The Birth of John the Baptist

12 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Birth of John the Baptist, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Describe two lessons Christians learn from Zechariah and Elizabeth about waiting for God's answers.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any 2 (2 marks each): Christians should be patient and keep trusting God even when answers delay; they should continue serving God faithfully; God answers prayers in His own time; nothing is impossible with God; they should believe God's promises rather than doubt.

2. Question 2

   3 marks

   (a) State what the angel told Zechariah his son would do.

   (b) Give the name Zechariah wrote when asked to name the child.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which angel announced to Zechariah that he would have a son?

   A. Michael

   B. Uriel

   C. Gabriel

   D. Raphael

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The mother of John the Baptist was named:

   A. Elizabeth

   B. Mary

   C. Anna

   D. Martha

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain why the birth of John the Baptist was considered a miracle.

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   Any 2 well-explained (2 marks each): Elizabeth was barren/could not bear children; both Zechariah and Elizabeth were very old/past child-bearing age; the birth was announced by an angel of God; it happened as God had promised despite these obstacles.

6. Question 6

   3 marks

   When did Zechariah regain his ability to speak, and what did he do immediately afterwards?

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Because Zechariah did not believe the angel's message, he became:

   A. Deaf

   B. Unable to speak

   C. Lame

   D. Blind

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Elizabeth was a relative of ______, the mother of Jesus.

   A. Ruth

   B. Rachel

   C. Mary

   D. Sarah

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Who was the father of John the Baptist?

   A. Simeon

   B. Joseph

   C. Herod

   D. Zechariah

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Zechariah was serving as a ______ in the temple when the angel appeared to him.

    A. Soldier

    B. Fisherman

    C. Teacher

    D. Priest

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    When relatives wanted to name the baby Zechariah, his mother insisted the name should be:

    A. James

    B. Isaac

    C. John

    D. Samuel

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Zechariah doubted the angel's message and lost his speech. What lesson does this teach Christians about believing God?

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Christians should have faith and believe God's word/promises (1); doubting God/His messengers can have consequences (1); nothing is impossible for God, so we should trust Him fully (1). (Accept well-reasoned equivalents up to 3.)

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