KNEC KCSE Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Question Paper / 2015 KCSE Meru South Form 4 Joint Examination

a) Explain the role of John the Baptist in preparing the way for the Messiah (8 marks)
 He baptized people in River Jordan.
 He advised people to live Holy lives by doing what was right.
 He preached repentance of sin.
 He baptized those who repented.
 He encouraged the rich to share with the poor/preached on social justice.
 He introduced Jesus to his disciples.
 H advised people to lead honest lives e.g. the tax collectors were not to collect what was illegal.
 He baptized Jesus in River Jordan.
 He foretold that the coming Messiah was greater than him.
 He introduced Jesus to the people as the Messiah John 1:29
 He warned the people the people of God’s judgement to be effected by the Messiah. Any 4 x 2 = 8 mks
b) State what Jesus taught about John the Baptist in Lk 7:22-35 (7 marks)
 John the Baptist was a prophet.
 John’s mission had been prophesied in the scriptures.
 He was to prepare the way for the Messiah.
 He lived in the wilderness.
 He did not take wine/He was a Nazatite
 John led a simple life.
 He was the greatest of the Old Testament prophets.
 John the Baptist was rejected/people referred to him as demon possessed.
 He fasted.
 He was referred to as Elijah.
 He who is least in the kingdom if greater than John. Any 7 points x 1 = 7 mks
c) Give five lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents in the temple at the age of twelve. (5 marks)
 Children 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 and be concerned with their children.
 Families should live in unity.
 God’s work takes priority over the family.
 Parents should recognize their children’s ability.
 There should be open communication among family members. 6 x 1 = 6kms

a) Describe the story of the raising of Jairus’ daughter LK 8:40-56. (7 marks)
 Jesus was requested by Jairus who was leader of a synagogue to go and heal his daughter who was very sick.
 Jesus accepted Jairus’ humble request.
 But a word came that the girl was dead and therefore not need to bother Jesus.
 Jesus asked Jairus to have faith and told mourners not t wail because the girl was just asleep.
 Jesus together with Peter, John and the James and the parents of the dead girl entered the house.
 Jesus held the girl’s hand and commanded her to rise up to which she responded.
 Jesus requested that she be given something to eat.
 The miracle was to remain a secret. 7 x 1 = 7 mks
b) Give seven reasons why Jesus used parables in his teaching. (7 marks).
 To attract his listeners because the stories were enjoyable.
 It was a common training method at that time.
 To make his listeners think for themselves and make individual moral judgement.
 Jesus was a gifted teacher.
 To make it easy for the people to understand the complicated theme of unseen kingdom.
 To isolate serious and keen listeners from the rest of the group.
 He wanted to keep secret his identity until he finalized his mission.
 To fulfill the Old Testament prophecies.
 To avoid direct confrontations with the Pharisees. 7 x 1 = 7 mks

c) State six ways in which church leaders can respond to those to those who oppose them in their work.
(6 marks)
 Find out the causes of the opposition.
 Church leaders should pray for and with those who oppose the.
 Explain to them the Gospel truth in a humble manner/guide and counsel them.
 Seek reconciliation through a third party.
 Involve people in decision making activities of the church.
 Recognize their efforts in supporting the church matters.
 Visiting and fellowshipping with them.
 Assisting them when in problems financially/materially.
 Send them messages of encouragement.
 Change your approach to issues/reform where necessary. 6 x 1 = 6 mks

a) In reference to the parable of the good Samaritan, explain four teachings of Jesus about a committed follower.
(8 marks)
 One who understands the law and obeys it.
 One who understand that a neighbour is anybody who requires help regardless of their social status.
 One who uses their resources selflessly to help the needy.
 One who is not restricted by cultural and religious practices in responding to a needy situation.
 One who is compassionate, kind and generous. 4 x 2 = 8 mks
b) Identify the signs of the end of time as taught by Jesus to His disciples. (6 marks)
 People would come claiming to be Jesus, the Messiah, the son of God.
 Wars would rise between nations.
 Natural calamities like earthquake, famine and plagues would occur.
 Strange and terrifying celestial beings would come from the sky.
 There would be persecution of the disciples of Jesus.
 The disciples would be betrayed to authorities by close relatives and even put to death.
 The disciples would be hated on Jesus’ account.
 Destruction of the temple of Jerusalem.
 The eclipse of the sun and moon.
 Strong waves disrupting the sea.
 Fainting of people from shock as they observe the terrible signs. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
c) What lessons do Christian learn from Jesus response to the Sadducees question on resurrection Lk 20:27-40.
(8 marks)
 There is no marriage in life after death.
 Resurrection is an assurance that there is life after death.
 The resurrection life is different from earthly.
 The righteous will resurrect are like angels and their bodies will be transformed into spiritual bodies.
 Those who will resurrect will become children of God. ny 5 x 1 = 5 mks
4. a) Explain the unity of believers as expressed by the image of the bride. (8 marks)
 In the New Testament the Christians are referred to as a bride married to Christ.
 The bride groom represents Jesus.
 The bride represents Jesus.
 The bride represents the church.
 The Christians/church are to be committed to Christ, just as the bride is to the bridegroom.
 The church is loved by Christ just as the bridegroom loves the bride.
 The bride must preserve her purity as a way of waiting for the bridegroom.
 Christians are to remain pure and holy through love and faith in Jesus Christ just as the bride keeps her purity for
her husband.
 Committed Christians will be taken to a new home/heaven, just as the bride is taken home by the husband.
Any 4 x 2 = 8 mks
b) Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit as taught by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. (6 marks)
 Love
 Joy
 Peace
 Kindness
 Goodness
 Self control
 Gentleness
 Patience

