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FORM TWO
GOD MEETS US IN JESUS CHRIST: ST. LUKE’S GOSPEL
1. 1997 Q 1b P2
What do Christians learn about God from the call of Prophet Isaiah? (7 marks)
2. 1998 Q 1b,c P2
(b) Why did the Prophets of the Old Testament condemn the way the
Israelites worshiped? (10 marks)
(c) Give reasons why children should be introduced to the worship of God at
an early age (5 marks)
3. 1999 Q 3
State five failures Prophet Micah condemned Israel’s leaders for (5 marks)
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4. 2000 Q 4
Give five ways in which God used Hosea to show the Israelites that despite
theirsinfulness he still loved them (5 marks)
5. 2001 Q 2b P2
Explain the conditions of restoration of the Israelites as preached by prophet
Ezekiel. (10 marks)
6. 2003 Q 2a P2
With reference to the Old Testament, outline the characteristics of a true prophet.
(7 marks)
7. 2005 Q 2a P2
Describe the call of prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 6) (9 marks)
8. 2005 Q 4
State five qualities of God from the teaching of prophet Hosea. (5 marks)
9. 2006 Q 4a
Explain the role of prophets in the Old Testament (6 marks)
10. 2007 Q 4a
Describe the characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament (7 marks)
11. 2008 Q 4a
State three differences between prophets in the Old Testament and the
Traditional African communities (6marks)
12. 2009 Q 4a
Give four similarities between prophets in the Old Testament and traditional
Africacommunities. (8marks)
14. 2011 Q 4a
Outline seven characteristics of the prophets in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
17. 2013 Q4
(a) Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)
(b) Describe the teaching of prophet Amos on Israel’s election. (6 marks)
(c) State eight factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith in God.
(8 marks)
18. 2014 Q4 P1
(a) Explain three categories of true prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)
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(b) Outline six similarities between the traditional African and true prophets in
the Old Testament. (6 marks)
21. 2017 Q1 P2
(a) Explain the Jewish expectations concerning the Messiah. (7 marks)
22. 2018 Q1 P2
(a) Outline Micah's prophecy concerning the Messiah (Micah 5: 2-5). (7 marks)
2. 2000 Q 5
List five events which took place the night Jesus was born (5 marks)
3. 2001 Q 5
State five actions that took place during the presentation of Jesus in the
temple (5 marks)
4. 2001 Q 3c
What is the importance of the baptism of Jesus to Christians today? (5 marks)
5. 2003 Q 5
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State five similarities in the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist and
that of Jesus Christ.
6. 2004 Q 5
With reference to the visit of angle Gabriel to Mary, state five revelations about
Jesus Christ. (5 marks)
7. 2005 Q 3a
With references to incident when Jesus was dedicated to God at the age of
forty days outline what Simeon and Anna revealed about his life. (12 marks)
8. 2006 Q 1
(a) Describe the visit of the angel of the Lord to the Shepherds on the
NightJesus was born. (7 marks)
(b) State the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that
of Jesus Christ (8 marks)
(c) What lesson do Christians learn about family relationship from the
incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival (5 marks)
8. 2007 Q 1a(pp 2)
(a) Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about John the Baptist when he
announced his birth to Zechariah (6 marks)
(b) From the story of the early life of Jesus up to twelve years, identify
ways through which he is seen as coming from a poor background (8 marks)
(c) Give reasons why children should take part in church activities (6 marks)
7. 2008 Q 1(pp 2)
a) Outline the message of Angel Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:26-38 (6 marks)
b) Explain what the Magnificent reveals about the nature of God. (8 marks)
8. 2009 Q 1b
State six activities that took place when Jesus was born. (Luke 2;6-20) (6 marks)
9. 2010 Q 1a,b
(a) Describe four activities that took place during the dedication of Jesus
in the Temple (Luke 2: 22 - 40). (8 marks)
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(b) Outline seven lessons Christians learn from the incident when Jesus
was left behind by his parents in the Temple (Luke 2: 41 - 52). (7 marks)
b) Identify six lessons that Christians learn from the lives of Zechariah
andElizabeth. (6 marks)
13. 2015 Q1 P2
(a) Outline Jeremiah’s prophecies about the Messiah (Jeremiah 23: 5-6) (6 marks)
(b) Describe the incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night
Jesus was born. (Luke 2: 8-15) (7 marks)
(c) List seven virtues which Christians acquire while celebrating the birth
of Jesus. (7 marks)
13. 2016 Q1 P2
(a) Narrate the visit of the Angel to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (7 marks)
(b) Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of
Jesus Christ. (8 marks)
(c) What five lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the
occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival? (5marks)
14. 2016 Q2 P2
(a) Narrate Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan in
Luke 3: 21-22. (5 marks)
b) Identify four teachings by John the Baptist. (8 marks)
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c) Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of John
the Baptist in their lives. (7 marks)
15. 2017 Q1 P2
(b) State s e v e n similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist
and that Jesus Christ.
(7 marks)
(c) Identify s i x lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of
John the Baptist.
(6 marks)
16. 2018 Q1 P2
(b) Describe the annunciation of the birth of Jesus by angel Gabriel as recorded in
Luke 1:26-38, (8 marks)
(c) State five lessons Christians learn from the Magnificat. (5 marks)
3. 1996 Q 2b P2
What problems did Jesus experience during his ministry? (8 marks)
4. 1997 Q 5
Write down five teachings of John the Baptists about Jesus Christ. (5 marks)
5. 1997 Q 6
Write down five lessons that Christians can learn about the mission of Jesus
from the incident when the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought to
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him a womanwho was caught committing adultery. (5 marks)
6. 1998 Q 6
Identify five lessons from the healing of Bartimaeusthe blind beggar
(5 marks)
7. 1998 Q 7
Write down five teachings about Jesus from the cure of the paralytic (5 marks)
8. 1998 Q 13
State five ways in which Christians spread the gospel of Jesus Christ today
(5 marks)
9. 1999 Q 5
List five teachings of Jesus from the beatitudes (5 marks)
10. 1999 Q 6
List five Jewish ceremonies in which Jesus was involved (5 marks)
11. 1999 Q 8
Give five reasons why Jesus was rejected by the people of his home town
of Nazareth (5 marks)
12. 1999 Q 17
State five ways in which Christians demonstrate obedience to Jesus command
to love one’s neighbour (5 marks)
14. 2000 Q 7
Give five lessons Christians learn about the nature of Jesus from the incident
When he cast out a demon from a man in a synagogue at Capernaum. (5 marks)
15. 2001 Q 6
Identify five teachings of Jesus about john the Baptist. (5 marks)
16. 2001 Q 7
State five lessons Christians learn from the miracle of the raising of
Jairus’daughter. (5marks)
17. 2002 Q 5
List five miracles which show that Jesus had authority over nature. (5 marks)
18. 2000 Q 7
State five actions of Jesus which show that he loved the needy. (5 marks)
19. 2000 Q 2b ( pp 2)
What is the New Testament teaching on the Jewish attitude towards sin?
(8 marks)
20. 2002 Q 3c(pp 2)
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Why are Christians baptized today? (5 marks)
21. 2003 Q 6
Identify five occasions in the life of Jesus when he was tempted (5 marks)
22. 2003 Q 7
List five lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the miracles of healing.
(5 marks)
23. 2003 Q 3a(pp 2)
Relate the story of the feeding of the five thousand in Mark 6:30-44
(9 marks)
24. 2004 Q 6
Give five qualities of the roman centurion, who requested Jesus to heal
his servant. (5 marks)
25. 2004 Q 2a ( pp 2)
Relate the story of the healing of the man born blind (john 9:1-14). (12 marks)
26. 2005 Q 5
Give five reasons why Jesus was baptized. (5 marks)
27. 2005 Q 6
State five reasons why Jesus healed the sick. (5 marks)
28. 2005 Q 3b ( pp 2)
What lesson did the disciples of Jesus learn from the miracle of the feeding
of the five thousand? (7 marks)
29. 2006 Q 2
(a) Outline the story of the raising of the widow’s son at Nain
(Luke 7: 11- 17) (8 marks)
(b) Identify ways through which the church continues with the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ (7 marks)
(c) Give the lessons that Christians learn from the transfiguration of Jesus. (5 marks)
32. 2008 Q 2 ( pp 2)
a) Describe the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist in
Luke 3:21-22 (5 marks)
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b) Outline four teachings of John the Baptist. (8 marks)
b) Give four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees in
Galilee (Luke5:12,6:11) (7 marks)
c)State five ways in which church leaders can respond to those who
oppose them in their work (5 marks)
34. 2010 Q 2 (pp 2)
(a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, state five teachings of Jesus
Onhow human beings should relate to one another. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 - 25).
