ELDORET EAST JOINT EXAMINATION
MARKING SCHEME PAPER 1
CRE FORM FOUR
1. a)Give
reasons why the bible is important to Christians today.
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it strengthens the faith of Christians
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helps in spreading the gospel to different people and
communities
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helps Christians to compose songs and hymns
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helps Christians scholars and authors to write
Christian text books, pamphlets and magazines ( Christian literature)
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helps preachers
to convert new people who were
non believers
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helps Christians
understand the word of God deeply
and properly
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helps Christian
to provide guidance and
counseling to fellow Christians who have
problems
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promotes
communication between God and Christians
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to get comfort/consolation
b. how did God effect his
plans for the salvation of human
kind
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he searched for
Adam after sinning
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clothed them with garments of skin/leaves
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caring for the under privileged /needy
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respecting and
practicing the rights /privileges of others
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by preaching and
promoting peace and harmony
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using their creative
talents i.e inventing
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through
scientific and technological discoveries
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by providing
work opportunities /training opportunities
in order to help people realize self fulfillment
c. How do
Christians continue being co – creators with God?
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through procreation /having children
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caring and conserving the environment
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caring for the under privileged /needy
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respecting and
practicing the rights/priviledges of others
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by preaching and
promoting peace and harmony
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using their
creative talents i.e
inventing
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through
scientific and technological discoveries
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by providing
work opportuinites / training
opportunities in order to
help realize self
fulfillment
2. a Describe the call of Abraham
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God called Abraham in Haran after the death of his father ( Terah)
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God asked Abraham to leave his country , relatives and go to a lace he would show him.
Abraham was 75 years.
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God made a promise
to Abraham
§ Many
descendants
§ Great
nation
§ Be
a source of blessings
§ His
name be famous /great
§ Curse
those who curse him
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Abraham obeyed and set off with his wife Sarai, nephew Lot, servants;
wealth and flock he had acquired in Haran
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In Canaan God
appeared to him and showed him the land
he was going to give his
descendants
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Abraham built
two altars for the Lord at bethel and shechem where he worshiped God.
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Then he moved on from place to place, going
towards southern part of Canaan.
b) Explain the regulations that God gave Moses about the Passover
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No foreigner was to take part in the celebrations
without getting circumcision together with his household
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A bought slave
would eat the Passover meal
after getting circumcised
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Temporary residents and hired workers were
not to eat the Passover meal
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The blood of the
Passover lamb was to be spread on the door posts
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No bones of the slaughtered animals were to be broken
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The festival was
to be celebrated annually by all
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The whole community
of Israel
must celebrate it
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The meaning of
the Passover meal was to be passed on
from generation to generations.
c) what is the importance of Decalogue to Christians today ?
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teachers that there is only one God
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helps Christians to worship the true God and not idols
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helps Christians to honour leisure time
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helps Christians to respect life as God given
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helps Christians
to respect other people property
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helps Christians
to love their neighbours by not
being false witnesses
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helps Christians
to be contented with what they have so
as they avoid coveting
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helps Christians
to live a chaste life by avoiding sexual immorality.
3. a how did God care for the Israelites in the wilderness.
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guided with a pillar of
fire at night and a pillar of
cloud during the day
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Enabled them to
cross Red sea safety but drowned the Egyptians
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Provided with
water/sweetened for them bitter water
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Gave them food:
manna, quails
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Protected them
from their enemies e.g Amalekites,
enable them to defeat them.
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Entered into a
covenant with them
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Provided them
with Ten commandments and mosaic laws to guide them
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Healing those who were
bitten by snakes
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He forgave them
after breaking the Sinai covenant
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By providing their leaders e.g Moses, Aaron , priest
acted as intermediaries between
people and God.
b. Describe the breaking of the Sinai covenant
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the Israelites were left with Aaron
when Moses went up Mt.
Sinai to meet
God i.e get 10 commandments
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moses took along ; the Israelites began
to suspect that he had disowned
them
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they prevailed
upon Aaron to make a god they could see i.e he
made golden calf
for them to worship.
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Aaron used
jewelery they had taken out of Egypt
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The worshipped the calf, sacrificed toit,
sang and danced before it.
