Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Lanjet Joint Mock Exams 2020

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Write your name and admission number in spaces provided.
2. Sign and write the date.
3. Attempt any five questions.
4. Each question carries 20marks.

1.    
   1. Outline Nathans prophecies about the messiah (2samue 17:3-17)(6mks)
   2. Explain simeon’s prophetic message about Jesus during his dedication.(7mks)
   3. From Mary’s song, the magnificent gives seven ways in which the church can help to uplift the lives of less fortunate. (7mks)
2.    
   1. Describe the cure of a man who had leprosy(Luke 5:12-14)(6mks)
   2. State seven lessons Christians learn from the healing of the woman with the flow of blood (7mks)
   3. In what ways can Christians in Kenya assist the physically challenged members of society) (7mks)
3.    
   1. Explain seven reasons why Jesus used parables in his teachings(7mks)
   2. narrate the parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8)6mks)
   3. Give seven lessons learnt from the actions of the pilate during the trial of Jesus(7mks)
4.    
   1. Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use the spiritual gifts(7mks)
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride(rev 21:1-12,2cor 11:2)
   3. Outline the importance of the holy spirit to Christians today (7mks)
5.    
   1. Identify eight Christians teachings on work(8mks)
   2. State the role of professional ethics.(8mks)
   3. Explain six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment(6mks)
6.    
   1. What was the impact of money economy on traditional African community (6mks)
   2. Outline seven obstacles to effective maintenance of law ,order and justice in Kenya today.(7mks)
   3. List down seven effects of scientific discoveries that remain a challenge to many governments today (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.    
   1. Outline Nathans prophecies about the messiah (2samue 17:3-17)(6mks)
      
      • God would ensure that the kingdom of David last forever.
      • A heir from David lineage would always be raised up to sit on the throne
      • The king would deliver or save the people of Israel from their enemies Israel would live in peace.
      • God would always support a king.
      • God would always keep the kingdom strong for David’s son.
      • God would make David’s name great and bless his descendants forever
      • God would give Israel their own land.
   2. Explain simeon’s prophetic message about Jesus during his dedication.(7mks)
      
      • Jesus was the son of god
      • He was the savior of the world
      • He would be the light of the gentiles.
      • He would liberate the Israelites from oppression.
      • He would cause the rise and fall of many in Israel.
      • He would bring joy to many.
      • He would suffer for the sake of humankind.
      • He would cause suffering to his mother through his death.
   3. From Mary’s song, the magnificent gives seven ways in which the church can help to uplift the lives of less fortunate. (7mks)
      
      • Preaching to them good news of salvation.
      • Encouraging them to seek salvation offered by GOD.
      • Encouraging them to emulate god by living holy. Lives and avoiding crime.
      • Encouraging them to trust in gods providence.
      • Encouraging them to pray to god for their needs.
      • Assure them of God’s blessings for the humble.
      • Show compassion towards them.
      • Giving arms to them.
      • Feeing them.
      • Empowering them economically.
2.    
   1. Describe the cure of a man who had leprosy(Luke 5:12-14)(6mks)
      
      • While he was in one of the cities.
      • There came a man full of leprosy.
      • There he saw Jesus fall on his face.
      • He besought him saying “lord if you will, you can make me clean.”
      • He charged him not to tell anyone.
      • But go and show himself to the priest.
      • Then make an offering for his cleansing as per the law of Moses.
   2. State seven lessons Christians learn from the healing of the woman with the flow of blood (7mks)
      
      • Jesus is the son of god.
      • He had compassion for the suffering.
      • He came to save the world from sin.
      • Jesus is a universal savior.
      • Christians should take a step of faith in order to receive Jesus in their lives.
      • Christians should be patient and not despair while in difficult situations.
      • Christians should turn to God for their needs.
      • Christians should testify about what Jesus has done.
      • Christians should show compassion to the sick.
      • Christians should advocate for the rights of the marginalized.
   3. In what ways can Christians in Kenya assist the physically challenged members of society) (7mks)
      