(10 marks)
(c) Identify five virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the
feedingofthe five thousand. (5 marks)
35. 2011 Q 2 ( pp 2)
a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings of Jesus
on how human beings should relate to one another (5 marks)
b) Describe the incidence in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman in Luke
7:36-50 (8 marks)
c) Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness from God
(7 marks)
36. 2013 Q2 P2
(a) Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus (Luke5:1-11)
(b) Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples
(c)Identify Six Lessons that Christians learn from the call of the first disciples.
38. 2015 Q2 P2
(a) Describe the incident in which Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter.
(Luke 8: 40-56) (7 marks)
(b) State six lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairus’
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daughter. (6 marks)
(c) How is the Church in Kenya helping the sick? (7 marks)
39. 2016 Q3 P2
(a) State the teaching of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. (8 marks)
(b) Outline what Jesus said about John the Baptist to His disciples. (6 marks)
(c) Explain ways in which church leaders should respond to members who
oppose them in their work. (6 marks)
41. 2018 Q2 P2
(a) Explain the teachings of Jesus on the qualities of a true disciple (Luke 6: 20-49).
(8 marks)
(b) Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman (Luke 7: 36-50).
(7 marks)
(c) State five lessons Christians learn from the incident in which Jesus forgave
the sinfulwoman, (5 marks)
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THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
1. 1990 Q 47a,b
Describe Jesus’ teaching concerning the kingdom of God.
2. 1996 Q 5
State five teachings of Jesus on sin. (5 marks)
3. 1996 Q 3 a,b ( pp 2)
a) Discuss the teachings of Jesus in the parable of the sower. (8 marks)
b) How did the early Christians community preserve the teachings of Jesus?
(8 marks)
4. 1996 Q 6
Write down five instructions given by Jesus regarding to prayer (5 marks)
5. 1996 Q 8
What does the story of rich man and Lazarus teach on the proper use of wealth?
(5 marks)
6. 1997 Q 2a(pp 2)
With reference to the parables of Jesus, explain his teachings about the
Kingdom of God.
7. 1997 Q 3b ( pp 2)
Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus demonstrated they live for him.
(8 marks)
8. 1998 Q 5
State five teachings of Jesus in the Parable of the lost sheep and lost coin
(5 marks)
9. 1999 Q 9
State five teachings of Jesus on the cost of discipleship (5 marks)
10. 1999 Q 1b ( pp 2)
Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus demonstrated their faith in him
(12 marks)
11. 2000 Q 8
What five lessons can a Christian learn from the parable of the prodigal son?
(5 marks)
12. 2000 Q 9
Name five characteristics of an apostle of Jesus Christ (5 marks)
13. 2001 Q 4c ( pp 2)
Describe the duties given to the apostle by Jesus. (5 marks)
14. 2002 Q 6
State five lessons Christians learn from the parable of the wheat and tares (5 marks)
15. 2003 Q 8
List five parables used by Jesus to teach about the kingdom of God. (5 marks)
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16. 2003 Q 4a (pp 2)
With reference to the story of the rich man and Lazarus, explain the
teachings of Jesus on responsibility to others. (10 marks)
17. 2004 Q 7
List five teachings about the kingdom of God from the parable of the
treasurer and pearl. (5 marks)
19. 2005 Q 7
List five teachings about the kingdom of God from the parables of the Yeast and
the mustard seed. (5 marks)
20. 2005 Q 3c ( pp 2)
Why do some Christians find it difficult to share their wealth with others? (6 marks)
21. 2005 Q 4a ( pp 2)
State the teachings of Jesus on how Christians should approach God in Prayer. (6 marks)
26. 2018 Q3 P2
(a) With reference to the story of the rich man and Lazarus, explain the teaching
of Jesus on the proper use of wealth (Luke 16: 19-31). (7 marks)
(b) Outline six signs of the end times as taught by Jesus in Luke 21: 5-38. (6 marks)
(c) Give seven ways in which Christians are preparing themselves for the
second coming of Jesus Christ. (7 marks)
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JESUS’ MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM
1. 1998 Q 2a (pp 2)
Discuss the areas of conflict between Jesus and the Jewish Religious leaders
which eventually led to his death. (16 marks)
2. 1999 Q 7
Identify five lessons Christians learn from Jesus reply to the Sadducees question
on Resurrection (5 marks)
3. 1999 Q 3
(a) Using examples from the life and ministry of Jesus show how he tried to
promote social equality (12 marks)
(b) How did the disciples react to Jesus use of parables in his teaching? (5 marks)
(c) State ways in which Christians show their belief in God? (8 marks)
4. 2000 Q 2b (pp2)
What is the New Testament teaching on the Jewish attitude towards sin?
(8 marks)
5. 2001 Q 4a (pp2)
Give reasons why Jesus referred to the Pharisees as hypocrites. (12 marks)
6. 2014 Q3a P2
Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40) (6 marks)
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JESUS’ PASSION, DEATH AND RESSURECTION
1. 1993 Q 2
a) Describe the preparation made by disciples of Jesus for the last supper.
b) Explain the meanings of the actions of Jesus during the last supper.
c) Give reasons why Christians celebrate the Holy Communion.
2. 1993 Q 45
Describe how Jesus revealed himself to the two disciples in Emmaus.
3. 1994 Q 33
Explain the actions taken by the Jewish Leadership to ensure that Jesus was put
to death.
4. 1995 Q 31
Identify five occasions when Jesus appeared to his disciples after resurrection.
5. 1997 Q 7
State five Christian’s teachings about the Lord’s Supper. (5 marks)
6. 1998 Q 8
Write down five events that took place following Jesus death on the cross
(5 marks)
7. 2002 Q 8
State five reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is important to Christians. (5 marks)
8. 2003 Q 3b, c
b)How did the resurrected Christ reveal himself to his followers? (10 marks)
c)Give reasons why some people find it difficult to accept Jesus Christ.
(6 marks)
9. 2004 Q 8
Identify five ways through which Jesus prepared the disciples for his
comingdeath. (5 marks)
10. 2005 Q 8
Give five reasons why it was necessary for Jesus to have last supper with
his disciples (5 marks)
(b) Identify the reasons that made Judas Iscariot betray Jesus (8 marks)
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12. 2007 Q 3( pp 2)
(a) Outline the events that took place on the Mount of Olives before the
Arrestof Jesus (7 marks)
(b)Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus (8 marks)
(c)Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians? (5 marks)
(c) State seven lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus. (7 marks)
18. 2015 Q3 P2
(a) Identify the events that took place between the death and burial of Jesus.
(Luke 23: 44-56) (7 marks)
(b) How did Jesus reveal himself to the two men going to Emmaus?
(Luke 24: 13-31). (6 marks)
(c) Why is the resurrection of Jesus important to Christians? (7 marks)
19. 2017 Q3 P2
(a) Describe the incident in which Jesus had the last supper with His disciples. (7 marks)
(b) Give six reasons why Jesus used bread and wine during the last supper. (6 marks)
(c) Outline the importance of celebrating the Holy Communion in the church
today. (7 marks)
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GOD MEETS US IN JESUS CHRIST: ST. LUKE’S GOSPEL
MARKING SCHEME
1997 Q3
Messiah -Chosen one of God/ God’s anointed/ messiah
Pleasing -Pleasing to God
Spirit filled -God’s spirit is in filling man of justice
Patience -Patience/ tolerance/ endurance
Humble -Humility nonviolence - gentleness/ non- violence
Courage -Courage
Righteousness -Righteousness/ holiness/ uprightness
Liberator -Liberator from oppression/ saves/ redeemed/ Restores
God is glorified in him/ reflects God glory
Teacher -Knowledge/ teacher/ ready to learn
Constant -Stead fastness/ constant
Hope -Hope
-Vindicated/ free of guilt/ innocent
-He is faithful/ obedient
Messenger of goods news
Prosperity
-Divinity/ supernatural
-Power/ almightiness (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2000 Q6
Was a forerunner of Christ/prepared the way for the coming of the messiah
Baptized Jesus in river Jordan
Witnessed that Jesus was the messiah/lamb of God/son of God / the introduced
Jesus to the crowd.
Introduced Jesus to his disciples.
Two of his disciples became Jesus disciples
Preached repentance and forgiveness of sins/baptized those who repented .
Warmed people of God’s coming judgment
He acknowledged Jesus’ greatness /ascendancy over him
Advised people to live Holy lives/do what is right /share with other
(5marks)
2001 Q3a (PP2)
He bore the sins of the human race
He delivered Israel by dying on the cross/crucified
He submissively bore suffering and disgrace
He was despised and rejected
He was a man of sorrow/grief
He was pieced/wounded
He appeared before the Sanhedrin/Pilate for judgment
He was pieced/wounded
He was crucified with the thieves
He was buried in a rich man’s tomb
Through him God’s everlasting Kingdom was established
He was without sin/holy
Through Jesus many have been forgiven/saved.
