The Holy Bible

10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Holy Bible, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   5 marks

   Draw a table with five columns headed with the five categories of Old Testament books. Place each of the following books in its correct category: Ruth, Hosea, Leviticus, Ecclesiastes, Daniel, Nehemiah, Job, Malachi, Numbers, Lamentations. (5 marks)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Explain four reasons why Christians believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. (4 marks)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which statement best explains what Christians mean when they say that the Bible is 'inspired'?

   A. God wrote every book directly without human writers

   B. Church leaders voted to create the books together

   C. Human writers recorded only their own private ideas

   D. God guided human writers to record His message

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which practice best shows that a Grade 10 learner values the Bible as the inspired word of God?

   A. Carrying it to church but rarely reading it at home

   B. Reading only verses that support personal opinions

   C. Memorising verses only to win Bible quiz prizes

   D. Reading it regularly and applying its teachings

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain four ways in which the Bible is used in Kenya today. (4 marks)

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Distinguish three literary forms used in writing the Bible, naming one book of the Bible in which each form is found. (6 marks)

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   Any three forms, 1 mark for a correct description and 1 mark for a correct book (3 × 2 = 6 marks): - Narrative/history: accounts of events and people in the story of God's people, e.g. Genesis, Joshua, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Acts. - Law: commandments and rules for worship and daily life given by God, e.g. Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy. - Poetry/songs: writings using rhythm, imagery and parallelism, often for worship, e.g. Psalms, Song of Songs, Lamentations. - Wisdom literature: sayings and reflections on how to live wisely and on suffering, e.g. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job. - Prophecy: messages from God delivered through prophets calling people to repentance, e.g. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos. - Apocalyptic: symbolic visions about the end times and God's final victory, e.g. Daniel, Revelation. - Gospels: accounts of the life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus, e.g. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. - Letters/epistles: letters written to churches or individuals with teaching and guidance, e.g. Romans, 1 Corinthians, Philemon. - Parables: short stories with a spiritual meaning, e.g. in Luke or Matthew. Credit a book only if it matches the form described.

7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Read Psalm 119:160, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 46:10 and Isaiah 55:11. Outline four lessons Christians learn about the word of God from these texts. (4 marks)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Psalm 1:6 says that the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. Which feature of Hebrew poetry does this verse show?

   A. staircase (climactic) parallelism

   B. an acrostic pattern

   C. antithetic parallelism

   D. synonymous parallelism

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9. Question 9

   5 marks

   Read Psalm 19:7-10.

   (a) State three ways in which the psalmist describes the law of the LORD. (3 marks)

   (b) Suggest two creative ways a learner could present this passage to peers. (2 marks)

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   (a) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul (v. 7). - The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple (v. 7). - The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart (v. 8). - The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes (v. 8). - The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever (v. 9). - The decrees of the LORD are firm and all of them are righteous (v. 9). - They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold (v. 10). - They are sweeter than honey from the honeycomb (v. 10). (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Composing a tune and singing it as a song or chorus. - Reciting it as a choral verse or spoken poem. - Acting it out in a short skit or drama. - Performing a dance or mime to it. - Making an illustrated chart or poster of it. - Presenting it on PowerPoint slides with background music.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which Old Testament prophet records that the LORD reached out His hand, touched his mouth and said, 'I have put my words in your mouth'?

    A. Ezekiel

    B. Zechariah

    C. Isaiah

    D. Jeremiah

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