CRE QUESTION PAPER 2 AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241109011

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PAPER 2

TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• Write your name and index number in the booklet provided.
• The paper consists of six questions; answer only 5 questions.
• All answers must be in the booklet provided.
• Each question totals 20 marks.

QUESTIONS

1. (a) Outline Nathan’s prophecy about the messiah. (7 marks)
   (b) Describe the role of John the Baptist as a forerunner of Jesus. (7 marks)
   (c) Give six reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply John’s teachings in their lives today. (6 marks)
2. (a) Describe the raising of Jairus’ daughter (Luke 8:40–56). (8 marks)
   (b) State seven reactions of the people towards the miracles of Jesus. (7 marks)
   (c) How does the church continue with the healing ministry of Jesus? (5 marks)
3. (a) Explain the teachings of Jesus about eschatology as recorded in Luke’s Gospel. (7 marks)
   (b) Outline seven ways in which Jesus gives hope to Christians. (7 marks)
   (c) Highlight six ways Christians should prepare themselves for the second coming of Jesus Christ. (6 marks)
4. (a) State five symbolic expressions used in teaching the unity of believers. (5 marks)
   (b) How did the church in the New Testament demonstrate unity? (8 marks)
   (c) State seven ways in which Christians can promote unity in the church today. (7 marks)
5. (a) Outline five bases of Christian Ethics. (5 marks)
   (b) Explain four reasons why some Christians choose to live a celibate life. (8 marks)
   (c) Give seven reasons why some marriages are not formalized in Kenya today. (7 marks)
6. (a) Give six reasons why it is important to have laws in a country. (6 marks)
   (b) Explain the Christian teaching on work. (8 marks)
   (c) How is the church helping to reduce the rate of crime in Kenya today? (6 marks)

End of Paper

MARKING SCHEME

1. Nathan’s Prophecy about the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:3-17)

(a) Outline Nathan’s Prophecy

• An heir from David’s lineage would be raised to sit on the throne.
• A king would deliver and save his people.
• God would ensure that the kingdom would be everlasting.
• The Messiah would be a descendant of David.
• The Messiah would be like a son of God.
• He would deliver Israel from her political enemies.
• God would keep the Messiah’s kingdom strong.
  (7 marks)

(b) The Role of John the Baptist as a Forerunner of Jesus Christ

• Condemned King Herod for marrying his brother’s wife.
• Bore witness to Jesus as the Messiah.
• Told soldiers to be content with their wages.
• Advised the rich to share with the poor.
• Baptized people as a sign of repentance.
• Baptized Jesus at River Jordan.
• Ushered people into the Messianic era.
• Preached repentance of sin.
• Warned people of the coming judgment.
• Instructed tax collectors not to collect what was illegal.
  (7 marks)

(c) Reasons Why Christians Find It Difficult to Apply John’s Teachings

• Lack of faith in God’s word.
• Discrimination in the church along tribal lines affects unity.
• Inability to abandon past sinful lives.
• Negative attitudes by the rich towards the poor.
• Influence from mass media/societal moral decadence.
• Rampant corruption in society.
• Lack of role models.
• Some Christians lead hypocritical lifestyles.
  (6 marks)

2. The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter (Luke 8:40-56)

(a) Description of the Event

• Jairus, a ruler in the synagogue, fell at Jesus’ feet.
• He begged Jesus to heal his 12-year-old daughter who was ill.
• Before reaching Jairus’ home, word came that the daughter was dead.
• Jesus told Jairus to have faith, assuring him all would be well.
• Upon arrival, Jesus told the mourners not to wail; the girl was only asleep.
• Jesus, along with Peter, John, and James, entered the house with the girl’s parents.
• He held the girl’s hand and said, “Child, arise.”
• Her spirit returned, and Jesus ordered her parents to give her something to eat.
• The parents were amazed, and Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what had happened.
  (7 marks)

(b) Reactions of People Towards the Miracles of Jesus

• Fear seized them.
• Wonder.
• Their faith was restored.
• Astonishment.
• Thanksgiving/glorification of God.
• Forgiveness.
• Abuse and rejection.
• Amazement.
• Doubting the source of Jesus’ power.
• Hostility/animosity.
  (7 marks)

(c) The Church’s Continuation of the Healing Ministry

• Praying and preaching to the sick.
• Laying hands on the sick, anointing them, and performing miracles.
• Providing guidelines and counseling sessions.
• Constructing hospitals and health centers.
• Providing preventive and curative drugs.
• Paying medical expenses for the sick.
• Preaching against the evil causes of ailments.
• Offering food, clothing, and shelter to the sick.
• Visiting the sick to comfort them.
• Training medical personnel and establishing medical training institutes.
• Providing civil education through seminars and worship.
• Offering literature and electronic media on health issues.
  (6 marks)