Acted immorally before it.
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They worshipped it claiming that it delivered them from Egypt
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God was greatly
angered i.e sent Moses to go down
i.e see what the people had done
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Moses pleaded
with God not to destroy them.
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Moses went
down and was so annoyed
that he dropped the stone tablets
on which the commandments were written.
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They had broken the covenant ( blasphemed)
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Moses punished them by making them drink water mixed
with the idol’s ashes
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Those who did not repent were killed i.e
the people from the tribe of Levi
became priests.
c. state six
factors that cause people to depart from God’s instruction
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bad company
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Weak in faith/human weakness
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Ignorance of God’s ways
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Threats from non
– believers
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Greed and lust
for wealth
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Greed for power
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Lack of faith/trust in God
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impatience
4. a. significance of the ark of covenant in Jerusalem
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The ark symbolized king David; obedience to God
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It was to ensure that
the presence of God was felt
by all the people of Israel
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It made Jerusalem the
religious centre of Israel, hence God’s holy city.
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It was a unifying factor to the people of Israel
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It showed that
David was a servant of God
while the real king was Yahweh
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The ark helped
David to maintain moral behaviour in Israel.
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By bringing the
ark to Jerusalem
, David humbled himself before God despite being a king
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David used the
ark to remain close
to God for proper guidance
and salvation of Israel.
b. failures of King saul which made God to reject
him as king of isreal.
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He spared king
Agag of Amalekites i.e kept best
sheep and cattle of amalekites
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He disobeyed
God’s command e.g between
Israelites war and the amalekites – failed
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He assumed priestly duties and offered sacrifices when
Samuel delayed during
the war with philistines at
gilgal
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Spirit of the
lord left Saul and was replaced with an evil
spirit that tormented him
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He was jeolous of David
for his success as a warrior. He
plotted to kill David
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Saul committed
the sin of necromancy - consulted
a diviner/ medium after the
death of Samuel.
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He exposed his soldiers
to hunger hence they ate meat with blood – was a sin before God
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He committed
suicide during the battle
against the philistines .
suicide disgraced God’s
rule as a giver of life
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He massacred the Gibeonites against the oath
given during the time of Joshua.
c. reasons why political leaders in Kenya have failed
to perform their duties effectively.
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Ridicule from the members of the society
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Inability to live up
to the expectations of the
electorate
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Lack of training
in leadership skills leading to
poor public relations
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Division and
conflicts wit the parties
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Lack of adequate
forum to meet and address
their electorate
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Insecurity , death threats and harassment from enemies
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Different ideologies
resulting in divisive decisions
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Personal differences
between the politicians
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Several barriers
i.e differences based on culture , tribe , religion etc
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Woman leaders
are discriminated against and looked
down upon.
5.a. categories of prophets in the O.T
- true prophets – acted on behalf of God
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upheld new covenant
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False prophets -
who claimed to speak in the name
of Yahweh
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their message
never came to pass
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Major prophets – their writings are elaborate , have
books in their names e.g Isaiah,
Jeremiah etc
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Minor prophets – whose books contain brief
oracles eg Amos, Hosea, Micah , Joel etc
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Canonical
prophets - contain minor
i.e major prophets . their
oracle are recorded under their names
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Prophetess -
women prophets
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Cultic prophets
- prophets whoa re
associated with religious activities in shrines.
b. Symbolic
act of Jeremiah related to judgement
and punishment
Linen waist cloth -
Jeremiah was asked to hide in a cleft near Euphrates
. cloth got ruined and spoilt.
Jeremiah personal life – suffered loneliness
same way people of Judah would
suffer once God unleashed
punishment .
Jeremiah’s visit to the potters house . he found a potter
moulding clay into pots. The
defective pots, the potter
pressed some clay into a lump
and moulded another pot the same way
God would do so the people of Judah.
The earthen flask/ broken
clay flask. Jeremiah
broke the clay jar publicly and announced
that Yahweh would similarly
destroy Jerusalem and Judah.
The vision of two baskets of figs
good and bad figs - bad figs were
unfit for consumption.
