CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Form 3 Term 3 Opener Exams 2023

1.  
   1. State Isaiah’s prophecies about the messiah. (7marks)
   2. Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (8marks)
   3. What five lessons do Christians learn about the family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival (5mks)
2.  
   1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another (5marks)
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman in lLk7:38-50 (8mks)
   3. Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness from God (7mks)
3.  
   1. Describe the incident when Jesus was Baptized in River Jordan by John the Baptist Lk3:21-22 (6mks)
   2. Outline Seven reason why Christians undergo Baptism ( 7mks)
   3. Explain the importance of transfiguration of Jesus to Christian today (7mks)
4.  
   1. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Lk19:28-40) (7mks)
   2. Outline events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time He was sentenced to death (7mks)
   3. State six lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus (6mks)
5.  
   1. Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit as taught by St. Paul in Gal5:22-23 ( 6mks).
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the vine and the branches (8mks)
   3. Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today ( 6mks)
6.  
   1. Explain how peters life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (6mks)
   2. Outline Saint Paul’s teaching on how the gift of Holy Spirit should be used in the church (7mks)
   3. State seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick (7mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. State Isaiah’s prophecies about the messiah. (7marks)
      • The messiah would be born of a virgin/young woman
        
      • He would be called Immanuel.
        
      • He would be a wonderful counselor/might God/everlasting Father/prince of peace
      • The Messiah would have an everlasting kingdom
        