      • Establishing special institutions for them.
      • Donating equipment for movement-wheel chair
      • Giving them vocational training.
      • Assisting them in their daily lives.
      • Assisting them in their daily chores.
      • Accepting them as human beings like themselves.
      • Helping them to develop their talents in games, music and drama.
      • Identify their abilities and giving them employment.
      • Encouraging relatives to line with them.
      • Giving them financial assistance to start income generating projects.
3.      
   1. Explain seven reasons why Jesus used parables in his teachings(7mks)
      
      • To teach his disciples the need to be persistent in prayer.
      • To make indirect attack on his opponents e.g Pharisees to avoid direct confrontation.
      • Challenge his listener/stimulate their imagination/think for themselves.
      • Identify those who were sincere in seeking the kingdom of god from onlookers.
      • To make his teaching interesting.
      • It as a common method of teaching.
      • To explain the teaching about the kingdom of god.
      • To attract the attention of his listeners.
      • To uphold messianic secret.
      • He was a talented teacher.
      • To fulfill the prophetic message.
   2. narrate the parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8)6mks
      
      • There was a judge who neither feared god nor regarded man.
      • There was a widow who kept on coming to the judge
      • The judge at first refused to grant the request of the widow.
      • The woman did not give up/persisted on her requested.
      • The judge was afraid of getting warn out by the widows insistence.
      • The judge finally accepted to grant the widow her request
      • Jesus said that god responds to those who pray to him in faith speedily.
      • Jesus that god would vindicate the request of those who pray to him in humility.
   3. Give seven lessons learnt from the actions of the pilate during the trial of Jesus(7mks)
      
      • Jesus was innocent/did not deserve death.
      • Christians should not accuse others falsely.
      • Christians should not be intimidated/influenced by others/say what is wrong.
      • Christians should do what is pleasing to god and not what pleases fellow men.
      • They should strive for fairness of the cost.
      • Should be careful in judging/accusing others.
      • Should not misuse their powers.
      • Should give examples to others/give guidance.
      • Jesus is the son of god.
4.    
   1. Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use the spiritual gifts(7mks)
      
      • Not more than two or three should speak in tongues in a meeting.
      • In case of speaking in tongues, there should be an interpreter to explain the message.
      • If there’s no interpreter, then the person who has the gift of speaking in tongues should speak in privacy.
      • Only two or three prophets should speak in a meeting.
      • He advised other believers to assess what is being said.
      • If one receives revelation, he should be given a chance to speak while the others listen.
      • Prophets to speak one at a time for the purpose of instructions.
      • Everything must be done decently and in and orderly way.
      • To speak one at a time.
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride(rev 21:1-12,2cor 11:2)
      
      • The bride is referred to as a new Jerusalem who is married to Christ.
      • John saw the New Jerusalem as a bride dresses beautifully ready to meet her husband.
      • The bride-bridegroom relationship a lifelong union.
      • The destiny of the bride was foreseen by john as emerging triumphant in the end times.
      • The brides patience in the union with Christ will not be in vain/god will wipe every tear from his people’s eyes, there’ll be both death pain, mourning.
      • Paul describes the bride as gods own choice/a pure bride for one husband/god cannot tolerate any rival.
      • The relationship between the bride and groom is based on faithfulness/not corrupted by sin.
   3. Outline the importance of the holy spirit to Christians today (7mks)
      
      • Counsels Christians/advices/guides.
      • Reveals the truth about Jesus and god.
      • Gives Christians company so that they don’t feel lonely.
      • Teaches Christians the spiritual re-union in the relationship between Jesus and god his father.
      • Reminds Christians the teachings of Jesus
      • The holy spirit makes Christians to be aware of their sins/convicts them of their sins
      • Empowers them to be witnessed of Jesus everywhere in the world.
      • Reveals to them what I yet to come/enables them to prophesy the truth.
      • Enables them to discern/expose the secret hearts of the sinful people.
5.    
   1. Identify eight Christians teachings on work(8mks)
      