Jesus was exalted/made great
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Jesus was born of a virgin/divine birth/Holy spirit
He was of the lineage of David
He was a wonderful counselor/prince of peace/Emmanuel
He established justice on earth
He was Almighty
Jesus said he had come to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah
He was filled with the Holy Spirit. (8x2=12marks)
2002 Q 3a (PP2)
Preached repentance
Told soldiers not to rob/ bear false witness/ be content with their wages
Encouraged people to share with the poor
Told tax- collectors not to collect what is illegal
Baptized those who repented
Told them that he was not the messiah
Preached the good news
He reprimanded Herod for marrying Herodias his brother’s wife
Baptized Jesus in river Jordan
Introduced Jesus as Lamb of God
Told them not to boast about being descendants of Abraham
Warned people of the coming judgment (6 x 2 = 12 marks)
2002 Q4
He would conquer nations/ military ruler
He would rule the world/ earthly king/ political leaders
He would avenge the enemies of Israel/ punish the Romans
He would be a descendant of David / Royal/ rich
He was to set up a powerful kingdom of the Israelites/ make them prosperous
Would appear in Jerusalem full of glory
He was to appear/ come after the return of Elijah
He was to perform miracles ( might deeds)
He would not associate with the poor/ sinners/ gentiles/ outcasts
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2003 Q 4
Wonderful counselor/ Mighty God
Everlasting/ eternal father
Prince of peace/ Just and righteous ruler
Suffering servant/ servant of Yahweh
Emmanuel God with us / A short of the stump of Jesse
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2009 Q 1a (PP2)
The messiah would be a descendant of David/rule of the throne of David.
The messiah will rule forever.
He would be despised/ rejected by many/ a man of sorrow/ suffering servant.
He would be born of a young woman/ virgin.
Messianic reign/rule will bring happiness/joy to the Israelites.
He would be wounded for people’s transgressions/ would suffers for
his sins of human beings.
Peace/prosperity will prevail during the messianic reign.
He will be called wonderful/counselor/mighty God/Everlasting
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Father/Prince of peace/Anointed/god Immanuel.
He will rule with justice/ righteousness.
He would have characteristics of normal human being/child.
His Suffering through the will of God/ it will be initiated by God.
(4x2=8marks)
2012 Q1a
(a) Micah’s prophecies about the Messiah
The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem.
He will rule over Israel.
His origin is from the old/ancient days.
He will be born of a woman.
He will feed his flock.
He will rule in the majesty/power of God.
In his time, Israel will be secure.
He shall be great to the ends of the earth.
Israel will have victory over her enemy/there will be peace in Israel.
(7x1 =7 marks)
2012 Q1a
(a) Characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament
False prophets did not have a divine call/raised themselves.
They spoke falsehoods/lies.
They prophesied out of their own mind/imaginations.
They prophesied what the people wanted to hear/according to circumstances.
They misled people from the covenant way of life/promoted idolatry.
They hindered the work of true prophets.
They worked for material gain/paid for their services.
Their prophesies were not fulfilled.
6xl-6marks
(b) The teaching of Prophet Amos on Israel's election.
Israel's election was out of God's own initiative/favour for them/God's chosen people.
God delivered the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt.
He led them during the Exodus.
He protected them in the wilderness.
He defeated all their enemies.
God gave them special land to inherit.
God raised prophets among the them to lead them in their religious life.
God was to punish the Israelites because of their disobedience. 6xl=6marks
(c) Factors that hinder Christians from practicing their faith in God.
Lack of role models/mentorship.
Job commitment.
Social injustices.
Peer pressure.
False teachings/different interpretation of the Bible/devil worship.
Greed for power/wealth.
Permissiveness in society/moral decayance/corruption.
Science and technology
Poverty/unemployment.
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Sickness/ill health.
Influence from mass media.
Cultural influence/ethnicity/racism/tribalism.
Gender bias.
Generation gap.
Insecurity.
Natural calamities/disaster. 8xl=8marks
2014 Q4
4. a) Categories of true prophets in the Old Testament
Major Prophets – their messages/books are elaborate/detailed
Minor Prophets – they have short /brief messages
Canonical prophets- they are prophets whose utterances are recorded in books that
bear their names
Non-Canonical prophets- they are prophets whose oracles/messages have been
compiled by other authors
Cultic- they are prophets whose duties were associated with places of worship
Early prophets- were sent by God for specific tasks
(3x2= 6 marks)
b) Similarities between the traditional African and true prophets in the Old Testament
Both predicted future events/disasters/which came to pass
Both acted as mediators between God and the people
Both had supernatural powers to exercise their duties/charismatic/spoke with authority
Both had a personal relationship with God/received revelations through
visions/dreams/chosen
they were religious leaders who could offer sacrifices/prayers
Both played an advisory role to the political leaders/acted as the conscience of the
leader/solved dispute
Both urged their people to be normally upright/condemned evil in society
They led exemplary lives/were role models
In both cases there were prophets and prophetesses (6x1= 6 marks)
2014 Q1a
a) Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the Messiah
The Messiah would be born of a virgin/young women
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 honoured
He would be filled with God’s spirit/anointed
He would preach goods news/set the captives free (8x1 = 8marks)
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2015Q4a
a)Differences between eh traditional African prophets and the Old Testament prophets
The old testament prophets were called by God while traditional African prophets
inherited their roles
Old testaments prophets delivered messages to their own people and those outside their
locality while traditional African prophets were concerned with their own communities
The prophecies of the old testament were recorded while those of the traditional
African prophets were passed on orally
Old test meant prophets spoke of the coming messiah while traditional African prophets
did not have this concept
Old testament prophets were rejected / in the communities while traditional African
prophets were liked / respected by their communities
2018 Q1
a)Micahs prophecy concerning the Messiah (Micah 5:2-5)
i. The messiah would be born in Bethlemeh
ii. He will rule over Israel
iii. His origin is form the old /ancient days
iv. He would be born of a woman
v. He will feed His flock
vi. He will rule the majesty /strength of God
vii. In his time Israel will be secured / peaceful
viii. He shall be great to the ends of the earth / eternal
7x 1 =
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INFANCY AND EARLY LIFE OF JESUS
MARKING SCHEME
1996 Q2a
The angel appeared to Mary in Nazareth and told her she would be pregnant
and will give birth a son who will be called the son of the most High God.
The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to take Mary as
his wife, when he was contemplating on leaving her when he found out that she
was pregnant. The angel told him that she was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
After the birth of Jesus, the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were
looking after their flocks at night and informed them of the birth of the saviour in
Bethlehem
After the visit of the Magi, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and
told him to take Mary and Baby Jesus and escape to Egypt because Herod would be
looking for the child to kill him.
After the death of King Herod, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in Egypt
and told him to take Jesus and his mother and return to Israel because Herod who
tried to kill the child was dead(4 x 8 = 8 marks)
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It unites Christians as members of one body
It is a sign of death and resurrection of Jesus
Signifies a new life/change of status
Use of water is symbolic as a leader.
Signifies the complete forgiveness of sins
It makes them children of God
It marks the beginning of personal commitment to God
Prepare Christians for the heavenly Kingdom
It gives one a sense of belonging to a Christian community
It confirmed that Jesus was the son of God/Messiah/Divinity of Jesus(5 marks)
2003 Q 5
The angel Gabriel brought the message
Mary and Zechariah were afraid
They doubted the possibility of the angles message
The angel gave the names of the children to be born
The angel specified the children mission
The mothers had never had children before
Mary and Zechariah were given signs to confirm the messages
The children were to be male
The children were to be conceived through the power of God/ God’s
Intervention
Mary and Zechariah were fighters (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2004 Q 5
Jesus was to be great
Jesus will be the son of God
Jesus was to rule over the house of Jacob
Jesus was to be given the throne of David
Jesus would have an everlasting kingdom
He was to be conceived through the power of the Holy spirit
He would be a holy child 5x1=5 marks
2005 Q3a
Jesus would save people.
He would bring glory to Israel.
He would be a light to the gentiles.
He would be a universal savior
He would bring judgment to the Israelites.
Many people would oppose his work.
He would reveal secret thoughts of people.
He would be the source of redemption for Jerusalem. 6x2=12 marks
2006 Q1
The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the field at night
The angel appeared to them
The glory of the lord shone around them
They were filled with fear
The angle reassured them/ told them not to fear
He told them of the good news of the birth of Jesus
They were told where to find baby Jesus
The angles gave them a sign on how they would find Jesus
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There appeared a host of angles singing/ praising God
The angles left them/ went back to heaven
The shepherds went to Bethlehem/ found baby Jesus (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
John the Baptist preached mainly in the wilderness/ the desert of Judah, while
Jesus preached in the synagogues/ homes cities/ towns/ temple
John the Baptist called people to repentance, while Jesus forgave/ died for their sins
John the Baptist with water, but Jesus was 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 Baptist’s 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/
wonders
John the Baptist was the fore runner / prepared the way while Jesus fulfilled/ was
the messiah (4 x 2 = 8 marks)
(c)
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/ be concerned about their children
Family ties should about be broken/ families should live in unity
God’s work takes priority over the family
Parents should recognize their children’s talents/ abilities
There should be open communities among family members
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2007 Q 1a (PP2)
He would be a source of joy to the parents
Many people would rejoice at his birth
He would be great in the sight of the Lord
He was not to take strong drink/wine
He was to be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb
Many Israelites would turn to God through him
He would have the spirit of Elijah/power
He was to prepare the people for the Lord/call people to repentance
He would turn the fathers hearts to children / bring reconciliation
(6 x 11 = 6 marks)
(b)
His father was a poor carpenter
His mother was an ordinary village girl
He was born in a manger/cattle shed
He was born in a small town of Judah/Bethlehem
The first people to visit him were shepherds who were lowly regarded.