Jeremiah warned them that God would
punish them like bad
figs ( horror)
The wooden ox –yoke
Jeremiah wore it
around his neck and walked
around publicly - it signified subjection
of Judah and other nations to Babylonian
rule.
Parable of wines and skins and jars
Empty jars represented
the people of Judah
. wine which would fill them was
the instrument of God which would
use to punish them for their
wickedness.
c. Relevance of Jeremiah
teachings to Christian today
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Christian should preach the gospel of Christ
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Christians should denounce evils in modern society e. g corruption , bribery
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Christian should condemn modern
forms of idol worship/support monotheism
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Christians
should be ready to suffer like
Jeremiah /face rejection/opposition
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Christians
should ask sinners to repent in order
to get eternal life
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Christians
should rely on Jeremiah’s
teaching todeal with dishonesty and
distinguish true from false prophets.
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Christians
should know they are new covenant
community founded on faith.
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Christians
should advocate universal human values
e.g responsibility , justice ,
obedience , respect for life etc
6. a Seven ways in which Africans venerated
ancestors
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ancestors were remembered through naming of children after them
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Given
various rituals to appease
the ancestors
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Pouring
libations to them in form of
beer, milk , honey etc
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Invited during
ceremonies e.g rites of passage
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Through
mentioning their names during innovations
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Maintaining the
graves of the dead ancestors /
respectful burials
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Giving
offering and sacrificed to them.
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Praying to God through them
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Teaching children about them /their culture i.e religion
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Building shrines for them
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Communicating
with them through diviners
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Involving them
in community ‘s plan and
decisions.
b. the role of rites of passage in inculcating youth,
with moral values in
T.A.S .
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Initiation and marriage : - obedience as a
moral value was reinforced
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Children taught to obey
parents /elders
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Initiation and
marriage : respect as moral value was emphasized
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Initiation i.e
marriage :- honesty, youth were taught
on importance of honesty in marriage
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Self control was
stressed during preparation for
initiation and adolescents were educated
on need for self control
in sexual matters.
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Mutual concern
and sharing were inculcated
during initiation rite
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Chastity/ sexual
purity emphasised during
initiation
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Responsibility :
- initiates were taught how to be
responsible future wives
and husbands.
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Courage and
bravery: emphasized during initiation
to enable initiates face challenges in life
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Hard work:
emphasized during marriage rite . hard work was necessary to enable
future wives , husbands
provide for their families.
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Patriotism : was enhanced during initiation and marriage rites
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Hospitality:
stressed during rites like birth,
naming , initiation , marriage.
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Loyalty:
emphasized during initiation
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Thankfulness:
emphasized during all rites
of passage. Every youth was trained
to thank parents i.e all members.
c. factors undermining
the wor of traditional specialists
today.
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modern science and technology has
come up with modern scientific drugs
- western education / formal
education
- Christianity
- urbanization
-Western culture /values
-Mass media
-New forms of government
affected role of elders
-Money economy
Paper 2 marking scheme
- a . how did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah on the suffering servant
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he bore the
sins of mankind /delivered mankind
from sins
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he
Submissively accepted suffering
and disgrace
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he was despised and rejected by the Jewish
religious leaders
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he was pierced
and wounded on his side while on the cross
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he was crucified
alongside tow thieves
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he was buried in
a rich man’s tomb
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he appeared
before the Sanhedrin and
Pilate for judgement
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through him , God’s everlasting kingdom was established
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God exalted
Jesus and made Him Lord
and judge.
b. rituals
that Jesus underwent to show he was a
Jew
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was named
according to Jewish custom
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dedication
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presented to God
as required by law
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Circumcision on the 8th day
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Mary mother of
Jesus underwent purification ceremony
40 days after the birth of Jesus.
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Jesus visited the temple at the age of 12 years during
Passover. Celebrated Passover ie last
supper
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Jesus
attended sabath services / went
to synagogue
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Kept jewish
religious observation e.g fasting
and praying
c. God delivers the oppressed
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God is faithful
to his promises
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Christians should thank God for what he has done
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God humbles the proud and exalts the lowly
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God is a source of blessing
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God feeds the the hungry/provides
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God saves/mighty/just
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God is merciful / God is good
2. a. in wilderness
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When he healed a
dump man, they demanded a sign
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Was tempted to
arbitrate between two brothers
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When the rich
young rulers called Jesus
a good teacher.
