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1. State the effects of translating the Bible into African local languages. (8marks)
2. Identify six responsibilities given to human beings by God in God genesis chapter 1 and 2. (6marks)
3. In what ways do people misuse the Bible in Kenya today? (6marks)
1. Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham. (8marks)
2. Explain Ways in which the Israelites worshipped God when they were in the Wilderness. (6marks)
3. State six challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today. 6marks)
1. Explain king Saul’s failures . (5marks)
2. What forms of punishment was prophesied by Elijah to King Ahab and Jezebel? (7marks)
3. State lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon. (8marks)
1. Explain the categories of true prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)
2. Explain ways in which the rich oppressed the poor during the times of prophet Amos. (8marks)
3. Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in Kenya today. (6marks)
1. Describe the stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah. (8marks)
2. Outline six characteristics of the new covenant foreseen by prophet Jeremiah. (6marks)
3. State way in which Christians can assist victims of disasters. (6marks)
1. Describe the traditional African view of a community. (8marks)
2. Explain the Similarities between Christian and traditional African ways of showing respect to God. (6marks)
3. State the responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community. (6marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. State the effects of translating the Bible into African local languages. (8marks
  (open unrestricted)
  1. Bible translation has led to the development African languages
  2. It has led to the spread of the word of God to many people /places/ expansion/ evangelization construction
  3. Through the translations people are able to apply Bible teachings in their lives,
  4. It has contributed to improved literacy levels among the Africans/ development of formal education
  5. It has led to emergence of African independent Churches / schools/African leadership
  6. It has contributed to the numerical growth of the Church/ expansion of the church membership/ faith
  7. It gives people an opportunity to analyse the Bible in relation to their cultures
  8. The translation of the Bible has made Africans to incorporate their cultural practices into Christian worship /Africanization
  9. It has enhanced the development of printing press/ bookshop
  10. It has made people to carry out research In African beliefs/practices
  11. It has led to ecumenical cooperation among Christian in Africa/ Bible society
  12. It has led to creation of jobs
  13. lt has led to religious schism (8x1=8marks)
2. Identify the responsibilities given to human beings by God in God genesis chapter 1 and 2. (6marks)
  - To cultivate and garden and guard it
  - To procreate and have children
  - To be in charge of fish, the birds and the animals, rule over God’s creation
  - To rule the rest of creation, to care, to conserve and preserve the environment
  - To obey God and his commands
  - To get married for companionship (1x6 =6marks)
3. In what ways do people misuse the bible in Kenya today? (6marks)
  1. It is used to takeoaths in courts/ officesby people who may not be believers/not saying the truth.
  2. It is kept in places associated withevil.
  3. There is distortion of the Biblical teachings / specific verses are picked to fulfil Individual/l demand misinterpretation
  4. Some people use Biblelikean ordinary..text book I reference .
  5. It is beingused in witchcraft / cults to mislead people
  6. Some people are using it to enrich themselves / it is a tool of trade
  7. some new version translated have changed the original meaning of the Bible
  8. The Bible is not read for spiritual growth but it is kept for display
  9. Some people use the Bible to threaten others/ administer curses
    6x1- 6marks
1. Describe the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham. (8marks)
  1. Abraham was in doubt for the promise of a son.
  2. God assured him that his own son would inherit him and not Eliezer of Damascus.
  3. God showed Abraham the many stars and confirmed that his decedents would be as the stars.
  4. God asked Abraham to bring him a heifer, a goat, a ram, each three years old, a dove and a young pigeon.
  5. Abraham cut the animals into and arranged the halves in two rows.
  6. The birds were not cut.
  7. He drove away the birds of prey that targeted the carcasses.
  8. At sunset Abraham fell into a deep sleep.
  9. God spoke to him giving the promise that his descendants would be slaves for four hundred years but He would set to liberate them.