He was revealed to Simeon and Anna who were simple
During his dedication the parents offered birds
He grew up in Nazareth / town of low status (4 x 2 = 8 marks)
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(c)
They are made in the image of God
To follow the example of Christ who went to the Synagogue/Temple
To prepare them for future roles as leaders
To teach them religious beliefs/practices
To lay foundation of Christian morals at an early age
Jesus taught that the Kingdom belongs to them/He appreciated/blessed children
For the continued growth of the Church
To help develop/improve their talents
To give them an opportunity to socialize with others
To help them spend their leisure positively (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
2008 Q1 (PP2)
(a)
She was highly favoured among women.
She will bring forth a son/will be named Jesus.
He will be called the son of the most highest/son of God/will be great.
He will be given the throne of his father David.
He will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
The kingdom will be everlasting.
The Holy Spirit would come upon her.
The child to be born would be holy.
That Elizabeth her cousin had also conceived in her old age.
With God, nothing will be impossible. (6x1=6 marks)
He was obedient.
He was courageous.
He was knowledgeable/intelligent/wise.
He was respectful.
He was cooperative.
He was patient.
He was honest.
He was assertive/independent/making independent decisions.
He was social/outgoing.
He was inquisitive (6x1=6 marks)
2009 Q 1b
Mary, the mother of baby Jesus wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
She laid him in a manger.
An angel of the lord appeared to the shepherds.
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A multitude of angels appeared singing the praise of God.
The shepherds hurried to see the baby.
The shepherds spread the news to the people.
The shepherds sung/ praise God after they had seen baby Jesus.
The shepherds returned to their homes/work. (6x1=6 marks)
2010 Q1a,b
Jesus was taken to Jerusalem to be represented to the Lord by his parents.
Simeon took Jesus up in arms/blessed the Lord.
Simeon said that he was ready to die he had seen God’s salvation/a light for
revelation to the gentles/the glory to the Israelites.
Simeon blessed the parents of Jesus.
Simeon told Mary Jesus’ Mother that the child was set for the fall and rising of
many in Israel.
Anna gave thanks/prayed/spoke of Jesus to all who were looking for the redemption
of Jerusalem.
The parents of Jesus performed everything according to the law of the Lord/offered
a pair of turtle doves/pigeons.
Parents of Jesus returned home. (4 x 2 = 8 marks)
b)
Christians should involve their children in prayer/worship of God.
Christians should involve their children in day to day affairs.
Parents should be concerned of where their children.
Children should be taught the world of God/the Bible.
There should be communication among family members/they should inform one
another of their whereabouts.
Children should obey their parents.
Parents should love their children.
Christian should accommodate the view of the youth.
Christians learn that Jesus is the son of God/he was in his Father’s house.
Christian should exercise tolerance/forgiveness
Christians should give God first priority as Jesus did. (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
2011 Q 1a,b(PP2)
She entered Zechariah’s home
She greeted Elizabeth
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greetings the baby in her womb leaped
Elizabeth was filled with the holy spirit
Elizabeth exclaimed with a loud cry
She blessed Mary and the child in the womb
Elizabeth wondered why Mary the mother of her lord has visited her
Elizabeth informed Mary that the baby in her womb had leaped for joy in her
greetings
Mary responded by praising God
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months
Christian should be righteous/upright /blameless
They should obey God’s commandments
They should persevere/ be patient
They should serve God faithfully with commitment
They should be prayerful
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They should depend on God/ask God for their needs
They should believe God’s word
They should thank God for blessings
They should praise /worship the lord
They should desire to be led by the holy spirit
Christian should rejoice at the blessings of others
2012 Q1b, c
(b) The message of Angel Gabriel about John the Baptist: — continental
John the Baptist was to be a son. ,
His name was to be John.
He would bring joy/gladness to his parents/many will rejoice athis birth.
He will be great before God.
He was to drink no wine/strong drink..'
He was to be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb,
He would turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God.
He was to go before the Lord in the spirit/power of Elijah.
He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children/ the disobedient to
the wisdom of the just.
He was to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
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(c) Lessons Christians learn from when Jesus was dedicated.
Christians should be righteous before God in order to experience Him in their lives.
Christians should thank God for blessing them.
They should trust/have faith in God.
Christians should reach out to all people/preach salvation to them.
Christians should show compassion to the needy in society.
Christians should be devoted in their worship of God regardless of
the challenges they face.
Christians should dedicate their children to God/fulfil the church obligations.
(6 x 1 = 6 marks)
2013 Q1a
{a}The annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist
He would be filled with the Holyspirit;
He would reconcile the Israelites with God.
He would have the spirit/power of Elijah.
He would bring justice;
He would prepare people for the coming of the Messiah.
2014 Q2b,c
b) Outline events that took place on the night Jesus was born (Luke 2:6-20)
When Jesus was born his mother wrapped him in cloths
She placed him in a manger
There were shepherds watching over their flock
An Angel appeared to the shepherds in the region to tell them of the birth of the
Saviour
A great company of heavenly hosts/angels/appeared singing praises to God
The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem /hurried off to Bethlehem
The shepherds saw the baby
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They spread the news about the baby to other people
The shepherds returned praising /glorifying god
The angel gave a sign on how to identify the baby
c) Give three reasons why Christians present gifts to newly born babies
Christian give gifts in order to welcome the baby into the family world
It is a sigh of their lover/contribution to the baby’s welfare
It is a way of thanking God/appreciating his goodness
It is a form of congratulating the mother/parents
It is an expression of their joy
It is a way of emulating biblical practices
2015Q1 P2
a)Jeremiah’s prophecies about the Messiah
The Messiah would come from the house of David
He would be righteous
He would reign as a king
The Messiah would rule wisely
He would execute justice in the land
He would bring salvation upon Judah
He would provide security / safety in Israel
He would be called the Lord 6x 1 = 6 mks
b)The incident when an angle visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born
The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the fields at night
An angle appeared to them
The glory of the Lord shone around them
They were filled with fear
The angle told them not to be afraid
He told them the good news about the birth of Jesus savior in the city of David
The angle told them how to find the baby / gave them a sign on how to identify
the baby
There appeared a host of angels singing / praising God
The angels left them / went back to heaven
The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem / visit the baby 7 x 1 = 7marks
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2018 Q1
b)The annunciation of the Birth of Jesus by angel Gabriel (Luke 1: 26-28
i. Angel Gabriel I appeared to Mary in Nazareth
ii. Mary was a young woman who had been engaged to a man named Joseph from
the house of David
iii. the angel greeted May “Hall, to favoured one, the Lord is with you”
iv. Mary was troubled by the greeting /wondered what it could be
v. the angle told not to be afraid since she had found favored with God was going to
conceive /give birth to a son
vi. he would be called Jesus
vii. the angle told Mary that Jesus will be great / will be called the son of the Most
High God will give him the throne of his Father David
viii. mar asked the angel how she was going to conceive without a husband
ix. The angle told her that she would conceive by the power o the Holy spirit
x. The angel told Mary that her kins woman Elizabeth had conceived of son / was
six months pregnant
xi. Mary accepted the angels message said “I am the hand maid of the Lord let it be
to me as you have said”
xii. The angel departed from her
8 x 1-
c)Lessons that Christians learn from the magnificent
i. Christian should always appreciate / thank /glorify God for his faovur
ii. Christian should always have faith in God
iii. Christian should be humble
iv. Christians should rejoice when they are blessed by God
v. Christians should obey / respect he will of God
vi. Christians should depend on God for provision
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GALILEAN MINISTRY
MARKING SCHEME
1996 Q2b (PP2)
Rejection by his own people in Nazareth
Death threats in Nazareth/ by Herod
He was accused of breaking the law of Moses ( e.g., working on the Sabbath day/
eating with unwashed hands/ etc
He was accused of being a friend of sinners and publican/ associating with sinners
and publicans
He was accused of being the prince of demons/ Beelzebub/ Beelzebul
Faced opposition from the Jewish leaders
Temptation by the devil
Was questioned by the Jewish leaders so that they could use his answers to
arrest/trap/ put him to death
Was betrayed by Judas
Was arrested/ agony
Was deserted by his disciples after his arrest
Was denied by peter
Was falsely accused of blasphemy/ treachery/ treason
Faced trials before the Sanhedrin/ Pilate/ Herod
Was sentenced to death although he was innocent
Was whipped by Pilate
Was forced to carry his own cross
Was crucified on the cross
Mocked/ humiliated when he was hanging on the cross
Was pierced on his side/ a crown of thorns was placed on his head
Convincing his disciples about the way he was to fulfil his messianic role (Through
suffering and death.