 Faithfulness Any 6 x 1 = 6 mks

c) State six ways in which Christians are able to discern those who posses the gift of the Holy Spirit.
 By listening to their confession. They should confess Jesus as Lord.
 By analysing the kind of teachings they profess which should be about Jesus Christ/Christian doctrine.
 By examining their lives so as to know whether they posses/show fruit of the Holy Spirit.
 By observing their behaviour. The behaviour should not contradict the teaching of Jesus Christ,.
 When Christians notice the victorious life of such people over temptations/
 If such person do not use the gifts of the Holy Spirit for selfish gains.
 When such believes give glory to God/Jesus after serving/performing miracles. 6 x 1= 6 mks

a) Outline the Traditional African attitude work. (7 marks)
 Work was highly valued and the dignity of work was taught early in life.
 Everybody is expected to work.
 Work was divided according to age, gender and social status.
 Manual work is highly valued and encouraged.
 Idleness and laziness are highly condemned.
 Work is done to meet social, economic, religious and political needs.
 Work was a communal activity.
 Work and leisure were integrated e.g. people can work and sing.
 Work is ordained by God.
 Work promoted solidarity in the community.
 Work involved prayer, offerings and sacrifices to God and ancestors. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
b) State the importance of leisure in the life of a Christian youth today. (7 marks)
 It gives one time to visit the sick/needy.
 For dedicating oneself to God/worship.
 Provides an opportunity for fellowship with others.
 It allows one to develop the different talents given by God.
 It gives an opportunity to meet new friends.
 One is able to read the word of God.
 Provides an opportunity for one to preach/evangelise.
 Provided time to rest and regain lost energy.
 Provides an opportunity to guide and council others.
 Provides one with an opportunity to care for the environment. Any 7 x 1 = 7 mks
c) State six ways in which the church can promote self employment in Kenya today. (6 marks)
 The church is setting up technical institutions for training.
 It sponsors people to enable them acquire skills necessary for employment.
 Establishment of institutions which provides employment opportunities e.g schools, hospitals.
 Provide funds for starting income generating projects
 Providing guidance and counseling on dignity of work.
 Enhancing a sense of responsibility in work
 Assisting in distribution and marketing of finished products.
 Establishing communal self-help projects
 Assisting them to acquire premises for their business.

a) Explain four reasons why the church is opposed to genetic engineering. (8 marks)
 It denies God the sole duty of creating humankind in his own image.
 It dehumanizes the whole purpose of human reproduction
 Cloning may lead to undesirable characteristics to be inherited.
 It weakens the immune system of the organism making it susceptible to disease.
 Human beings may be denied their rights to reproduce children through the normal sexual relationship.
 All human beings are made in God’s image and therefore there is no lesser being.

b) State six ways modern Science and technology undermine Christian teaching on respect for human life.
(6 marks)
 People are able to carry out an abortion which leads to death of unborn child/risks mothers life/Ethanasia.
 Cloning test tube babies undermine human sexuality.
 Machines and fertilisers pollute the environment thus endangering human life.
 Information derived from pornographic literature, video, films, cyber cafes, tapes, radio pollutes the mind.
 Vasectomy/tubal ligation undermine God’s purpose for protection.
 Weapons of mass destruction lead to loss of life.
 Human beings have rendered jobless due to modern science and technology.
 Accidents caused by machines leads to loose of lives.

 Deforestation due to paper industries leads to soil erosion/lowers productivity.
 Organ transplant /plastic surgery undermines God’s creation.

c) Identify ways in which a Christian can show respect for human life today. (6 marks)
 By conserving the environment eg planting trees/grass/flowers.
 Avoiding pollution of water air and land through proper waste disposal.
 Caring for the less fortune members of the society/helping the needy.
 Condemning abortion/murder/suicide
 Discouraging capital punishment/mob justice
 Sharing natural resources with those who are unfortunate.
 Providing guidance and counseling or the value of life.
 Supporting medical services to improve health.
 Encourage disarmament e.g. of Nuclear bombs.