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INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any FIVE questions in the spaces provided.
Each question carries 20 marks
This paper consists of six questions

QUESTIONS

1. Give seven reasons why reading the bible is important to Christians today? (7 marks)
2. Explain eight ways in which the bible translations have facilitated the spread of Christianity in Kenya (8marks)
3. How does the church help to bring back members who have fallen from the faith (5 marks)
1. How did Moses’ earlier life prepare him for the leadership of the Israelites? (7marks)
2. Highlight the promises that God made to Abraham (7 marks)
3. Identify six attributes of God from the ten plagues (6 marks)
1. With reference to 1st kings 21: 17-29, give seven forms of punishment prophesied by Elijah to king Ahab and queen Jezebel (7 marks)
2. Explain the achievements of king David (7 marks)
3. Give reasons why Christians in Kenya should build churches today (6 marks)
1. Outline Seven ways in which the rich oppressed the poor in Israel during the time of prophet Amos (7marks)
2. Describe the teachings of Amos on Israel’s election (7marks)
3. Give Six reasons why Christians are encouraged to repent their sins (6marks)
1. Identify Seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed (7marks)
2. Outline Seven reasons why Nehemiah introduced religious reforms in Judah (7marks)
3. Why do Christians pray today? (6marks)
1. Identify Eight practices in traditional African communities that show their belief in life after death (8marks)
2. Explain the importance of kinship ties in traditional African communities (7marks)
3. List Five factors that have affected kinship ties today (5marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Give reasons why the bible is important to Christians today.
  - it strengthens the faith of Christians
  - helps in spreading the gospel to different people and communities
  - helps Christians to compose songs and hymns
  - helps Christian scholars and authors to write Christian text books, pamphlets and magazines (Christian literature)
  - helps preachers to convert new people who were non-believers
  - helps Christians understand the word of God deeply and properly
  - helps Christian to provide guidance and counseling to fellow Christians who have problems
  - promotes communication between God and Christians
  - to get comfort/consolation 7×1= 7 marks
2. Explain eight ways in which the bible translations have facilitated the spread of Christianity in Kenya
  - Has led to the development of African languages.
  - Many people can now read the bible in their own vernacular.
  - The bible has become a useful resource for learning in school/ adult education/ classes.
  - It has led to the expansion of the church.
  - It has led to emergence of African independent churches and schools.
  - It enabled the missionaries to learn the local languages for faster spread of Christianity.
  - It has led to the high demand for formal education in Kenya.
  - African are able to discover certain contradictions on issues e.g. racism equality polygamy etc.
  - It has made it possible for Africans to participate actively in evangelism as pastors’ priests’ evangelists.
  - It has contributed to the sprint of ecumenism as several denominations work together and consult each other.
  - It helped to bring the churches together to starting the bible society of Kenya.
  - It has contributed to the development of African theology e.g. study of African religions
    8x1= 8 marks
3. How the church helps to bring back members who have fallen from the faith
  - By visiting them/inviting them to their homes
  - By being patient/forgiving them
  - By evangelizing to them/preaching/teaching
  - By guiding and counselling them/ referring them to experts according to their needs
  - By praying for them to repent/confess
  - By offering material needs/aids 5x1= 5 marks
1. How Moses earlier life prepared him for the leadership of the Israelites?
  - He was rescued by the pharaoh’s daughter as a baby who made him discover that his protection is with God
  - He grew up in pharaoh’s court/palace/house where he learnt the art of leadership and administration/government
  - He was nursed by his own mother and causes to know God, his identity and learnt Hebrew language.
  - His life in desert taught him how to cope with hardship
  - Through his escape he learned the geographical routes in the desert
  - His life as a shepherd taught him love and patience for the stubborn Israelites
  - His marriage to Zipporah and having children made him a responsible person/prepared him to lead a wider Israelite family
  - At the burning bush he got a personal experience with God and learnt to trust in him
  - He learnt to be a priest in Jethro’s house/got spiritual training
  - His knowledge of being a Hebrew helped him learn his people’s sufferings/made him concerned about their delivery from Egypt any 7×1= 7 marks
2. promises of God to Abraham
  - God would make his name great/famous
  - He would bless those who bless him and curse those who curse him
  - All the families of the world would be blessed through Abraham
  - God would give him land and many descendants
  - God would bless Abraham
  - God would give him a long life and would die in peace
  - God would give Abraham a son/heir
  - His descendants would become kings
  - He would be a father of nations
  - His descendants would become slaves in a foreign land for 400 years but God would rescue them
    7×1= 7 marks
3. Attributes of God from the ten plagues
  - God gives power to people he sends to perform his miracles
  - God is powerful/almighty
  - God is determined to fulfill his plans no matter how difficult the task seems
  - God is just who punishes sinners
  - God protects his people
  - God gives everyone a chance to repent
  - God is loving and caring
  - God fulfills his promises/he is faithful
  - God expect total obedience to His commands
  - God is merciful and sees the sufferings of his people
  - God is forgiving 6×1= 6 marks
1. Seven forms of punishment prophesied by Elijah to king Ahab and queen Jezebel
  - Death to king Ahab would be in the same like Naboth
  - Evil would be upon Ahab