1997 Q5
Jesus is great/ famous/ greater than John
Jesus will bring God’s Salvation/ saviour/ save humanity from sin
He will proclaim judgment
He will punish sinners and reward he righteous/ believers/ give eternal life to those
who believe in him
Jesus is the Messiah/ Christ/ God’s anointed
Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world/ Jesus will die for the
sin of humanity/ save humanity from sin
Jesus will lead the new community of believers ( Bridegroom)
Jesus was sent by God / He is from God/ God’s messenger/ son of God
Jesus is loved by God / God has given Jesus everything/ believed of God
Jesus will be filled with the Holy Spirit (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
1997 Q 6
Jesus mission was to teach/ Preach the good news
Jesus mission was to justify/ fulfill the Law of Moses/ to fulfill the Law of the
prophets.
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Jesus’ mission was to and for all people/ universal/ for all nations/ Jesus/ Mission
did not discriminate against any group of people / it was fair to all
Jesus did not come to judge/ condemn sinners but to save them
Jesus mission was to seek and save the lost
Jesus mission was to challenge the Jewish leaders in their attitudes/ their hypocrisy/
their interpretation of the law
Jesus was going to experience problems/ difficulties/ temptations in his mission
Jesus does not condone sin although he forgives the sinner (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
1998 Q 6
Jesus came to save all from their infirmities/ailments/sicknesses
He was the son of God.
He healed people who had faith in Him
He healed through command
Christians should be grateful to god for the blessings he bestows upon them.
Christians should always seek God
Christians should not stop those who seek God/be a stumbling block to those who
seek God. 5 x 1= 5 marks
1998 Q 7
Jesus was a teacher
He had power of the Lord to heal
People had faith in him
He was able to forgives sins
He was accused of blasphemy by the Jewish religious leaders.
He had authority over sins and sickness.
Jesus was sought by crowds who wanted to be healed.
He had ability to read/ know people’s thoughts
He healed by word of mouth
He was praised by people for his mighty deeds. 5x1 = 5 marks
1998 Q 13
Use of mass media/radio/television
Missionary activities such as crusades/rallies seminars/evangelism
Preaching in churches/schools/colleges
Administering sacraments in the church as baptism/marriage
Giving tithe/ offerings/sponsoring preachers
Living exemplary lives/Being role models/living according to Christian
virtues/charitable deeds- e.g. visiting prison, hospitals. Etc.
1999 Q 5
The poor in spirit shall inherit the kingdom of God.
They should live with a hope for a better future.
God is the God of the living
Through resurrection there is no death/immorality.
The righteous will resurrect and live eternally.
At resurrection Christians are like angles 5x1=5marks
1999 Q 6
Circumcision
Naming
Baptism.
Presentation in the temple/ dedication/purification/redeemed.
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Visit to the temple in Jerusalem during the Passover at the age of twelve.
Celebrated the Passover with the twelve disciples/ last supper
He participated in the feast of the Tabernacles (John 7:1 -10) 5x1=5marks
1999 Q 8
He annoyed the people by telling them that their forefathers rejected God’s
prophets.
He failed to perform the kind of miracles that he had performed in Capernaum.
He told the people that prophets are ignored in their own country.
He declared that he had come to fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah.
He was the son of Joseph
He healed on the Sabbath. 5x 1 = 5 marks.
1999 Q 17
Praying of one another
Being role models/living exemplary life/witness good virtues.
Fellowships with one another by forgiving one another.
Helping one another in various duties
Sharing items with one another
Consoling the needy/guiding and counseling those in problems
Avoid hurting others either physically or emotionally. (5 marks)
2000 Q 2a (PP2)
God is merciful towards sinners/he gives a chance to repent/come back to him
God forgives all types of sin/(according to Jews such a sin is too big to be forgiven)
Jesus does not condemn sinners/Jesus loves sinners(but hates sins)
We should avoid sinning after being forgiven/those, whose sins are forgiven, should
live according to the law of God/live righteously.
We are all sinners. No one is righteous /everyone needs forgiveness.
We should not kill sinners/life is sacred and only God can take it away.
We should be tolerant sinners/ we should love sinners/pray for them/help them to
change and turn them to God.
2001 Q 6
John the Baptist is a prophet/last prophet.
He is the greatest of the prophets
He was prophesied about in the scriptures.
He was to prepare the way for Christ /messenger/foreman/precursor.
He was referred to as Elijah.
He did not take wine/He was a Nazarene
He fasted.
He dwelt in the wilderness.
Jesus said that people referred to John, as demon possessed
The least in the Kingdom of God is greater than John . 5x1=5 marks
2001 Q 7
Jesus gives life/power over death/there is life after death/death /death is temporary
sleep.
Faith is necessary for healing
Christian should approach/seek God with humility
Christian should be persistent in making requests
God answers requests/Christians should turn to God for their needs.
God visits his people in their places/He is available.
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Christians should be patient/avoid desperation.
Jesus brings hope/Joy/compassionate/Sympathetic.
Jesus is the savior Messiah/Son of God . 5x1=5marks
2002 Q 7
Walking on water Mt. 14: 22- 34, M k 6: 45, Jn 15: 21
Calming the storm Mt. 8: 25 – 27 Mark 4: 35 – 46, Lk 8: 22- 25
Feeding of the Five thousand Mt 14:13- 27, Mark 6: 14- 26
Miraculous catch of fish
Changing water into wine In 2: 1- 12
Cursing the fig tree
Healing the man born blind John 9: 1 – 34 (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2000 Q2b (PP2)
Sinners are outcast; they are not to be mixed with.
Sinners are stoned/killed/executed
Sinners are despised/rebuked
Sinners are hated
Sinners are grouped/classified.
Sinners is inherited .
Sin causes ill health/sickness/suffering/ god punished sin.
Only God can forgive sin/no human being can forgive sin.
2002 Q 3c (PP2)
To identify themselves today
Through baptism they receive the power of the Holy Spirit
It enables one to become a member of the church
It is a symbol of death and resurrection
In some churches at baptism Christians get new name/ emulate the qualities of the
Saints
Water in baptism symbolized the washing away of sins
In accordance to Christ’s teachings/ church tradition (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2003 Q 6
In the wilderness just before he began his ministry
In the garden of Gethsemane
During the transfiguration when Peter wanted to build a tent so that they would
stay on the mountain
When Peter objected to his suffering and death
At his crucifixion when he was asked to save himself
When he was asked to prove that he was the Messiah / son of God in his home
town
When they wanted to make him king after feeding the five thousand
When the sons of Zebedee asked him to destroy the inhospitable Samaritans2003 Q
7
Jesus has concern for the sick
Jesus has power to heal/ power over evil spirits
Jesus required faith for one to be healed
Jesus heals all people, he doesn’t discriminate
Jesus accepts other people’s intervention/ intercessors
Jesus forgives sins
Jesus heals both the spiritual and physical
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Jesus expects those healed to be grateful
Jesus is son of God/ Messiah (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2003 Q 3a(PP2)
Not to be anxious about material and physical needs
Jesus is the power of life
Jesus had power over nature
God cares for man physically, spiritually and materially
Christians should show concern over others needs
With prayer everything is possible
Christians should seek the imperishable food, i.e. the word of God
2004 Q 6
Humility
Love/ care/ compassion/ mercifulness
Faithfulness
Courage/ bravery/ Respect
Kindness/ generosity
Confidence/ Responsibility
2005 Q 5
To identify himself with sinners
To be identified by John
To be introduced to the crowd as the messiah
To fulfill all righteousness
It symbolized his death and resurrection
To show that he was ready to start his work
To acknowledge the work of John the Baptist as his forerunner
2005 Q 6
To demonstrate God’s love for human beings
To take away their pain/ suffering
People believed in his healing power/ people had faith in him
To show that physical healing sometimes symbolized spiritual healing
As a way of destroying the work of Satan
To glorify God/ show God’s power
To fulfill old testament prophesies
2005 Q3b (PP2)
To be concerned for the physical needs of people
They should thank God.
To serve others /demonstrate humility
To practice obedience.
To praise sharing
To co-operate with others.
