Respect for the Holy Bible
11 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Respect for the Holy Bible, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksThe Holy Bible has two main divisions.
(a) Name the two main parts of the Bible.
(b) State which part contains the birth and teachings of Jesus Christ.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 1 mark each: Old Testament and New Testament. (b) 1 mark: the New Testament.
Question 2
3 marksThe Bible is the Word of God and should be respected.
(a) State two ways a learner can show respect for the Holy Bible.
(b) Give one reason why Christians read the Bible.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Two ways, 1 mark each: handling it with clean hands, keeping it in a clean/safe place, not tearing/writing carelessly in it, not stepping on or throwing it, listening quietly when it is read, covering it. (b) 1 mark: to know God/God's will, to learn how to live rightly, to get guidance and comfort, to learn about Jesus.
Question 3
1 markChristians read the Bible mainly in order to:
A. Learn how to please people
B. Collect many books
C. Pass examinations only
D. Know God's will and how to live rightly
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a good way for a learner to show respect for the Holy Bible?
A. Throwing it on the floor
B. Stepping on it
C. Keeping it in a clean and safe place
D. Tearing pages to make paper toys
(1 mark)
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1 markWhy should a Christian handle the Bible with clean hands and care?
A. Because it is expensive to sell
B. Because it is God's holy word and precious
C. Because teachers will punish them
D. Because it is a heavy book
(1 mark)
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1 markThe Bible is divided into two main parts. These are the:
A. Genesis and Exodus
B. Old Testament and New Testament
C. Gospels and Letters
D. First book and last book
(1 mark)
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1 markThe first book of the Bible, which tells about creation, is:
A. Genesis
B. Psalms
C. Matthew
D. Exodus
(1 mark)
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1 markThe part of the Bible that talks about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ is found in the:
A. New Testament
B. Book of Psalms
C. Book of Genesis
D. Old Testament
(1 mark)
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1 markFaith saw a Bible lying in the dust on the ground. What is the most respectful thing for her to do?
A. Leave it in the dust
B. Pick it up and place it somewhere clean
C. Tear out a page
D. Kick it aside
(1 mark)
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5 marksRead the scenario: 'During a lesson, Kamau finds that some pages of the class Bible are torn and dirty.' (a) Explain why this is wrong. (b) Suggest two things the class can do to take better care of their Bibles.
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 2-3 marks: it is wrong because the Bible is God's holy word and deserves respect/care; damaging it shows carelessness and disrespect for God's word. (b) Two suggestions, 1 mark each (max 2): store Bibles in a clean shelf/cupboard, handle with clean hands, repair torn pages, not eat while using them, cover the Bibles, avoid folding pages.
Question 11
1 markThe Holy Bible is best described by Christians as the:
A. Book of songs only
B. History of Kenya
C. Book of stories only
D. Word of God
(1 mark)
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