  - God was to take away the prosperity of Ahab/his rule would come to an end
  - Dogs would lick the blood of Ahab
  - All the male children free or slaves will be cut off
  - The lineage of Ahab will be wiped out
  - The dogs would eat anybody who belongs to the family of Ahab who died in the city
  - The birds of the air would eat all who died in the field
  - The dogs will eat the body of Jezebel 7×1= 7 marks
2. The achievements of king David
  - He conquered and defeated the enemies of Israel
  - He expanded the geographical boundaries of Israel
  - He captured Jerusalem from the Jebusite
  - He made Jerusalem capital city of Israel
  - He made Jerusalem a religious center by bringing the ark of covenant there
  - He made peace treaties with his neighbors
  - He composed psalms which are used during worship
  - He united he twelve tribes of Israel under one ruler
  - He made preparations for the construction of the temple
    7×1= 7 marks
3. Reasons why Christians build churches
  - Churches are used for worshiping God
  - They signify God’s presence/house of God
  - They are used for meetings/place of gathering members
  - Religious function takes place there
  - They are places where members receive religious instruction/preaching
  - As a sign of prestige/recognition/identification
  - To demonstrate their faith in the existence of God
  - To follow the tradition of the Old Testament teachings on the temple as a house of God
  - It can be used as place of refuge in times of danger/calamity
  - As a sign of growth 6×1= 6 marks
1. Outline Seven ways in which the rich oppressed the poor in Israel during the time of prophet Amos (7mks)
  - They took the garments of the poor as pledge
  - They robbed the poor
  - Sold goods to the poor at very high prices
  - Sold the poor for a pair of sandals
  - Sold goods to the poor that were unfit for human consumption/ mixed good grain and bad grain and sold to the poor
  - They used faulty weighing scales
  - The poor were sold as slaves when they were unable to pay debts
  - The rich bribed in courts so as to deny the poor justice
  - Cases taken to court by the poor were not listened to
    First 7x1=7mks
2. Describe the teachings of Amos on Israel’s election (7mks)
  - God chose Israel as his own to declare his will
  - Israel’s election was due to Yahweh’s love for their fore fathers
  - God gave them the ten commandments to guide them
  - Israel was to be a holy nation
  - They were to be a light to other nations
  - Israel was to face severe punishment due to failing to meet Yahweh’s covenant
  - The people were expected to live as Nazarites
  - Israel thought they were superior to other nations
  - Amos reminded them they were not superior
  - God would reject any nation that did not follow His covenant
    Any 7x1=7mks
3. Give Six reasons why Christians are encouraged to repent their sins (6mks)
  - To be at peace with God
  - To obey the teachings of Jesus
  - To improve their relationship with others
  - To get confidence to serve God
  - It is a sign of humility
  - To lead a righteous life
  - To appreciate God’s mercy
  - To show their faith in God
  - To be forgiven by God
  - It is a way of self-reproach
    First 6x1=6mks
1. Identify seven occasions when Nehemiah prayed (7mks)
  - When he learnt that Jerusalem was in ruins
  - Before asking king Artaxerxes for permission to go back to Judah
  - When Sanballat rebuked the rebuilding of the wall
  - When Sanballat/ Tobiah/ Ammonites threated to fight those building the wall
  - He prayed for God’s favor/ God to remember his nice actions
  - After purifying the temple
  - After purifying the priesthood
  - After asking the people to observe the Sabbath law
  - After he stopped Israelites from intermarrying with foreigners First 7x1=7mks
2. Outline Seven reasons why Nehemiah introduced religious reforms in Judah (7mks)
  - To preserve the identity of the Jews as the people of God
  - To separate the Jews from foreigners
  - To purify the temple which had been defiled by keeping a foreigner
  - To reinstate the Levites back the temple/ as priests
  - To restore the tithing system which had been forgotten
  - To ensure no business was conducted on the Sabbath
  - To cleanse the Jews who had intermarried with foreigners/ been exposed to idolatry
  - To preserve the Hebrew language/ children could not speak their mother tongue
    First 7x1=7mks
3. Why do Christians pray today? (6mks)
  - To show their faith in God
  - To honor/ adore/ magnify God
  - To ask for their needs/ seek guidance from God
  - To confess their sins/ ask for forgiveness
  - To thank God for His goodness
  - To end anxiety/ fear/ worry
  - To communicate with God/ fellowship with God
  - Follow the example of Jesus
  - It is a command from God/ sign of obedience
  - To intercede
  - To see protection from God
    Any 6x1=6mks
1. Identify Eight practices in traditional African communities that show their belief in life after death (8mks)
  - Naming children after the dead
  - Invoking the names of the dead during important occasions
  - Burying the dead with property
  - Offering sacrifices to the dead
  - Poring libations/ leaving food for ancestors
  - Taking care of graveyards
  - Fulfilling the wishes of the dead
  - Talking of the dead as having gone for a walk
  - Washing the dead body/ burying the dead in a decent manner
  - Holding commemoration ceremonies
  - Burying the dead in a particular manner/ direction/ ancestral land
    First 8x1=8mks
2. Explain the importance of kinship ties in traditional African communities (7mks)
  - Prevent the spread of hereditary diseases
  - To help each other in times of need
  - Provide guidance and counselling to the members
  - Promote harmonious living of the members
  - Provide security to the members/ sense of belonging
  - Prevent incest
  - Protect the culture of the people
  - Helps members to face challenges together
  - Promotes unity
    Any 7x1=7mks
3. List Five factors that have affected kinship ties today (5mks)
  - Permissiveness in the society
  - Modern education
  - Urbanization
  - Intermarriages
  - Influence from other religions- Christianity, Islam
  - New government structures
  - Migration to new areas
  - Economic factors- one is judged according the wealth they own
    First 5x1=5mks