      • Work is ordained by god/command from god.
      • Human beings should work to subdue/conquer the earth.
      • Work is good/god himself worked.
      • God blesses a hard worker/work is rewarded.
      • Christians should work to acquire basic needs/necessities.
      • Christians should work to assist those who are needy/less fortunate.
      • Christians work as co-creators with god.
      • People should work to emulate Jesus who was a worker/carpenter.
      • Work became a curse/unpleasant after human being fell into sin.
   2. Christians should not overwork/enslave others.
      
      • Those who work should get a just wage.
      • People should work faithfully/diligently.
      • Work should be done in an orderly manner.
      • State the role of professional ethics. (8mks)
      • They guide the workers on how to relate with one another.
      • They define how workers should handle/relate with the clients.
      • They help to create healthy interactions between the workers/employees and their supervisors/authority
      • They help in maintaining the standards of the service offered/goods provided in a work place.
      • They determine how one should perform his/her duties/keep up the date with the demands of the profession.
      • They help to maintain dignity of the profession/integrity of the workers.
      • They help the public/to respect the professional from undue pressures from other interested parties.
      • They help to determine the entry requirement/qualifications needed in a given profession.
   3. Explain six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment (6mks)
      
      • The church encourages people to start income generating activities.
      • The church provides loans to the unemployed to start small scale business.
      • The church creates job opportunities through establishing church projects.
      • It teaches the youth about dignity of manual work/encourages youth to participate in agriculture/technical fields.
      • It organizes seminars for the youth /unemployment on how to utilize their potentials.
      • It condemns corrupt practices which interfere with recruitment/economic growth.
      • It encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the government can have the resources to employ/pay the workers.
      • It trains/sponsors the youths on vocational skills that are necessary for employment/self employment.
6.      
   1. What was the impact of money economy on traditional African community (6mks)
      
      • It has led to introduction of wage labour replacing communal work
      • Rural-urban migration has destroyed the closely knit traditional way of life.
      • It has led to the creation of social classes of the rich and the poor.
      • It promoted individualism.
      • It has led to vices like bribery/corruption.
      • Dependence on money has led to social evils.
      • Dowry has been commercialized.
      • Individual ownership of land.
   2. Outline seven obstacles to effective maintenance of law, order and justice in Kenya today.(7mks)
      
      • Some legislators do not observe law thus serving as wrong role models.
      • There’s a lot of unfairness/injustices when settling cases because of tribalism/nepotism/religious/religious affiliation/gender.
      • Intimidation/people in high office use their power to influence certain decisions regarding law breaking.
      • Economic inability makes the poor to resort lawlessness to meet their needs/unequal distribution of resources.
      • Availability of dangerous weapons/guns in the wrong hands leads to insecurity/terrorism
      • There are few resources to cater for ever growing population thus leading to overcrowding that overwhelms machinery.
      • People lack interest/do not care about others hence don’t report cases of lawlessness/permissiveness/drug abuse.
      • Bribery/corruption has destroyed the credibility of the government official.
      • People have lost respect/trust for government/machinery have resigned to a life of hopelessness/fear of victimization.
      • Inadequate modern technology hampers maintenance of the law.
      • People are not conversant with the law of the country.
   3. Greed for power/wealth.
      • List down seven effects of scientific discoveries that remain a challenge to many governments today (7mks)
      • Pollution for industries.
      • Effects of pesticides and fertilizers which destroy soil.
      • Pornographic material on internet.
      • Weapons such as guns and bombs have led to insecurity.
      • The production of alcohol has led to its abuse and hence low production of work force.
      • Vehicles/aeroplanes/which causes accidents.
      • Environmental degradation through urbanization
      • Scientific discoveries have led to unemployment due to automation.