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When his parents
wanted to see him he refused
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When he was asked
whether it was right to pay taxes
to Caesar
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During his arrest, he was tempted to escape
the cup of suffering
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During the trial
he was asked whether he was
the messiah
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During his
crucifixion , he was mocked and sat on.
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On the cross , one
of the thieves wanted him to deliver them
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He was questioned
by the Sadducees about the
resurrection.
b. teachings of
Jesus on true discipleship from the sermon on the plain
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disciples should
have perseverance in the face of
opposition
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have unwavering faith
in Jesus/ deep rooted faith
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should love their enemies / appreciate them
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be generous and share with those who do not have
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be obedient to Christ’s
teachings
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forgive others / merciful to others/ show compassion
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avoid hypocrisy and show self righteousness
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fair when
passing judgement to others / not judge others
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bless those who curse them/pray for those who mistreat
them.
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not revenge against their enemies.
c. lessons learnt
from the healing of the centurion
servant.
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The mission of
Jesus was universal i.e it
was for all who believed in him
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Faith in Jesus Christ
is very important to Christians
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Christians should
have great love and concern
for their servants
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Christians
realize that God has power
to heal all forms of illnesses.
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Christains should show compassion to the nedy
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Leaders should
realize that positions
of leadership are for the service
to the community
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Christians
should not discriminate against others. They should
bring all to the kingdom of God.
3. a. relate the
parable of the Pharisee and the tax
collector as recorded in Luk 18: 9 -14
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Jesus told the
parable of the Pharisee who was of
his goodness
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both the Pharisee and the tax collector went to the temple to pray
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The pharisee stood
apart by himself and prayed – praised himself , not like other men , extortionists, unjust ,
adulterers like the tax collector.
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The Pharisees despised the tax collector
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He said that he fast twice a week , gives tithes
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Tax collector
stood far off, he humbled himself
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He beat his breast and asked God to be merciful to him since
he was a sinner
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Jesus the disciples that the tax collector and not
the Pharisee was in the right relationship with God.
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Jesus said; whoever
exalts himself will be humbled ie those who humble
themselves will be exalted.
b. Qualities of those who belong to the kingdom of God
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they are humble
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They are repentant
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They seek forgiveness of their sin
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They renounce
those things that hinder their relationship with God
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They hear the word of God and put into practice
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They are ready to do God’s will
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They work hard and produce fruits that enable the kingdom of God to grow.
C. Six ways in which Christians prepare for the second
coming of Christ
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praying and
fasting always
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Living holy
lives/ avoiding sins / avoid
immorality
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Constantly
believing in Jesus Christ as saviour ad Lord
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Participating in
the work of evangelism /preaching
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Observing
God’s commandments
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Repenting sins
whenever they go astray
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Exercising virtues
like love, forgiveness etc
4. a. Role of the
holy spirit as taught by Jesus Christ.
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will be the counselor to Christ followers
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Will guide and
advise them on worldly
and spiritual matters
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Will ensure that
the disciple speak
the truth
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Will make Christ’s disciples to pass judgement to the
sinful world.
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Introduce
/remind the disciples of Christ’s
teachings
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Enable disciples to perform and prophecy about God.
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Enable the
disciple to know who Christ was/relationship with God
the father.
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Reveal the sins
of the world /pronounce judgement
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Reveal the glory
of Jesus as victory over evil
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Enable disciples to discern /expose the secret of sinful
people.
b. What did peter say about
Jesus during the day of Pentecost
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Jesus was a
descendant of David
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God had made Jesus both Lord and saviour
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Jesus was from Nazareth
/ the great king promised to David
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The death of Jesus led to the coming
of the holy spirit
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God confirmed Jesus works, wonder and signs
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Jesus rose from
the dead and he is seated
at the right hand of God
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The death of Jesus was according to God’s plan (passion
i.e. death)
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Jesus is the son of God/ Messiah
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The disciples are the witnesses of Christ’s works and
miracles
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Though the Jews killed Jesus, God raised Him.
c. ways in which Christians manifests the fruits of the Holy
Spirit
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Love greatest of all gifts i.e. fruit of
the Holy spirit
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Enables Christian to show affection i.e. compassion
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Joy: helps a Christian to be happy in Christ/share
their joy with others.