  10. Abraham was promised a long peaceful life. Good old age.
  11. Abraham saw God pass through the carcasses in form of a smoking fire pot and a flarming torch. (1x8 = 8marks)
2. Explain ways in which the Israelites worshipped God when they were in the wilderness. (6marks)
  1. They built alters
  2. They offered sacrifices
  3. They sang songs/danced
  4. They said prayers
  5. They held festivals
  6. They gave offerings/tithes
  7. They constructed/sacred places of worship/tabernacle/tent of meeting
  8. They observed the Sabbath day
  9. They burnt incense/burnt offerings. (1x6 = 6marks)
3. State six challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith in Kenya today. (6marks)
  1. The emergence of splinter groups within the church.
  2. The emergence of cults which practice ungodly activities.
  3. The emphasis of materialism by the churches.
  4. Lack of roles models among the leaders.
  5. Open conflict among/between the leaders and the church members/authoritarianism.
  6. Misuse of resources by the leaders.
  7. Rise of state-church conflict e.g No/Yes situation.
  8. Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the Bible.
  9. Church leaders not having time for all members/discrimination.
  10. Negative effects of mass media/modern technology
  11. Permissiveness/moral decadence/during abuse (1x6= 6marks)
1. Explain king Saul’s failures . (5marks)
  1. He offered the burnt offering instead of waiting for Samuel to do it.
  2. He lacked patience to wait for Samuel who was to offer a burnt offering to God.
  3. He disobeyed God’s command to destroy Amalekites completely by sparing the life of king Agag.
  4. He spared the best of the animals instead of destroying them
  5. He lost faith in God
  6. He wanted to kill king David / was jealous of David
  7. He was deceitful to the servant of God
  8. He committed suicide (5 x 1 = marks)
2. What Forms of punishment was prophesied by Elijah to King Ahab and Jezebel? (7marks)
  1. Death of King Ahab would be in the same place/valley of Jezebel like Naboth.
  2. Evil would be upon Ahab
  3. God was to take away the prosperity of Ahab/his rule would come to an end.
  4. Dogs would lick the blood of Ahab
  5. All the male children free/slaves would be cut off.
  6. The lineage of Ahab would be wiped out.
  7. The dogs would eat anybody who belongs to the family of Ahab who died in the city.
  8. The birds of the air would eat all who die in the field.
  9. The dogs will eat the body of Jezebel.
3. State lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon. (8marks)
  1. Political leaders should ask for wisdom from God to enable them to rule
  2. They should trust in God/have faith in God/obey God
  3. They should promote the worship of God/support Christian projects
  4. They should rule with justice/fairness/should not oppress their subjects
  5. They should have good diplomatic/trading relations with other countries
  6. They should make good use of the nation's resources/not be extravagant/economic debt
  7. They should protect their nation's territory /land
1. Explain the categories of true prophets in the Old Testament. (6marks)
  1. Major Prophets - their messages/books are elaborate/detailed
  2. Minor Prophets - they have short /brief messages
  3. Canonical prophets- they are prophets whose utterances are recorded in books that bear their names
  4. Non-Canonical prophets- they are prophets whose oracles/messages have been compiled by other authors
  5. Cultic- they are prophets whose duties were associated with places of worship
  6. Early prophets- were sent by God for specific tasks (1x6 = 6 marks)
2. Explain ways in which the rich oppressed the poor during the times of prophet Amos. (8marks)
  1. The rich took people’s garment in pledge.
  2. The poor were robbed of their food/gains/belongings
  3. Merchants overcharged the poor when selling them anything.
  4. The poor were sold for a piece of silver/air of shoes as they were considered useless.
  5. The goods sold to the poor were unfit for human use/consumption/expired.
  6. The poor were cheated in business deals as the rich used faulty scales/measures
  7. The poor were sold into slavery when they were unable to pay their debts to the rich.
  8. The poor were denied justice in the law courts because they could not bribe the judges.
  9. The cases taken to the courts by the poor were thrown out/not listened to. (1x8=8marks)
3. Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to help the needy in Kenya today. (6marks)
