Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markMicah 5:2 foretold that a ruler over Israel would come from a small town among the clans of Judah. This prophecy was fulfilled when
A. Jesus was presented in the Temple at Jerusalem
B. Jesus was baptised by John in the River Jordan
C. Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem
D. Jesus was brought up in the town of Nazareth
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5 marks(a) Outline three teachings of John the Baptist in Luke 3:1-18. (3 marks)
(b) State two ways in which these teachings are relevant to Christians in Kenya today. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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(a) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - People should repent and be baptised for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3). - They should produce fruit in keeping with repentance (show repentance by their actions). - They should not rely on being descendants of Abraham for salvation. - God's judgement is near: every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. - Anyone with two shirts/tunics should share with one who has none, and anyone with food should do the same. - Tax collectors should collect no more than they are required to. - Soldiers should not extort money, should not accuse people falsely and should be content with their pay. - The Messiah, who is more powerful than John, was coming, and John was not worthy to untie his sandals. - The Messiah would baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire, gathering the wheat and burning the chaff. (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Christians should repent of their sins and live changed lives. - They should share their resources with the needy. - Public officers, such as revenue officers, should be honest and avoid corruption. - Police and other security officers should not demand bribes or accuse people falsely. - Workers should be content with their wages instead of using dishonest means to get more. - Christians should be humble, as John was before the Messiah. - They should prepare for God's judgement by living righteously. - They should have courage to condemn evil, even among leaders (as John rebuked Herod, Luke 3:19-20).
Question 3
1 markDuring the temptations in the wilderness, Jesus answered the devil, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test' (Luke 4:12). He gave this answer when the devil asked him to
A. command a stone to become a loaf of bread
B. call down fire on the villages that rejected him
C. worship him in return for all the world's kingdoms
D. throw himself down from the top of the Temple
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5 marksDescribe the annunciation of the birth of Jesus to Mary as recorded in Luke 1:26-38. (5 marks)
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6 marks(a) Identify two temptations that young people in Kenya face today. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two virtues that Jesus showed during his temptations in Luke 4:1-13 which can help a young person overcome such temptations. (4 marks)
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1 markAccording to Luke 1:5-25, Zechariah was unable to speak until his son was born because
A. he did not believe the message brought by the angel Gabriel
B. he insisted on naming his son after himself against God's will
C. he burned incense in the Temple when it was not his turn
D. he told the people outside what he had seen in the Temple
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5 marks(a) State three things that happened when Jesus was baptised (Luke 3:21-22). (3 marks)
(b) Explain one way in which the baptism of Jesus is significant to Christians today. (2 marks)
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4 marksOutline how Jesus Christ fulfilled each of the following Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
(a) Isaiah 7:14 (1 mark)
(b) 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 16 (1 mark)
(c) Isaiah 53 (1 mark)
(d) State one reason why the Gospel writers showed that Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. (1 mark) (4 marks)
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4 marksOutline four ways in which John the Baptist is a link between the Old Testament and the New Testament. (4 marks)
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5 marks(a) Outline what happened when Jesus went to Jerusalem with his parents at the age of twelve (Luke 2:41-52). (3 marks)
(b) State two lessons Christian youth can learn from this event. (2 marks)
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(a) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - His parents went to Jerusalem every year for the Feast of the Passover, and when he was twelve they went up as usual. - After the feast, as his parents returned home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without their knowledge. - Thinking he was among the travelling company, they went a day's journey and then looked for him among relatives and friends. - When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. - After three days they found him in the Temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking them questions. - Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. - Mary told him that she and his father had been anxiously searching for him. - Jesus asked why they were searching, saying he had to be in his Father's house; they did not understand. - He went back to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them, and Mary treasured all these things in her heart. - Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and people. (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Young people should obey and respect their parents. - They should take part in worship and religious festivals. - They should seek knowledge of God's word and ask questions to understand it. - They should give priority to the things of God. - They should grow in all areas of life: spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. - Parents should take responsibility for the care and spiritual upbringing of their children.
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