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Peace: enables a Christian to live i.e. work in harmony
with others.
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Patience:
enables a Christian not to give up/get discouraged.
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Kindness:
enables a Christian to be helpful/caring.
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Generosity: helps Christian to share with others the
needy.
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Faithfulness:
enables a Christians to trust in God.
Believe in God.
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Gentleness: helps Christian to be calm/not violent,
moderate in all situations.
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Self control: help Christians control emotions/actions/be
disciplined (be righteous s even under temptation)
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Humility: helps Christian to be humble in all
situations.
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Christians should live by the spirit through faith in
Christ i.e. is earn the fruits of the spirit.
5.a. symbols used to
refer to the unity of believers
in the New Testament
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People of God
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The body of Christ
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The vine and the branches
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The bride
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The church/ Assembly of God
b. Explain how PAUL used the metaphor body of Christ to
describe the unity of believers
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The church, the human
body ahs many members who function for the good of the whole church
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The church has many members from different backgrounds , but baptized in one spirit
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Every member of the church has a role
to play for the development of
the church
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Different members
in the church have different gifts
which are used differently for the development of the church
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All members of the same
church are equal because they serve
the same God.
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Christians should achieve unity
by practicing humility and patience.
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If one part of
the body suffers or if one Christian
suffers all others are affected
and should be concerned about each other.
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Each function of
different members of the church
are equally valued by God
e.g ushers , pastors etc.
c. ways in which Christians work in unity
-
provision of
relief supplies in famine stricken areas
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harambee contributions
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inter- denominational
worship/fellowship/prayer
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inter – church
marriages /burials
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joint work of
bible society of Kenya
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production of
CRE syllabus / curriculum
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provision of training eg colleges raining clergy
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jointly condemning
social evils and injustices
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development of Christian programmes
in the media
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participation in
constitution making
6.a. sources of Christian ethics
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Bible/biblical scriptures
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Natural law
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The Christian community
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Human reason and
experience
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Christian literature
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Teachings of
Jesus Christ /faith in God
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Secular
law/civil law
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God’s
revelation / God’s messengers
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Church rituals
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Situation ethnics
b. Explain seven Christian
teachings on male/ female relationships
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male/female were
created as equal human beings ; created in the image
and likeness of God
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male/ female
created for companionship
/mutual help/ partners / complement
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both are co creators
with God purpose with God’s purpose
of procreation
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union between
both is consummated in marriage
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relationship is based
on love and respect / chastity
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man – husband is
the head of family . should love the
wife who in turn submits to him.
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Each man to have
his own wife i.e each woman her own
husband to avoid immorality
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Husbands and
wives not deny each
other conjugal rights
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Youth should
abstain from sex until marriages
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Their bodies are
temple of the holy spirit , belong to
God.
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Short period of
abstinence for married people butt with consent
of both
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Christians
appreciate different roles of men i.e women in church
i.e family.
c. Briefly
describe the preparation of marriage in T.A.S
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In marriage preparation , there were rules
i.e regulations to be followed
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Initiation : initiates
were taught sex issues , marriage i.e family life
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Choosing of marriage
partner , considered :- done
by parents or relatives . was communal
and parental participation in selection
of a marriage partner , considered good qualities.
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Courtship / betrothal : - means friendship
i.e dating between a man and a woman who intended
to marry.
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Courtship prepared for one marriage
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Bride wealth in
form of cattle , goats , food
stuffs ( dowry was paid)
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Marriage rituals were also performed as dowry was paid.
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Final arrangements – wedding . Including how the bride joins her
husband. Varied from one society to another.
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Now live together as married people.
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Union was blessed by elders
i.e community members.
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Sacrifices were offered to God ie. Ancestors to ask for
blessings.
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