To be responsible/careful. 7x1=7marks
2006 Q 2
Jesus went to the city of Nain accompanied by his disciples/ crowd
At the edge of the city, he met people carrying a dead man
The dead man was the only son of the widow
The mother/ widow was accompanied by a large crowd
Jesus felt pity for the widow/ told her not to weep
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Jesus touched the bier ( coffin) in which the body lay
Jesus told the dead man to arise
The dead man sat up/ began to speak
Jesus gave the man to his mother
The people were filled with fear
The people glorified the lord
Jesus fame spread in Judea/ in the surrounding region 8 x 1 = 8 marks
(b)
Christians pray for/ preach to the sick
Laying hands on the sick/ anointing them/ any other miraculous healing
Providing guidance and counseling services
Constructing hospitals/ health centers/ rehabilitation centers
Providing preventive/ curative drugs/ treating the sick
Paying medical expenses for the sick
Producing/ disseminating literature/ electronic media on health issues
Preaching against evil/ causes of ailments that interfere with good health
Providing food/ clothing/ shelter/ finances to the sick/ needy
Visiting the sick
Training medical personnel
Educating through seminars/ workshops (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
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Involve them in decision making / church activities
Recognize their efforts in supporting the church maters.
Visit them in their homes/ fellowship with them/ preaching.
Assist them when in problem. (financial/materially)
Send them message of encouragement.
Change your approach to issue/ reform where necessary. (5 marks)
2010 Q 2 (PP2)
Human beings 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 being should forgive one another/not revenge.
They should be generous.
They should do unto others what they expect done to them.
(5 x 1 = 5marks)
Jesus got into a boat with his disciples.
He told them that they should go to the other side of the lake so they sent off.
As they sailed Jesus fell asleep.
A storm of wind came down of the lake.
The boat was filled with water/they were in danger.
The disciples went and woke Jesus saying “master we are perishing”
Jesus got up, rebuked the wind/the raging water/waves
The storm subsided/ceased/there was calm
Jesus asked the disciples where their faith was
The disciples were afraid/they marveled.
The disciples wondered who Jesus was even the wind and water could obey him.
(10 marks)
Service/ Obedience
Faith/trust/ Humility
Cooperation/ Thankfulness
Carefulness/Responsibility
Kindness/generosity/sharing
Concern/compassion/mercy
Respect
2011 Q 2 (PP2)
Human beings should love one another/their enemies
They should practice sharing/help others
They should be merciful/ to each other
They should not judge/condemn others
They should forgive one another /not to revenge
Pray for those who wrong them
They should not discriminate against one another
They should do good to those who hate them
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Jesus had been 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 Jesus 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 the 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 the
two debtors.
Jesus asked Simon who of the debtors would love the credit more
He told Simon that the woman had shown much love because her many sins had
been forgiven
Jesus then told the woman that her sins had been forgiven,.
The other guests began to question who Jesus was to have the power to forgive sin.
Jesus told the woman that her faith had saved her
He told her to go in peace
b)Lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairus daughter
Jesus has power over death / source of life
Jesus requires people to have faith in Him
Jesus is approachable
Jesus is always ready to assist / concerned about peoples needs
Jesus is sociable /available/ mixes with people
Jesus is the source of hope / healer
He brings joy to people
He is humble
Jesus is a teacher
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Church members visit/ encourage the sick
The church has rehabilitation centres where they care for the sick
Any 7 x 1 = 7 marks
2018 Q2
2a)The teachings of Jesus on the qualities of a true discipline (Luke 6:20-49)
i. Perseverance in the face of persecution – at rue disciple should endure suffering
ii. Unwavering faith in Jesus – a true disciple should have absolute faith in God
iii. Love for enemies- a true dispel should love even their enemies /pray for them
iv. Obedience /implementers of the teachings of Jesus a true disciple should accept the
lordship of Christ /implement his teaching.
v. Forgiving others. A true disciple should forgive others / not revenge
vi. Generosity / kindness – a true disciple should share with other / be generous
vii. Not to judge others – a true disciple should exercise self criticism before judging others
viii. Show compassion /mercy to others – a true disciple should be merciful just like God.
8 x 1 = 8 marks
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JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
MARKING SCHEME
1996 Q 5
Jesus has power to forgive sins
God forgives people’s sins on condition that they also forgive others
We should ask God to forgive our sin/ should repent
We should ask God to protect us against sin.
Nothing is covered that shall not be revealed sins will be exposed
Sin comes from the heart
Sin is not only the act but evil thoughts also
We should forgive each other our sins
Those who cause/ lead others to sin will be severely punished
Forgiveness of sin should be limitless
Sins that are forgiven on earth are also forgiven in heaven
Sin leads to death ( Luke 13: 1-5) sin leads to punishment/ loss of God kingdom
/ separation from God
All other sins are forgivable by God except the sin of blasphemy
Sin should be condemned / rebuked
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There will be judgment in the Kingdom of God/ God will separate the righteous and
the sinners/ The righteous will be rewarded and sinners will be punished . (Wheat
and the Tares).
The Kingdom of God is for the righteous ones.
The Kingdom of God is precious / valuable (it was worthy forfeiting all else for the
sake of the Kingdom ). (e.g Treasure/the pearl)
God searches lost individuals and bring them back/ restore them to the Kingdom.
There is rejoicing in the kingdom when one lost individual is retrieved /brought
back.
Note: Candidates do not have to quote the parable.
1997 Q 3b (PP2)
They left their jobs/occupations/families and followed Jesus.
Listened to /accepted his teachings/obeyed him.
Invited him to their homes (Mary and Martha/Peter/Levi)
They joined him in prayer
Anointed him as a mark of great honour (Mary Magdalene/the sinful woman.
Gave him physical protection (e.g. Peter).
Served Jesus.
Accompanied/followed him from place/kept him company.
Helped him to spread/teach/proclaim/preach the good news (e.g Mission of the
12/72/70)
Showed concern/love for his well-being /cared for him.
Advised him/sought advice from him.
Glorified /praised him
Put their faith/trust in him were steadfast.
Addressed him as Rabbi/ master/Teacher/ respected him
Paid tax for him
Peter was prepared to die with Jesus/followed him to the home of the High Priest
during the trial.
Peter cried when he remembered he had denied Jesus.
Were present at the cross of Jesus/weeping.
Removed his body from the cross/wrapped it/ buried it/were sad when he died.
Took care of his mother.
Were happy/ excited when Jesus resurrected.
Accompanied him to the mount of ascension.
Waited on his promise of the Holy spirit in Jerusalem.
Spread the Good News of Jesus Christ after his ascension. 8x1=8marks
1998 Q 5
Jesus came to save all from their infirmities/ ailments/sicknesses
He was the son of God
Healed people who had faith in Him
He healed through command
Christians should be grateful to God for the blessings he bestows upon them
Christian should forgive one another
Christian should go out and seek for sinners. 5x1=5marks
1999 Q 9
Take up the cross and follow Jesus. /Be ready to suffer.
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Be ready to die for the sake of the kingdom
Should not be ashamed of Jesus.
Follow him without expecting material gains.
Let the dead bury their dead/be ready to proclaim the kingdom.
Should not look back/nobody who takes the plough and looks back is fit for the
kingdom.
Separate yourself from even family members/be fully committed.
1999 Q 1b (PP2)
They accepted Jesus as their teacher/Rabbi/ Messiah/son of God /Christ
They accompanied Jesus /Went with Him from place of place/Left everything and
followed Him
They accepted (The mission of the twelve/ seventy two/miracles of the disciples.
They accepted miracles of Jesus.
They accepted miracles of Jesus.
Peter walked on water
Invited Jesus to their home (peter/Levi)
Two of his disciples accepted/believe in Jesus’ teachings
Two of his disciples brought a donkey for His triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Peter confessed that Jesus/Peter struck off the ear of one of soldiers/Peter struck off
the ear of one of soldiers/Peter was ready to die.
The disciples were ready to defend Jesus/ Peter struck off the ear of one of
soldiers/Peter was ready to die.
The disciples accepted/believe in Jesus teachings
John took care of Jesus’ mother after His death
They were happy/believed when He resurrected
They waited in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus..
