The Holy Spirit
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Holy Spirit, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksRead John 14:15-17 and John 14:25-26. Outline four teachings of Jesus about the Holy Spirit in these verses. (4 marks)
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1 markBefore his ascension, the disciples asked Jesus whether he was about to restore the kingdom to Israel. According to Acts 1:8, what did Jesus say they would receive when the Holy Spirit came on them?
A. Power to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth
B. Knowledge of the exact time the kingdom would come
C. Authority to rule over all the twelve tribes of Israel
D. Protection from all suffering and persecution
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1 markDuring a CRE lesson in Eldoret, Wanjiru is asked to explain the meaning of the word 'Pentecost', which comes from Greek. Which explanation is correct?
A. Seventh, since the feast closed the seven days of unleavened bread
B. Fortieth, since the feast fell forty days after the resurrection
C. Firstborn, since the feast honoured the firstborn sons of Israel
D. Fiftieth, since the feast fell fifty days after the Passover
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1 markIn John 16:8, Jesus told his disciples that when the Advocate comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about three things. Which are these three things?
A. Faith, hope and love among believers
B. Sin, righteousness and judgement
C. Pride, wealth and earthly power
D. Law, prophecy and temple worship
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1 markThe crowd that listened to Peter on the day of Pentecost was cut to the heart and asked, 'Brothers, what shall we do?' According to Acts 2:38, what did Peter promise those who would repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ?
A. Healing from disease and riches in this present life
B. A place of honour among the twelve apostles in Jerusalem
C. Freedom from foreign rule and a kingdom on earth
D. Forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit
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4 marksDescribe the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2:1-13. (4 marks)
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Any four of the following, 1 mark each (4 marks): - The believers were all together in one place on the day of Pentecost (v.1). - Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house (v.2). - They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them (v.3). - All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit (v.4). - They began to speak in other tongues/languages as the Spirit enabled them (v.4). - God-fearing Jews from every nation staying in Jerusalem gathered in a crowd, bewildered (v.5-6). - Each one heard the believers, who were Galileans, speaking in his own native language (v.6-8), e.g. Parthians, Medes, Elamites, people from Egypt, Libya, Rome, Crete and Arabia (v.9-11). - They heard them declaring the wonders of God in their own tongues (v.11). - The crowd was amazed and perplexed, asking, 'What does this mean?' (v.12). - Some mocked them, saying they had had too much wine (v.13).
Question 7
4 marksAchieng, a Grade 10 learner in Kisii, feels anxious and confused about which career to pursue after senior school and about her future. Explain two ways in which the Holy Spirit can help her in this situation. (4 marks)
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5 marksAfter the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in Jerusalem (Acts 2:14-36).
(a) State two points Peter made to explain what the crowd had witnessed. (2 marks)
(b) Outline three things Peter taught about Jesus Christ in his message. (3 marks)
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(a) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - The believers were not drunk as the crowd supposed, since it was only nine in the morning (v.15). - What they saw was the fulfilment of the prophecy of Joel (v.16; Joel 2:28-32). - God had promised that in the last days he would pour out his Spirit on all people (v.17). - Sons and daughters would prophesy, young men would see visions and old men would dream dreams (v.17-18). - There would be wonders in the heavens and signs on the earth, and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord would be saved (v.19-21). - The exalted Jesus had received the promised Holy Spirit from the Father and poured out what they now saw and heard (v.33). (b) Any three of the following, 1 mark each (3 marks): - Jesus of Nazareth was accredited by God through miracles, wonders and signs done among them (v.22). - He was handed over by God's deliberate plan and foreknowledge (v.23). - They put him to death by nailing him to the cross with the help of wicked men (v.23). - God raised him from the dead because death could not keep its hold on him (v.24). - His resurrection fulfilled David's prophecy that God would not let his Holy One see decay (v.25-31; Psalm 16:8-11). - The apostles were witnesses of his resurrection (v.32). - He was exalted to the right hand of God (v.33-35; Psalm 110:1). - God made Jesus both Lord and Messiah/Christ (v.36).
Question 9
3 marksState three lessons Christians today can learn from the events of the day of Pentecost. (3 marks)
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4 marksA youth group at a church in Nakuru is discussing the question, 'How do you involve the Holy Spirit in your life?' Outline four practices a Christian youth can adopt to involve the Holy Spirit in daily life. (4 marks)
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