      • He would be a ruler from the house of David
        
      • He would rule with justice/righteousness/peace
        
      • He would be humble/simple/ordinary/without beauty/nothing attractive
        
      • The messiah would be rejected/despised/sentenced to die
        
      • He would suffer for the forgiveness of the sins of many people
        
      • It would be the will of His father for Him to suffer
        
      • He would succeed in his work/be highly honored
        
      • He would be filled with Gods spirit/anointed
        
      • He would preach good news
   2. Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (8marks)
      • John the Baptist preached mainly in the wilderness While Jesus preached in the synagogues/temples/towns/home cities
      • John the Baptist called people to repentance while Jesus forgave/died for their sins
      • John the Baptist baptized with water but Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit/fire
      • John the Baptist lived the life of Nazarite while Jesus mixed freely with all people
      • The emphasis of John the Baptist preaching was in the promised messiah while that of Jesus was about the kingdom of God
      • John the Baptists message was direct whereas Jesus preached in parables
      • While John the Baptist disciples fasted the disciples of Jesus ate and drank
      • John the Baptist did not perform miracles but Jesus ministry was full of signs and wonders
      • John the Baptist was the forerunner while Jesus fulfilled/was the messiah
                                                      Any 4*2=8marks
   3. What five lessons do Christians learn about the family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival (5mk)
      • Christians should obey their parents
      • Parents should teach their children about God
      • Parents should provide opportunities for their children to mix with others
      • Parents should love/concerned about their children
      • Family ties should not be broken/families should live in unity
      • Gods work takes priority over the family
      • Parents should recognize their children’s talents/abilities
      • There should be open communication among family members
                                                       First 5*1=5marks
2.  
   1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another (5marks)
      • Human being should love enemies
      • They should do good to those who hate them
      • They should bless those who curse them
      • They should pray for those who mistreat them
      • They should help those in need
      • They should lend without expecting anything in return
      • They should show mercy to others
      • They should not judge/condemn others
      • Human beings should forgive one another/not revenge
      • They should be generous
      • They should do unto others what they expect done to them
                                                        Any 5*1=5marks
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman in lLk7:38-50 (8marks)
      • Jesus was invited by a Pharisee for dinner
      • While He was at the table a sinful woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment
      • She stood at the Jesus’s feet weeping and wet His feet with her tears
      • She used her hair to wipe the feet of Jesus
      • She kissed the feet of Jesus
      • She then anointed the feet of Jesus with ointment
      • The Pharisee who had invited Jesus questioned in his heart whether Jesus was a prophet
      • Jesus knew the thoughts of Simon and told him the parable of the creditor and two debtors
      • Jesus asked Simon who of the two debtors would love the creditor more
      • He told Simon that the woman had shown much love because her many sins had been forgiven
      • Jesus then told Simon that her sins had been forgiven
      • The other guests began to question who Jesus was to have the power to forgive sins
      • Jesus told the woman that her faith had saved her
      • He told her to go in peace
                                                        Any 8*1=8Marks
   3. Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness from God (7mks)
      • To be at peace with God
      • To show obedience to the teachings of Jesus
      • To improve their relationship with others
      • It gives them confidence to serve God
      • To acknowledge their weakness/a sign of humility
      • It shows their desire to lead a righteous life
      • It is sign of appreciation of Gods Mercy
      • It is a way of self-reproach
      • It is a demonstration of their faith in God
      • So as to be forgiven by God
                                                      First 7*1=7marks
3.  
   1. Describe the incident when Jesus was Baptized in River Jordan by John the Baptist Lk3:21-22 (6mks)
      • John the Baptist baptized all the people
      • Jesus was also baptized
      • Jesus was praying The heavens opened
      • The Holy descended upon Jesus
      • A voice came from heaven
      • Jesus was described as the beloved son of God with whom He was pleased
                                                      Any 6*1=6marks
   2. Outline Seven reason why Christians undergo Baptism ( 7mks)
      • Baptism enables them to become children of God
      • It enables one to become a member of a Christian community
      • It enables them to identify themselves with Christ
      • It symbolizes that one has died and resurrected with Christ/leaving the old sinful nature/acquisition of a new life in Jesus
      • Through Baptism one receives complete forgiveness of sins
      • It prepares Christians for the Kingdom of God
      • It unites Christians as a member of the body of Christ which is the church
      • It symbolizes obedience to Jesus’s teaching
      • It acts as an outward sign of their inner faith as it is done publicly
      • It is a sign of a new covenant with God
                                                    First 7*1=7marks
   3. Explain the importance of transfiguration of Jesus to Christian today(7mks)
      • It took place when Jesus and three disciples were praying, Christians should take time off their duties to pray
      • Jesus and His disciples had retreated to private place; Christians should go to private place for prayer
      • Resurrection is reality since Moses who died appeared in the transfiguration, Christians should have hope for life after death
      • Elijah and Moses appeared to encourage Jesus about the suffering he was about to face, Christians should learn to endure suffering as a way of salvation
      • Jesus came to do the will of His Father, Christians are assured of salvation of God
      • The disciples heard the voice of God which commanded them to listen to Jesus, Christians learn that God speaks to them/they should listen to Gods voice
      • The could symbolized God’s presence with Jesus, Christians learn that God is always with them/should call him for help
4.  
   1. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Lk19:28-40) (7mks).
      • When Jesus came to Mt. Olives, he sent two of his disciples/he gave instructions about a colt they were to bring to Him
      • The disciples found the colt/untied it
      • The owner of the colt sought to know where it was being taken
      • The disciple’s told them that the Lord needed it
      • The disciples brought the colt to Jesus
      • They put garments on it and set Jesus on it
      • As Jesus went along on the colt, people spread their garments on the road where He passed
      • The whole crowd of disciples praised/glorified God joyfully in the loud voices for all the might works they had seen
      • The Pharisees told Jesus to tell the disciples to be silent
      • Jesus answered them that if the disciples kept quiet, the stones would cry out
   2. Outline events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time He was sentenced to death (7mks)
      • Jesus was taken to the house of the high priest
      • Peter denied Jesus three times
      • Jesus was mocked/beaten/blindfolded
      • Jesus was taken to Sanhedrin/they made religious accusations against Him
      • Jesus was taken to Pilate/they made political accusations against Him
      • Jesus was sent to Herod who questioned Him/ridiculed/dressed Him a royal robe
      • Pilate said that he had not found guilty
      • Pilate chose to have Jesus flogged/chastised
      • The crowd shouted that Jesus should be crucified/demanded release of Barnabas
      • Pilate surrendered Jesus to be crucified
   3. State six lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus (6mks)
      • Christians should have faith in God.
      • They should endure suffering /be ready to be rejected
      • They should forgive their enemies
      • Christians should repent/confess their sins
      • They should be obedient/loyal to God
      • They should stand for the truth all times
      • Christians should sacrifice for the service of others
      • They should be prayerful
      • Christians should witness the Lordship of Christ
      • Christians should be courageous/brave
5.  
   1. Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit as taught by St. Paul in Gal5:22-23 (6mks).
      • Joy
      • Love
      • Peace
      • Kindness
      • Goodness
      • Self-control
      • Gentleness
      • Patience
      • Faithfulness
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the vine and the branches (8mks)
      • God is the vine dresser/Jesus is the true vine
      • The followers of Jesus/the Christians are the branches
      • Christians are related to God through Jesus
      • The unfaithful Christians are the unfruitful branches which are cut away
      • The faithful Christians/fruitful branches are pruned so as to produce more fruit
      • Christians can only bear fruits if they remain united to Christ
      • Through Christ all Christians are joined to one another
      • Christians should rely on God for all providence
      • Love is passed on to Christians from God through Christ
      • Christians should keep God’s commandments
   3. Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today ( 6mks)
      • Women engage in preaching the gospel
      • They clean/decorate the church
      • Women take care of the young children in the church
      • They contribute money/clothes/food to the less fortunate/needy
      • Prepare meals for the church leaders/visitors
      • They act as ushers in the church
      • Women run income generating projects
      • Women sing in the church choir
      • They organize seminars/workshops in the church
      • They are leaders in the church
      • Women give tithes/offering to the church
      • Women pray/intercede
6.  
   1. Explain how peters life was transformed on the day of Pentecost (6mks)
      • Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit
      • He started speaking in tongues
      • He became courageous/defended the disciples that they were not drunk
      • He was able to remember old Testament prophecies/teachings
      • He began witnessing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
      • He called people to repentance
      • He was empowered to perform miracles
   2. outline Saint Paul’s teaching on how the gift of Holy Spirit should be used in the church (7mks)
      • The gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used for the common good of all
      • They should be used to strength /encourage and comfort members
      • They should be used to bring unity/not to discriminate/divide members
      • There is need to respect/appreciate all the gifts all the gifts
      • They should be used in an orderly way/no confusion
      • They gift should be used in love
      • The gift of speaking in tongues should be minimized in public
      • They is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful/helpful
      • Prophecies should be carefully evaluated/weighted
   3. State seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the sick (7mks)
      • Some Christians lack the gift of healing
      • They are afraid of being infected
      • Because of religious/denominational barriers
      • They lack knowledge/skill of handling the sick
      • They have no time for the sick
      • Lack of faith in healing/miracles
      • Because of poverty/may not have enough resources to share
      • Lack of love for the needy/sick
      • It is difficult for Christians to determine those who are genuinely sick
      • Due to social differences/status/educational background
      • Due to nepotism/ethic affiliations
      • Due to gender biases