2000 Q 8
Christian should be ready to forgive one another
Should repent ones sins
Sin do separate us from God the source of true happiness
There is rejoice in heaven/angels rejoice over repentant sinners
Should not feel self-righteous
Christians should accept/welcome repentant sinners
Sin makes us loose human dignity
Christians should not place their trust in materials wealth
2001 Q 4c (PP2)
Preaching the Good News
Baptizing the converts
Healing the sick/casting out demons
Evangelizing/spreading the kingdom of God/witnessing
Performing miracles e.g. raising of the dead
Counseling/teaching the converts
Laying of hand to impart power/praying (5 marks)
2002 Q 6
Sinners belong to the devil
The righteous belong to God
both will face judgment on the last day
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There is punishment for sinners
The righteous will be rewarded
Sinners should be given time to repent
Satan is an enemy of God/ his people
Angles are actively involved in God’s work
Good and evil coexists in the world
Christians should strive to overcome evil
Christians should not judge others ( discriminations) (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2004 Q 7
It is hidden/ secret/ discovered
It is precious/ valuable
It is worth a sacrificing for/ self denial
It should be a priority/ given preference over everything else
It brings joy when found/ happiness
It is worth search for
2004 2b (PP2)
God is powerful
God is moral / righteous/ good
God punishes evil/ sin
God is holy
God is defender of the defenseless
God protects/ saves his people
God provides for his people
God is faithful
God answers prayers
God is kind merciful/ forgiving
God is loving/ caring
2005 Q7
It grows/ keeps on expanding
It is hidden/ mysterious/ secret
It is powerful
It is universal
2005 Q 3c (PP2)
There is selfishness/ individuals in modern society
The high costly of living has led to economic constraints
Some only share with members of their tribe/ race/ clan/ family
Denominational differences hinder the spirit of sharing
It can encourage dependence/ laziness
It is difficult to identify those who may genuinely require help/ assistance
Those receiving help may be suspicious
Those receiving the assistance may not show appreciation
They have not understood the biblical concept of sharing (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
2005 4a (PP2)
Prayer should be addressed to God the father
One should go to a secret place/ quiet place
A Christian should be specific/ precise when praying
One should have faith/ pray expectantly
On should be persistent in prayer
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One should praise/ adore God when praying
One should confess his / her sins
One should forgive others while praying
One should ask for his/ her need
One should be humble when praying
One should pray for God’s will to be done (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
2006 3a (PP2)
To encourage sinners to accept the word of God
To show consequences of loose living
To encourage people to realize their sinfulness / be willing to repent/ reconcile
To teach about God’s love for all people/ kingdom of God is for all people
To show God’s unconditional forgiveness
To warn against judging others/ condemning them
To teach his audience the need to rejoice for/ welcome repentant sinners
He wanted to encourage families to live in harmony / unity (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
2009 Q 3 a, b (PP2)
Saving a life can be done on a Sabbath day.
Its well to respond to an emergency even on the Sabbath.
Human life is important than the animal which the Pharisees accept to rescue on the
Sabbath day.
It is good for to humble him/ sit in lowly place when invited.
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled those who humble themselves will be
exalted.
It is blessed to invite the poor/ maimed/ lame/ blind to the feast instead of ones
relatives/ friends who can invite you in return.
Those who do good for the less fortunate will be prepared during the resurrection of
the just. (5 marks)
b)
He wanted to explain that invitation to God’s Kingdom is open to many people
He wanted to show that the Jews were given the first chance to be part of God’s
Kingdom, but they rejected
He wanted to show that people reject God’s call due to material possession/family
commitment which can be a stumbling block to ones spiritual life
He wanted to show that gentiles/outcast are called to God’s Kingdom to replace the
non responding Jews
He needed to explain that the God’s invitation/call are extended to many
people/God offers universal salvation
In order to show that it is important for all people to honours God’s call will not
receive blessing of God’s Kingdom/will not enter the kingdom of God
So as to explain that those who refuse /do not accept God’s call will not receive
blessing of God’s Kingdom/will not enter the Kingdom of God.
He wanted to challenge the Jews/Pharisees who counted themselves as righteous yet
they failed to respond to God’s call. (4 x 2 = 8 marks)
2011 Q 3 (PP2)
The disciples were to pray for more labourers to be sent for the harvest
The disciples were not to carry any pulse / bag/ sandals
They were not to salute anyone on the road
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They were to say peace to any house they entered.
They were to remain in the same house/ NOT to go from house to house
They were to eat / drink whatever was provided
They were to heal the sick
They were to tell the people that the kingdom of God has come near
They were to wipe off the dust on their feet against the people if not received.
(b)
Two men went into the temple to pray, a Pharisee and a tax collector
The Pharisee praised himself in prayer.
He said he was holy/ better than others/ tax collector
The tax collector also prayed but could not lift his eyes to heaven
The tax collector beat his breast saying he is a sinner/ asked for God’s mercy
It was the prayer of the tax collector that was accepted / the tax collector was
justified.
Jesus concluded by saying that whoever exalts himself will be humbled / who ever
humbles himself will be exalted
(c)
To show their dependence on God/ faith in God
To express the power/ greatness of God/ adore/ honour God
They pray to ask for their needs/ seek for forgiveness
To thank God for his faithfulness/ goodness/ blessings
Prayer helps to relieve fears/ anxiety/ worries
It is an instrument through which the work of Satan is destroyed
To communicate with God/ have fellowship with God
To follow the example of Jesus
It is a command for God/ a sign of obedience.
To intercede for others
2012 Q3c
(c) Lessons Christians learn from the parable of. the ten pounds:
Christians should use the abilities that God has given them for the benefit
of others
Christians will be rewarded according to their performances.
Christians have been given different gifts/abilities by God.
Christians will give an account of how they used their abilities.
Christians need to be obedient/honest.
God expects Christians to use opportunities provided for His glory.
Christians will lose their abilities if not put to use/punished.
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2014 Q2b,c
b) The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (Luke 4:1-13)
After temptation Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness.
Jesus ate nothing for forty days/was hungry
The devil told Jesus to command a stone to turn into bread if he is the son of God
Jesus responded that human beings do not live on bread alone
Then the devil led Jesus to a high place/showed him all the kingdoms of the world.
The devil told Jesus that he would give him all worldly authority/glory if he
worshiped him.
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Jesus responded by saying that only the Lord God should be worshipped/served.
The devil took Jesus to the highest point of the temple in Jerusalem
The devil told Jesus to throw himself down from there
Jesus responded by saying that God should not be tempted /put to test
Christian should know that their faith can be tested temptation are a must
Christian should know the word of God use it to fight the doubts brought by the devil
Christian need the guidance of the Holy Spirit to overcome temptations in their lives.
Christians should put God first/worship the Lord only
They should stand firm/ not give into temptations/be ready to overcome
Overcoming temptation strengthens one’s faith in God
Christians should not use their God given power for their own material gain
Christians should not put god to test/should lead a responsible life
Christians should be contented with what they have
(7x1=7marks)
2018 Q2
b)The incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman (Luke 7: 36-50)
i. Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus to his house to eat with him
ii. A woman who was known to be a sinner came to Jesus with an alabaster flask of ointment
iii. She started weeping /wiped the feet of Jesus with her hair /kissed / anointed the feet of
Jesus
iv. Simon wondered how Jesus could allow such a sinner to touch Him
v. Jesus knew Simons thoughts / decide dot tell him the parable of the two debtors who owed
their master different amountsof money and the master forgave them.
vi. Jesus asked Simon who among the two debtors was more grateful
vii. Simon answered that the debtor who had more was more grateful 7 marks
viii. Jesus told Simon that the sinful woman had shown a lot of love because her many sins had
been forgiven
ix. Jesus told the woman to go in peace for her faith had saved her
c)Lessons Christians learn from the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman
i. Christian should confess /repent their sins
ii. The kingdom of God is open to all/ universal
iii. Christians should have faith in God
iv. Christians should be merciful /s how compassion to those who are lost in sin
v. Christians should not judge others
vi. Christians should be grateful /thankful for the free fifth salvation / forgiveness of sins
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vii. Christians should be humble.
2001 Q 4a (PP2)
They considered themselves self-righteous
They despised others/looked down upon others
They lacked humility/exalted themselves
They knew the commandments but did not apply them appropriately (observed
them for their own gain/they were shy)
They followed Jesus with an intention of finding faults/trapping him
They followed rules made by human beings/traditions of elders opposed to God’s
rule.
They emphasized the outward cleanliness as opposed to purity of heart
They altered the Law of Moses to suit their selfish motives
They were a bad influence to the people /misled others
Their effect on the people was hidden yet wide spread (like yeast in the dough
(5 marks)
2014 Q3a
a) The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40)
1. When Jesus came to Mt.Olives, he sent two of his disciples/he gave instructions about a
colt which they were to bring to Him
2. The disciples found the colt /untied it
3. The owner of the colt sought to know where it was being taken
4. The disciples told them that the Lord needed it
5. The disciples brought the colt to Jesus /put their garments on its back /set Jesus on it.
6. As Jesus went along on the colt, people spread their garments on the road where he
passed
7. The whole crowd of disciples praised/glorified God joyfully in loud voices for all the
mighty works they had seen
8. Jesus answered them that if the disciples kept quiet, the stones would cry out
(6x1=6marks)
2018 Q3
3a)The teaching of Jesus on the proper use of wealth. Luke 16-1-31
i. Jesus taught that wealth should be used to alleviate the suffering of others / help the
needy
ii. Wealth should be used to spread the good news
iii. Wealth should be used to serve others / glorify God.
iv. Wealth should not be used to buy unnecessary materials for luxuries when others are
suffering
v. Proper use of wealth enables one to be rewarded in heaven
vi. Wealth should not be used to oppress / humiliate the poor
vii. Too much trust in wealth can prevent someone from having external life /entering the
kingdom of God
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viii. Wealth is a gift /blessing from God /Christians are custodians of wealth
ix. Wealth is temporary / not permanent
7 x 1 = 7 marks
3b)Signs of the end times as taught by Jesus according t Luke (21: 5-38)
i. Strange things will happen to the celestial bodies s/sun /moon/star/cosmic signs
ii. People will come claiming to be the Messiah
iii. There will be wars between nations
iv. Natural calamities like earthquakes /roaring of the seas will occur
v. The followers of Christ will be hated prosecute
vi. There will be famine / pestilence
c)Ways in Christians are preparing themselves for the second coming of Jesus Christ
i. Christians pray / fast in readiness for the second coming of Jesus
ii. By accepting /confessing Jesus as their personal savior
iii. Living holy lives / pursuing righteousness
iv. Through preaching the gospel to others / winning souls for Christ
v. Reading /practicing the word of God
vi. By fellowshipping /encouraging one another
vii. By helping the poor / needy
viii. Christians confess repent their sins
ix. Christians practice the Holy Union breaking the bread
7 x 1= 7 marks
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JESUS’ PASSION, DEATH AND RESSURECTION
MARKING SCHEME
1997 Q 7
The Lord’s Supper was inaugurated by Jesus
It is celebrated Jesus death and resurrection/ memorial of crucified and
risen Christ ( Anamnesis).
