Teachings of Jesus Christ

14 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Teachings of Jesus Christ, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Jesus taught, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' A neighbour, according to Jesus, is:

   A. Only our relatives

   B. Only people who live next to us

   C. Only rich people

   D. Anyone who needs our help

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Jesus said we should forgive those who wrong us. When Peter asked how many times to forgive, Jesus taught that we should forgive:

   A. Never at all

   B. Only once

   C. Only three times

   D. Many times, again and again

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Jesus taught, 'Do to others what you would like them to do to you.' This teaching is often called the:

   A. Golden Rule

   B. Beatitudes

   C. Lord's Prayer

   D. Ten Commandments

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4. Question 4

   5 marks

   Jesus taught His followers to love and forgive one another.

   (a) State two ways a Grade 4 learner can show love to others at school.

   (b) Explain why Jesus wants us to forgive those who wrong us.

   (5 marks)

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   (a) Two ways, 1 mark each: sharing, helping the weak/needy, being kind, comforting the sad, including others in play, speaking politely. (b) 2-3 marks: because forgiving brings peace/friendship, God forgives us so we should forgive others, holding anger hurts us, it shows we follow Jesus' example of love.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Jesus taught that when we help the hungry, the sick and the stranger, we are really helping:

   A. Only ourselves

   B. Him (Jesus)

   C. No one important

   D. Only our teachers

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Read the scenario: 'On the way home, Njeri sees a younger pupil who has fallen and hurt his knee. Others walk past and laugh.' (a) Basing your answer on the teachings of Jesus, explain what Njeri should do. (b) State the parable of Jesus that teaches this lesson.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 3 marks: following Jesus' teaching to love our neighbour, Njeri should stop and help the pupil - comfort him, help him up, take him for first aid or to an adult, show kindness rather than laughing. (b) 1 mark: the parable of the Good Samaritan.

7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer to His followers.

   (a) State two things Christians ask God for in the Lord's Prayer.

   (b) Give one reason why prayer is important to Christians.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Two items, 1 mark each: our daily bread/food, forgiveness of sins, that God's will be done, that we be led away from temptation/evil, that God's name be honoured, God's kingdom to come. (b) 2 marks: prayer helps Christians talk to God, thank Him, ask for help/guidance, grow closer to God, find comfort and strength.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A boy shared his food of five loaves and two fish with Jesus. Jesus used it to feed:

   A. Only children

   B. Only the disciples

   C. Nobody

   D. A large crowd of people

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Jesus welcomed little children to come to Him and said the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. This shows that Jesus:

   A. Was too busy for children

   B. Valued and loved children

   C. Did not like children

   D. Only wanted grown-ups

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Jesus taught people using parables (stories with a lesson).

    (a) State what a parable is.

    (b) State one lesson Christians learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan.

    (3 marks)

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    (a) 2 marks: a parable is a simple story that Jesus used to teach a spiritual truth or moral lesson. (b) 1 mark: we should help anyone in need/show love and kindness to all people regardless of who they are/be a good neighbour.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Mueni's friend forgot her pencil in class. Following the teaching of Jesus about love, Mueni should:

    A. Ignore her completely

    B. Share her pencil or lend one

    C. Report her to be punished

    D. Laugh at her friend

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    In the parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd left the ninety-nine to look for the one that was lost. This teaches that God:

    A. Cares about every single person

    B. Only loves large crowds

    C. Forgets those who go astray

    D. Does not care about people

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the wounded man on the road?

    A. The robbers

    B. The Samaritan

    C. The Levite

    D. The priest

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Jesus taught His followers a special prayer known as the:

    A. Hail Mary

    B. Sinner's Prayer

    C. Lord's Prayer

    D. Apostles' Creed

    (1 mark)

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