3. Teachings of Jesus about Eschatology (St. Luke’s Gospel)

(a) Explanation of Jesus’ Teachings

• People will come claiming to be the Messiah.
• Nations will be in despair.
• Occurrence of natural calamities (e.g., earthquakes, famine).
• Destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem.
• Persecution of Jesus’ followers.
• Appearance of celestial beings in the sky.
• The sea will roar.
• People will faint from fear of witnessing signs.
  (6 marks)

(b) Ways Jesus Gives Hope to Christians

• Through the resurrection, Christians are assured of life after death.
• He interacted with non-Jews, showing that He came for all.
• His baptism confirmed Him as the expected Messiah.
• He taught disciples to pray, allowing Christians to ask God for their needs.
• Jesus chose low-class individuals as disciples, implying the kingdom is for everyone.
• His death on the cross brought salvation to all.
• He fed 5,000, assuring Christians of God’s providence.
• Jesus promised His disciples a helper (the Holy Spirit).
• Christians seek guidance from the Holy Spirit.
• His overcoming temptations gives hope to Christians for overcoming obstacles.
• His healing miracles liberated those suffering spiritually and physically.
  (7 marks)

(c) Preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

• Reading the Bible.
• Praying and fasting.
• Constant belief in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Attending fellowship.
• Living holy lives by avoiding sin.
• Helping the needy.
• Evangelizing.
  (6 marks)

4. Teaching Unity of Believers

(a) Symbolic Expressions Used

• The body of Christ.
• The vine and the branches.
• The people of God.
• The bride.
• The church.
  (5 marks)

(b) Demonstration of Unity in the New Testament Church

• They met for prayers together.
• Shared their belongings and property.
• Sold their property and distributed the money.
• Celebrated the Holy Communion.
• Helped the less fortunate.
• Welcomed each other into their homes.
• Solved problems affecting the church.
• Churches in need sent help to those in need.
• Prayed for one another.
  (8 marks)

(c) Promoting Unity in the Church Today

• Holding joint/interdenominational prayers.
• Taking a common stand against injustice and sin.
• Promoting educational standards.
• Respecting one another’s faith and religion.
• Promoting love within the church.
• Avoiding discrimination, nepotism, and tribalism.
• Keeping politics out of the church.
• Sharing and helping the needy.
• Caring for the health of members and building homes for the destitute.
  (7 marks)

5. Christian Ethics and Marriage

(a) Bases of Christian Ethics

• The Bible.
• Natural laws.
• Human reason and experience.
• Situation ethics.
• Church laws.
• Free will.
• State laws.
  (5 marks)

(b) Reasons Why Some Marriages Are Not Formalized in Kenya

• Financial constraints prevent couples from affording wedding expenses.
• Cultural differences lead some couples to elope without formalizing their marriage.
• Demanding duties may distract couples from marital issues.
• Some couples prefer privacy and decide against formalizing their marriage.
• Fear of consequences, such as opposition from parents, may deter formalization.
• Concerns about responsibilities like dowry payments lead to non-formalization.
• Some couples fear discovering negative traits in their partners and prefer to remain informal.
  (7 marks)

6. Importance of Laws and Work in Christianity

(a) Importance of Laws in a Country

• Safeguards people’s rights.
• Protects consumers from exploitation.
• Provides for economic growth and development.
• Ensures freedom of worship.
• Acts as a check on those in authority.
• Outlines how foreigners should be treated.
• Controls taxation.
  (6 marks)

(b) Christian Teaching on Work

• All people must work, as God also worked.
• Work is not a curse; it is part of human purpose.
• Work is essential for personal and societal development.
• Work helps avoid idleness, which is condemned in the Bible.
• The Bible recognizes specialization in labor, as God gives different talents.
• Paul teaches that work brings dignity (e.g., he was a tent maker).
• He also states that whoever does not work should not eat.
• Work glorifies God.
• Work is a social human activity.
• Christians strive for self-reliance and independence.
  (8 marks)

(c) The Church’s Role in Reducing Crime

• Providing guidance and counseling.
• Preaching love for one another.
• Rehabilitating lawbreakers.
• Offering jobs and loans.
• Providing recreational activities for youth.
• Reporting criminals.
• Disciplining deviant church members.
• Obeying laws of the country.
• Providing basic needs for the needy.
  (6 marks)