The Lord’s supper is a gift from the lord
It is a sacrifice of praise and thanks giving
It is the Church’s effective proclamation of God’s mighty acts and promises
It is a sign of the unity of the church/ believers
It is the new Paschal meal of the church/ the meal of the new covenant which
Christ gave to his disciple
It is a sacramental meal which by visible signs communities God’s love in Jesus
Christ / sacrament of Christ real presence
The bread is a symbol of the body of Christ which was crucified
The wine/ cup is a symbol of his blood which was shed/ blood of the new covenant.
It is a foretaste of Christ poising and of the final kingdom/ symbolic of the heavenly
banquets
It is central to Christian worship/ Eucharistic. (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
1998 Q 8
There was darkness from twelve non to three o’clock
the curtain of the temple was torn into two
Jesus cried out with a loud voice ‘father into Thy hands I commit my spirit’
Jesus’ body was laid by Joseph of Arimathea in a new tomb
The army officer who was present was a good man/ innocent/ son of god
Those who had followed Jesus went away in great sorrow
There was an earthquake / rocks split/ tombs opened /the dead resurrected
Jesus’ body was removed from the cross
One of the soldier s divided Jesus garments and casted lost on his tunic
The soldiers divided Jesus garment sand casted lot on his tunic
Jesus handed over his mother to the beloved disciple, who took her to his home.
5 marks
2002 Q 8
It is the basis of their faith/ confirms Christians faith/ foundation
It gives them hope for eternal life/ confirms there is life after death
Through it, death has been conquered/ overcome
Confirms Jesus as the son of God/ messiah/ savior
It gives Christians courage to face suffering/ death/ persecution
Led to the coming of the holy Spirit
It is the basis of Christian teaching
It is a fulfillment of Jesus promises to his disciples prophecies
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Confirms that Jesus is alive
Confirms that Christians will resurrect in a new body form
Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead
(5 x 1 = 5 marks)
2003 Q 3b,c
He appeared to the disciples in a room when Thomas was not there
Jesus appeared to the woman in the garden (Magdalene, Joarna, Mary the mother
of Jesus and other women in John 20:1
He appeared to Simon Peter and other disciple when they were fishing at the sea
of Tuberous ( John 21: 1-4)
He appeared to Peter (Lk 24: 34)
He revealed himself to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus ( Lk 24: 13- 24)
He appeared to the eleven disciples when Thomas was with them
He revealed himself to the two disciples when Thomas was with them
He revealed himself to Thomas by allowing him to feel the scars in Jesus hands
He appeared to Mary Magdalene
He shared a meal with the disciples after his resurrection
He told them that they would meet a man in the city carrying a jar of water
Jesus told them that they should follow the man into the house he would enter
Once in the house, the disciples were to ask the owner/ householder to show them
the guest room
Jesus told the disciples that the householder/ owner would show them a large
furnished upper room
He instructed the disciples to prepare the room
The disciples to prepare the meal
Jesus together with his disciples sat down in the prepared room (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
(c)
Greed for money/ material possession
It was God’s will for the fulfillment of the scriptures to be realized
Judas was unable to overcome/ conquer the power of evil/ he was tempted by
Satan (Diabalos)
He was looking for fame/ recognition
He was unhappy with Jesus activities
He was an informer of the Jewish religious leaders
He was expecting a political messiah yet Jesus was a spiritual Messiah
(8 marks)
2007 Q 3 (PP2)
Jesus told the disciples to pray
Jesus moved a distance away from the disciples
Jesus knelt down and prayed
An angel from heave strengthened him
The disciples fell asleep
Jesus awoke the disciples
There came a crowd led by Judas one of his twelve disciples
Judas wanted to kiss Jesus
One of the disciples struck off a slave’s ear
Jesus healed the man’s ear
Jesus asked the religious leaders why they had come to arrest him as if he
was a criminal (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
2008 Q 3 (PP2)
Jesus sat with his disciples at one table.
He told them that he had desired to have the meal with them.
He took the cup, gave thanks and asked the disciples to share.
He also took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave to them.
He explained to them the meaning of the bread and wine/the bread was his body/the
wine was his blood that would seal the new covenant.
He commanded the disciples to hold the ritual in memory of him.
He informed them that he would be betrayed by one of them.
He taught the disciples qualities of good leadership/humility/service to others.
He told Simon that he would be tested by Satan/He told him that he had already
prayed for him.
He asked Simon/Peter to strengthen others in their faith.
Jesus told Peter that he would deny him three times before the cock crowed.
He commanded the disciples to acquire swords/have their own provisions/ personal
belongings. (7x1=7marks)
The message was first taken to them by women who were regarded as lowly in
society. Hence it seemed an idle talk.
They had witnessed the helplessness of Jesus at the time of crucifixion, hence had
lost hope in him.
They had witnessed the burial/could not imagine how the stone could be rolled
away from the tomb.
They felt ashamed for having denied/betrayed him, hence wished that it was not
true.
They had not understood the teaching of Jesus which indicated that he would
resurrect on the third day.
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It was a new experience they had never seen/heard of people coming to life after
death on their own.
They lacked faith in the teachings of Christ.
They expected a political messiah who was to die in dignity/would not resurrect.
(8 marks)
2009 Q 3c (PP2)
Through it, they remember the death of Jesus as a sacrifice for the forgives of sin.
The ceremony is a form of thanking for God’s love/redemption plan
It is time that Christians reaffirm/renew their faith in God/bind themselves in the
covenant
It gives Christians an opportunity to repent/ask for forgiveness of sin
It unites the believers/they fellowship/share with one another
The partakers experience the presence of God through the sharing of the bread and
wine which represent his body and blood respectively.
It is a sign of obedience to Christ who commanded the disciples to do it in his
memory
Through the Christians participate the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ.
It is a foretaste of the heavily banquet/heavenly feast which Jesus promised his
disciples (7 x 1 = 7 marks)
2009 Q 4a (PP2)
The Holy Spirit would comfort the disciples
He was to council the disciples
He would guide the disciples on what is right /God’s righteousness
He was to convict people of their sins
He was to remind the disciples on what Jesus had taught them
He would teach people the ways /truths of Kingdom of God
He was to reveal the future/enable the disciples to prophets/God’s will
He would glorify Jesus through the work of the disciples
He would enable the disciples to witness Christ throughout the world
He would replace the physical presence of Jesus/stay with the disciples forever
He would empower the disciples to be able to speak with
courage/confidence/authority. (7 x 1 = 7marks)
2014 Q3b, c
Jesus was taken to the house of the high priest
Peter denied Jesus three times
Jesus was mocked/ beaten /blindfolded
Jesus was taken to the Sanhendrin /they made religious accusations against him
Jesus was taken to Pilate/they made political accusations against him
He was sent to Herod who questioned Jesus/ridiculed/dressed him in a royal robe
Pilate said that he had not found Jesus guilty
Pilate chose to have Jesus flogged/chastised
The crowd shouted that Jesus should be crucified/demanded release of Barabas
Pilate surrendered Jesus to be crucified
(7x1=7marks)
c)State seven lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus
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 at all times
Christians should sacrifice for the service of others
They should be prayerful/pray for others
Christians should witness /surrender to the Lordship of Christ
Christians should be courageous /brave
(7x1=7marks)
2015Q3 P2
a)Events that took place between the death and the burial of Jesus (Luke 23: 44-56)
The sun stopped shining / there was darkness over the land
The curtain of the temple was torn into two
Jesus committed his spirit into his father’s hand / breathed his last breath
The centurion who witnessed the death of Jesus praised God/confessed that Jesus was
an innocent man
The multitude who witnessed the death beat their breasts as they went away
The women from Galilee to do at a distance /watched in silence
Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus
He took down the body from the cross/wrapped it in linen cloth / laid it in a tomb
The women from Galilee followed Joseph / saw the tomb / how the body was laid
Any 7 x 1= 7 marks
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b) How Jesus revealed himself to the two men going to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13-31)
He broke the bread /served them and their eyes were opened / they recognized him
Any 6 x 1 = 6 marks
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