gift of speaking in tongues should remain silent in Church/speak to God.
v) Only two or three prophets should speak in a congregation.
vi) The believers should weigh what the prophet is saying.
vii) Any revelation to a believer sitted in the congregation should be heard first and the others to be silent.
viii) Those who prophesy should do so one after the other to enable believers to learn.
ix) The gifts of speaking in tongues and prophecy should be used in love.
Any 4x2 = 8mks
b) Jesus teaching on unity of believers from the vine and the branches
i) God is the vine dresser/Jesus is the true vine.
ii) Christians are the branches.
iii) Christians are related to God through Jesus.
iv) The faithful Christians/fruitful Christians are pruned so as to produce more fruits.
v) The unfaithful Christians are the unfaithful branches which are cut and damaged.
vi) Christians can only bear fruits/do good things if they remain united to Christ.
vii) All Christian are joined to one another through Jesus Christ
viii) Christians rely on God for their provisions.
ix) Love is passed on from God to Christians.
x) Christians should keep God’s commandments.
Any 6x1=6mks

c) Ways in which Christians demonstrate that they are the people of God.
i) Organizing and participating in Christian fellowships in churches and other places.
ii) Visiting the sick in hospitals/homes/praying for the sick.
iii) Contributing to charitable organisations /Helping the needy.
iv) Condemning all evils in the society.
v) Preaching the gospel to all people
vi) Participating in community development projects.
vii) Enduring persecution for the sake of the gospel.
viii) Participating in church sacraments.
any 6 x 1 = 6mks

5 a) Factors to consider when deciding on a salary.
i) Number of working hours
ii) Level of education /training /qualification/skills
iii) Working experience of the employee
iv) The value of the work
v) The standard of living/state of the economy of the country
vi) The nature of the work/working conditions /risks of the job.
vii) Profit returns of the work
viii) Ability of the employer to pay.
ix) The amount of work to be done.
any 7 x 1 = 7mks

b) Importance of manual work to a Christian.
i) All types of work are God-ordained/work is sacred
ii) It enables Christians to earn living
iii) Human-beings are able to look after and preserve environment.
iv) It helps keep the body physically fit / helps build stamina
v) It relaxes the body the and the mind
vi) It helps one improve skills and develop talents.
vii) It helps to reduce excess body fats/make the body health.
viii) It makes one to be active.
ix) It gives one satisfaction and fulfilment.
7x1=7mks

c) Ways which a Christian can overcome the temptation to abuse drugs.
i) Practising self control.
ii) Praying against the temptation of drug abuse.
iii) Seeking guidance and counselling.
iv) Avoiding the company of those who abuse drugs/emulating good role models.
v) Following medical instructions.
vi) Referring to the Bible on the use of drugs.
vii) Participating in activities that promote the use of good leisure/participate in healthy activities.
6x1=6mks.

6 a) Ways which modern Science and technology undermine Christian teaching on respect for human life.
i) People are able to carry out abortions which lead to death of the unborn /mercy killing.
ii) Human cloning /test tube babies undermine human sexuality.
iii) Fertilisers pollute the environment hence endangering human beings/pollution.
iv) Information derived from pornographic literature /videos pollute the minds.
v) Vasectomy / tubal ligation/artificial contraception undermine God’s purpose of procreation.
vi) Weapons of mass destruction lead to loss of life.
vii) Human-beings have been rendered jobless to modern science and technology/machines/unemployment.
viii) Accidents caused by machines/automobiles lead to loss of life.
ix) Deforestation leads to depletion of trees / soil erosion
x) Organ transplant /plastic surgery undermines God’s creation.
xi) It has resulted to drug abuse/alcohol abuse.
any 7 x 1 = 7mks

b) Problems that the church face due to industrialisation.
i) Rise in family breakage/divorce/separation.
ii) There is water / air / land pollution.
iii) It has led to individualism/selfishness.
iv) There is an increase in social vices.
v) It has led to exploitation of workers.
vi) It has resulted in destruction of land/deforestation.
vii) It has led to divisions in the family.
viii) It has contributed to poor health/sickness/death.
7x1=7mks

c) How Christians control water pollution

i) Teaching people on effects of water pollution/creating awareness on the effects of water pollution.
ii) Using organic manure/Avoid use of fertilizers.
iii) Proper disposal of waste
iv) Protecting all water catchment areas.
v) Avoiding cultivating on steep slopes and near river banks.
vi) Encouraging people to plant trees in catchment areas and near river banks
vii) Burning biodegradable materials and burying non-biodegradable materials
viii) Avoiding oil spills non-biodegradable materials
viii) Avoiding oil spills
Any 6x1=6mks

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