  1. There are too many needy cases.
  2. Tribal/ethnic feelings may hinder one from giving assistance to the needy.
  3. Political leaning/affiliations influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their camp.
  4. Lack of what to share/inadequacy
  5. Indifferences of some Christians to the light of the needy.
  6. Denominational differences where some Christians are not ready share with those who do not belong to their group.
  7. Poor communication/infrastructure in some parts of the country that make impossible to reach the needy.
  8. It is difficult to identify the genuine needy cases.
  9. Misappropriation of resources meant for assisting the needy discourages Christian from contributing.
  10. There would be earthquakes. (6x1 = 6 marks)
1. Describe the stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah. (8marks)
  1. The people gathered in the public square in Jerusalem
  2. The priest Ezra read the law to the people .
  3. They performed repentance gesture of raising / lowering their hands
  4. The people constructed makeshift tents /shelters to celebrate the feast of the booths
  5. There was a national day of confession / fasting as they wore sack clothes
  6. Ezra led people in prayer of confession
  7. They scaled the covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of Nehemiah and the priest.
  8. The people promised not to go against the mosaic law.
  9. The re- distribution of the people in Jerusalem and country side. (1 x 8=8marks)
2. Outline the characteristics of the new covenant foreseen by prophet Jeremiah. (6marks)
  1. The laws would be written in the hearts of men and women.
  2. Every individual would know God individually.
  3. It would be an everlasting covenant would not be broken again.
  4. There would be suffering for ones sins.
  5. God would forgive their sins remember them no more.
  6. It would be established after God punishes Israel/ the remnant.
  7. It would establish a new Israel a new people of God.
  8. It would be initiated by God. (6x1 = 6marks)
3. State way in which Christians can assist victims of disasters. (6marks)
  1. By donating food clothing for them.
  2. By providing shelter for them.
  3. By resettling them in safe areas.
  4. Offering guidance and counselling.
  5. Through healthcare.
  6. By re-uniting them with their families.
  7. By providing financial assistance
  8. By taking preventive measures against future disaster.
  9. Through visiting them.
  10. Praying for with them.
  11. Preaching to them (6x1 = 6 marks)
1. Describe the traditional African view of a community. (8marks)
  1. The members of the community include the unborn/ the living / living dead / the ancestors
  2. The members speak common language
  3. They are related either by blood / marriage / adoption
  4. The community members occupy the same geographical area region
  5. They carry out similar economic activities.
  6. The community is made up of smaller units / clans
  7. Each community has its own distinct rules / taboos /beliefs /customs /cultural /practices
  8. Members of a community are expected to show concern for the wellbeing of others
  9. The members are expected to participate in the life of the community (1x 8 = 8marks)
2. Explain the similarities between Christian and traditional African ways of showing respect to God. (8marks)
  1. In both members pray to God
  2. In both they give offering
  3. In both members sing songs
  4. In both members show respect to God by helping those in need
  5. In both they use God ‘s name sparingly /avoid mentioning God’s name carelessly
  6. In both members use the God given resources / environment carefully
  7. In both they build / maintain / honour places of worship
  8. In both members take care of religious leaders
  9. In both members obey the law / commands of God (1x8 =8marks)
3. State the responsibility of the living towards ancestors in traditional African community. (6marks)
  1. Naming children after them
  2. Pouring libation for them
  3. Taking care of their graveyards
  4. Making sacrifices/offering to honour them
  5. Consulting/communicating to them in times of need
  6. Inviting /involving them in ceremonies
  7. Invoking their names during prayers/chanting their names during prayers
  8. Transmitting their wishes/visions
  9. By holding commemoration ceremonies for them
  10. Managing their property wisely/safeguard properties
  11. Building shrines for them xii. Teaching children about them (1X6 = 6 marks)